HOW IGNITED CAN SUPPORT YOU

Speaking, Coaching, & Training

From inspiring keynotes to customized coaching and engaging professional learning, Dr. Stacey Shanklin patterns with districts, schools, and organizations to build future-ready systems that last.

FEATURED TALK · 2026

“From Platform to Practice: Building a Districtwide CCR System Through CTE Leadership”

  • Xello Future World 2026

Nashville, TN

July 22, 2026

  • ACTE CareerTech VISION 2026

New Orleans, LA

December 2-5, 2026


SERVICES

Three ways to work with Dr. Shanklin

Every engagement is customized to your context - whether you need an inspiring keynote, a sustained coaching partnership, or hands-on professional learning for your team.

Speaking

Speaking

Engaging, audience-centered keynotes and breakout sessions for conferences, district events, and professional development days. Dr. Shanklin brings practitioner perspective and real-world CTE leadership experience to every stage.

  • Keynote presentations

  • Conference breakout sessions

  • District & school PD events

  • Community & partner convenings

Coaching and Consulting

Coaching & Consulting

Personalized coaching for CTE leadership experience, instructional coaches, and administrators working to build or strengthen career readiness systems. Dr. Shanklin partners with you to turn strategy into sustainable practice.

  • CTE program development

  • CCR system design

  • Leadership coaching

  • Curriculum and instructional review

Professional Learning and Training

Professional Learning & Training

Customized workshops and training experiences for educator teams, district cohorts, and community partners. Grounded in current research and built for immediate application - not just inspiration.

  • Half-day & full-day workshops

  • Educator & staff training series

  • STEAM & career exploration workshops

  • Future-ready learning frameworks

SPEAKING TOPICS

What Dr. Shanklin speaks on

All sessions are customized to your audience - K-12 leaders, higher ed partners, community organizations, or conference attendees.

Future-Ready Learning

Systems, strategies & mindsets

College & Career Readiness

Building districtwide CCR systems

Instructional Coaching

Supporting educators at scale

Career Exploration

K-12 awareness & pathway planning

Career & Technical Education

CTE program design & leadership

Workforce Development

School-industry partnership

STEM & Innovation

Integrating real-world learning

CTE Leadership

Strategy, advocacy & impact

WHY WORK WITH STACEY

Experience. Insight. Impact.

With a doctorate in Education and more than 20 years of experience spanning K-12, higher education, and EdTech, Dr. Shanklin brings both deep expertise and real practitioner perspective to every engagement.

She doesn’t just talk about future-ready learning - she builds it every day as a CTE Academic Coach with Bay District Schools. That on-the-ground experience is what makes her sessions immediately applicable, not just inspiring.

  • Practitioner-led, not theory-only

Every framework is grounded in real district experience

  • Customized to your context

No generic presentations - sessions are tailored to your audience and goals

  • Cross-sector credibility

K-12, higher education, and EdTech experience across NMSI, VHS Learning, and more

  • Author & thought leader

Creator of the Future Explorers Club children’s book series

Testimonial

“Very informative information and valuable networking/collaboration.” - CTE Teacher, Bay District Schools

I gained a greater understanding of how to look at alignment of my curriculum with my CTE frameworks.” - CTE Agriculture Teacher, Bay District Schools

“I learned how to wrap instruction around benchmarked-aligned learning targets that motivate, engage, and are meaningful.” - CTE Teacher, Bay District Schools

BOOKING & AVAILABILITY

Dr. Shanklin is based in Panama City, Florida and available for engagements throughout the United States and internationally. Inquire early - availability fills quickly around conference season.

HOW IT WORKS

From inquiry to impact

Reach Out

Use the contact form to share your event, goals, and timeline. The more detail, the better.

Custom Proposal

Receive a tailored proposal outlining the engagement format, content focus, and investment.

Discovery Call

A brief conversation to understand your audience, needs, and what success looks like for your organization.

Deliver & Impact

Dr. Shanklin delivers an experience your audience will leave inspired, informed, and ready to act on.

Ready to ignite your next event?

Whether you’re planning a conference, strengthening a CTE program, or building a future-ready learning cohort - let’s talk about how Dr. Shanklin can support your goals.