Dr. Todd Whitaker has been fortunate to blend his passion & career. Recognized as a leading presenter in education, his message about the importance of teaching has resonated with hundreds of thousands of educators. Todd is currently a research professor at the University of Missouri. He was previously a math teacher & basketball coach, then served as principal at the middle school, junior high, & high school levels. One of the world’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, & principal effectiveness, Todd has written 65 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently, School Culture Rewired, and Shifting The Monkey.