But beyond that, my deepest passion is my students. I want everyone to feel seen, understood, and inspired to reach their full potential – whatever that may look like for them. I believe in meeting students where they are, helping them tap into their unique strengths, and guiding them to develop the confidence and resilience they need to navigate their own paths to success. My goal is to foster an environment where students can take ownership of their learning, challenge themselves, and, most importantly, realize that they are capable of far more than they might think.

David D. Hopkins, PhD

Empowering educators with real strategies to inspire students and create lasting impact.

For the last 20 years, I've been in the trenches, teaching and mentoring thousands of high school and college students and educators, coast to coast. My mission? To inspire, educate, and entertain educators while giving them practical, battle-tested strategies they can take straight into the classroom – and use right away. No fluff, just real tools that work. I also help them feel empowered and fired up to make a lasting impact on their students' lives.

As an educator, trainer, and coach, I'm not just here to talk at you – I'm here to partner with you, empower and equip you with the skills and techniques to elevate your teaching and help you make a more profound, lasting impact in your classroom.