With an estimated shortage of 1.5 million teachers by 2020, the need is staggering for qualified, passionate teachers. With the projected teacher shortage, and the reported state of education; Educators Rising is calling for young educators to make a difference and change the course of the future of the United States and the world. With poignant stories, startling facts and a good dose of side-splitting humor, James Kiger will challenge our future educators to take the challenge to follow their yellow brick road to the exciting world of an All Powerful Teacher. All of this while having a great time in high school! This is a fun, fast-moving and challenging keynote that will hold the attention of even the sleepiest Conference participant!