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l currently teach middle school reading, am a certified library media specialist, and have been teaching in Title I schools for a decade. I bring humor and heart to the world of education. With years of experience in the classroom, I understand the challenges educators face—burnout, student engagement, and ever-changing expectations—and turn them into moments of laughter, inspiration, and renewed passion.
As a keynote speaker, I deliver high-energy, relatable, and motivational talks that leave teachers feeling seen, supported, and recharged. Whether I’m sharing hilarious classroom stories, practical teaching strategies, or reminding educators why their work matters, my blend of humor and wisdom makes me the perfect choice for conferences, professional development days, and education events. Audiences walk away with fresh perspectives, lighter hearts, and the motivation to keep making a difference—one student at a time.
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Keynote Options and Professional Development Sessions
Keynote
Teacher Tired: Finding Magic in the Midst of Chaos
“Teacher Tired: Finding the Magic in the Midst of Chaos” is a heartfelt, funny, and hope-filled keynote that speaks directly to educators running on empty. Through real-life stories, relatable humor, and a whole lot of heart, Anna Kowal reminds teachers that even in the messiest, most exhausting moments of the school year, there’s still magic to be found—sometimes hiding in plain sight. She shares her personal journey of burnout and rediscovery, inviting teachers to reconnect with their joy and purpose. The keynote wraps with 10 Tiny Transformations—small, practical shifts that can make a big impact on teacher happiness and classroom magic!
PD Sessions
classroom management
making reading engaging
implementing independent reading
using AI in the classroom
teacher self-care
Keynote
The Ultimate Plot Twist: Turning Screen Addicts into Book Lovers
In this upbeat and humorous keynote, teacher-comedian Anna Kowal dives into the ultimate modern mystery: how do we get students who live on phones, tablets, and endless scrolling to fall in love with reading? Blending humor, heart, and classroom-tested strategies, Anna shows educators how to build authentic reading joy, spark student curiosity, and create the ultimate plot twist—helping even the most reluctant readers become book lovers.
Keynote
The Ultimate Plot Twist: Turning Screen Addicts into Book Lovers
In this upbeat and humorous keynote, teacher-comedian Anna Kowal dives into the ultimate modern mystery: how do we get students who live on phones, tablets, and endless scrolling to fall in love with reading? Blending humor, heart, and classroom-tested strategies, Anna shows educators how to build authentic reading joy, spark student curiosity, and create the ultimate plot twist—helping even the most reluctant readers become book lovers.
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