Eric Sheninger

Eric Sheninger turned an award-winning principalship at New Milford High School into a globally recognized model for school change, and he now helps educators everywhere do the same. He is the founder and CEO of Aspire Change EDU, a consultancy supporting education systems, and the author of Digital Leadership, Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms, Learning Transformed, and Personalize.

From Digital Leadership to AI-Ready Schools

Eric is known for his work on digital leadership, and his keynotes connect that foundation to what schools face now: personalized learning, evidence-based practice, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. He shares what worked at New Milford alongside research on sustainable change, so leaders leave with steps they can take in their own buildings. His TEDx talk, Schools That Work for Kids, captures the philosophy behind it all.

Recognized by Educators Across the Field

His honors include the Bammy Award, the NASSP Digital Principal Award, the PDK Emerging Leader Award, and the Learning Forward Excellence in Professional Practice Award, and he is a Google Certified Innovator and Adobe Education Leader. He speaks to teachers, principals, district leaders, and school boards. Districts, associations, and conferences looking for a keynote on innovation, leadership, and learning that works for kids will find Eric credible and practical.

What does Eric Sheninger speak about?

Eric speaks on digital leadership, personalized learning, innovation, and the responsible use of AI in schools. His keynotes draw on research, evidence-based practice, and his own experience leading change, and he also delivers workshops and breakout sessions for teachers and administrators.

What is Eric Sheninger’s background in education?

Eric was a teacher and the award-winning principal of New Milford High School, which became a globally recognized model for innovative practice. He is now founder and CEO of Aspire Change EDU and the author of Digital Leadership, Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms, Learning Transformed, and Personalize.

Who books Eric Sheninger to speak?

Meeting planners book Eric for state and national education conferences, district and school leadership retreats, professional development days, and school board events. His content is tailored to K-12 teachers, principals, superintendents, and boards looking for practical steps toward change.

Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times

Draws on Eric’s book to show school leaders how to use technology and communication to transform culture and learning.

Schools That Work for Kids

The message behind Eric’s TEDx talk: designing schools around what students need to succeed.

Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners

Practical strategies for personalized learning that reach every student.

Artificial Intelligence and Evidence-Based Practice in Schools

Helps educators use AI and research-backed methods to empower learners without losing sight of what works.

Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms: Preparing Learners for Their Future

Challenges educators to rethink instruction so students are prepared for a changing world.