David Hyerle, Ed.D.

President, Thinking Schools International

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Invite David to give a keynote presentation from a variety of topics related to the processes and research on developing Thinking Schools: student centered models (such as Thinking Maps), assessing thinking, leadership, professional development, whole school change, reading comprehension and writing, and "thought and language" across cultures. 

 

David's unique and dynamic presentations may integrate all of these subjects together to weave a picture and vision for student to whole school transformations. With over 30 years of experience in the fields of cognitive development, visual tools, and whole school change.. David inspires participants in his keynote and workshop presentations to make change happen!

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David is the developer of the Thinking Maps® model and author of the primary training resources for implementing Thinking Maps. Presently, David is the President of Designs for Thinking and Founding Director of Thinking Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting research, development and advocacy for thinking as being the foundation for schools around the world.  Read this article that charts David’s background from his early childhood to his work in the field of education.