Quantifiably Useful. Subjectively Funny.
The Speaker They'll Quote on Monday.
Most PD leaves teachers counting ceiling tiles or scrolling Facebook. Dr. Tyler Tarver leaves them with tools they use immediately, stories they’ll remember, and motivation that’ll get them excited about teaching!
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Book a PD speaker worth your staff's time!An
Actual educator
Former teacher, principal, Dean, and Director of Curriculum. He's done the job at every level!
40+
million views
Teachers already find him on their own, and share him with all their friends!
Actually (kinda)
Funny Sometimes 😂
Not "corporate funny." Real laughs. The kind that make people pay attention.
Practical,
Not Theoretical
Every talk leaves teachers with tools they can use before the week is out!
PD that your teachers will love you for booking!
With Tyler, your teachers are guaranteed to walk away with something that will save them time tomorrow.
PD always just feels like a waste of time.Hi, I'm Tyler. Former teacher, principal, Dean, and Director of Curriculum...which is a fancy way of saying I've sat through the same painful PD your teachers are dread going to. So I tried to make something better. Loud, fast, funny, a lil southern sounding, and actually useful! Your teachers will laugh, learn something, and probably quote it in the hallway! My goal is your teachers leave PD loving you even more for bringing me in! That's the plan!40M+ views
Dr. Tyler Tarver (Ed.S & Ed.D)
Google Certified Innovator & Trainer
Former teacher + principal
Apple
Distinguished Educator
Testimonials
Here's what real teachers are saying.
"I've been attending these back-to-school
presentations days for 35 years,
this is the best one I've ever seen"
— Alan from Texas
"This conference was the best one
I have ever attended. It was very engaging
and kept you on your toes!"
—Staci from Arkansas
"I loved the practical tools you gave us
to use when teaching as a whole,
not just in a classroom setting."
— Marisa from Canada
"This was the first PD I have gone to that has left me feeling
inspired yet given me so many directions to take
that inspiration and clear insightful steps."
— Johanna from New Jersey
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How to Be a Baller Teacher
For new teachers and veterans alike. Tyler breaks down what it actually looks like to show up for students in today's classroom — with practical tools, real talk, and enough laughs to keep everyone awake.
Best for: Staff PD days, back-to-school kickoffs, district conferences
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Future Focused Education
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3 Keys to Authentic Leadership
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Best for: Administrator conferences, leadership teams, principal PD
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