Keynote Speaker

Mark McLeod

Known for his dynamic and motivating presentations, Mark McLeod left his position as principal of Collins Middle School to become a full-time motivational speaker, professional  development instructor, and educational consultant.

He is a rare speaker who can speak to the heart of a teacher.  He knows what it is like to "be in the trenches."  Recognized as one of  Mississippi's top school administrators, Mark has shared his expertise on classroom management, effective instruction, and student motivation at state and national conferences and conducted many workshops and keynotes for schools and districts throughout the United States.  As a lifelong educator, his educational experience  includes high school and middle school math teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal.  He was twice selected as Teacher of the Year for Lumberton Public School District.  In 2002, he was selected as Covington County School District's Administrator of the Year and Mississippi's Region Four Administrator of the Year.  Mark gives dynamic and motivating presentations on classroom management and   effective instruction.  He has presented at local, state, and regional conferences and has conducted numerous workshops and keynotes throughout the country.