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
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 & 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 & 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.
