Ernie Lee, 2016 Georgia Teacher of the Year, helps educators lead with clarity,

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  • About Ernie
  • Why Book Ernie
    • Speaking Topics
    • Why Bring Ernie?
    • Book Ernie
    • For Event Planners
  • Contact US
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Why Event Planners Choose Ernie

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  • 2016 Georgia Teacher of the Year
  • Former attorney and veteran classroom teacher
  • Speaker for schools, universities, conferences, and professional organizations
  • Practical message for new teachers, second-career teachers, and school leaders
  • Strong fit for teacher induction, district convocation, professional learning, and faith-based school events

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Audience outcomes

Audiences Will Leave With:

A renewed sense of purpose and professional identity.

Practical strategies for building classroom confidence.

A better understanding of the challenges new and second-career teachers face.

Encouragement rooted in real classroom experience.

  • Tools for staying resilient during difficult seasons.
  • A stronger belief that new teachers can grow into effective, trusted educators.
  • For leaders: practical ways to support and retain new teachers.

Types of events Ernie can serve

  • District convocations.
  • New teacher orientation.
  • Teacher induction programs.
  • Alternative-certification programs.
  • Colleges of education.
  • RESA professional learning.
  • Education conferences.
  • Teacher-leadership events.
  • Faculty retreats.
  • Principal and mentor-teacher training.
  • Faith-based school events.
  • Virtual keynotes and webinars.

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