Keynote

Unleash Your SuperPower: Becoming a ShiftThinker™ in Career & Technical Education

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 1-2:30 p.m.

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CTE educators don’t just teach skills—they unlock potential. In this energizing keynote, bestselling author and nationally recognized speaker Dr. Kevin Snyder introduces the ShiftThinker™ mindset, revealing how belief fuels action, resilience, and performance. Through powerful storytelling and practical insights, Kevin challenges and empowers educators to think differently about their influence and the ripple effect they create in students’ lives. Participants will leave inspired to unleash their own superpower—shaping confident, capable learners prepared for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Dr. Kevin Snyder

Dr. Kevin Snyder is a globally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and multi-TEDx presenter who has inspired more than one million people through over 1,500 audiences across all 50 states. A former Dean of Students at High Point University, Kevin holds both a Master’s and Doctorate in leadership and is one of fewer than ten speakers worldwide to earn both the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Accredited Speaker (AS) designations. Despite motivating others, Kevin openly shares his personal journey with depression and resilience, which sparked his lifelong curiosity about belief, mindset, and human potential. His unexpected claim to fame: winning big on the television game show The Price Is Right!  www.KevinCSnyder.com‍ ‍