AMBASSADOR OF AWESOME
When Kelly Takes the Stage, Audiences Evolve.
Keynote speaker, bestselling author, and host of The Wired Educator Podcast — inspiring leaders and educators across four continents.
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500+
Keynotes Delivered
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100K+
Audience Members
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4
Books Published
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260+
Podcast Episodes
ABOUT KELLY
35 Years Transforming Education & Leadership
Kelly Croy is a globally recognized speaker, author, and host of the Wired Educator Podcast. Honored as an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and PBS Digital Innovator, Kelly has spent 35 years transforming teaching and learning through innovative approaches and bold leadership.
He currently serves Port Clinton City Schools as Director of Innovation and Instruction, and travels the world as a speaker, educational consultant, and leadership coach.
KEYNOTE TOPICS
Talks That Move People
and Organizations
Each keynote is a fully customized experience, designed to energize your audience and send them home with tools they'll use the very next day.
From Our Clients
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The Ambassador of Awesome
The Ambassador of Awesome is the hidden role within every organization that anyone can step into at any time. It is the role that makes the difference, empowering people to celebrate, elevate, and amplify the greatness in students, colleagues, and themselves while making where you work the place everybody wants to be. High energy and fun, people cannot wait to start.
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Teachers Are Legends
See the greatness in every student, every colleague, and yourself. This inspiring keynote reignites your purpose, renews your joy, and reminds you of the powerful impact you have every day. You’ll laugh, you might cry, and you’ll leave ready to make this your best year ever.
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Be Careful What You Label a Weakness
If you are feeling the weight of burnout, labels, or disconnection in your school or organization, this keynote offers a better way forward. You will discover how to replace limiting labels with a growth mindset, gain practical tools to unlock talent in yourself and others, and learn how to build energy, purpose, and connection in every role. You will leave with clear strategies to re-energize your team, elevate performance, and create a place where people are excited to show up and transform lives.
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Along Came a Leader
Leadership matters. Let’s give the world something worth following. This keynote shows how everyone can and should become the best leader imaginable by living the six tenets of leadership. Leadership is not a title, it is a responsibility we choose, and when individuals step into it, great teams are built, strengthened, and sustained.
TESTIMONIAL
What People Are Saying
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"Kelly is the only presenter to receive all excellent ratings from the annual meeting in the history of the Ohio School Board Association. Ever!"
Richard Lewis
Executive Director, OSBA
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"Kelly's presentation was captivating and inspiring! His words on communication, vision, leadership, and most importantly ATTITUDE, have been a wealth of insight for our corporation."
Mark Almeida
VP Sales, Tuthill Transfer Systems
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"An excellent presentation! Kelly captured everyone's attention. He had an excellent rapport with the audience before, during, and after the program."
Mike Gottfried
ESPN College Football Analyst
BOOKS BY KELLY
Four Books.
One Mission.
Along Came a Leader
If you desire to become a better leader this book will provide the significant insight you need. Written with common sense, humor and inspiration, this book will lift you up, push you forward, and motivate you to be a bettter leader and a more vital player in whatever organization you serve.
BOOK-ONE
BOOK-TWO
Unthink Before Bed
Unthink Before Bed is the perfect bedtime book with over forty, beautifully colored illustrations and a whimsical rhyme reminiscent of Dr. Seuss.
BOOK-THREE
The Meditations on the Nativity
A reflective journey through the Nativity story that reveals lessons on service, humility, and purpose. Each meditation invites readers to slow down, find meaning in everyday moments, and lead with greater compassion and intention.
BOOK-FOUR
Santa Every Day
A joyful collection of over seventy original Santa illustrations, each capturing a unique personality, moment, and spirit of the season. Blending the art of Kelly Croy with playful storytelling, this book celebrates the many ways Santa shows up in our lives - inviting families to smile, imagine, and create a little holiday magic of their own.
BOOK KELLY
Ready to Bring Kelly
to Your Next Event?
Whether it's a national conference, district PD day, or leadership summit — Kelly delivers an experience your audience will talk about for years.
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