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Welcome! My name is Matt Bergman, and I am an educator, author, workshop presenter, and keynote speaker from South Central PA.
My specialties include:
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My Most Important Role
Although I have been blessed to serve others worldwide, my most important role is being a husband and father! I am blessed to have a loving, caring, and supportive family. I would not be the man I am today without them. I am so proud of my wife and kids!
An Avid Learner
I am proud of my experiences as an educator and pride myself in learning new ideas, strategies, and tools to benefit ALL students. I have also earned several important credentials:
- 2015 PAECT Outstanding Teacher of the Year
- Google Certified Trainer
- Google Certified Coach
- Apple Certified Coach
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership (Alvernia University)
- M.Ed. Instructional Technology (University of Akron)
- I am currently working on my Ed.D in Educational Leadership in Emerging Technologies at Abilene Christian University
My Educational Journey Begins
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I began my educational journey in 2003, quickly learning the art of serving as a middle school teacher in a rural school district in PA. I learned the art of maintaining a sense of humor and supporting kids through positive relationships.
In 2006, I transitioned into a high school role in a suburban school district in PA. During my time in this district, I grew as an educational leader and served students and teachers in many different capacities. My time in this district was valuable to my growth and development as an educator! |
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I met a fellow teacher who introduced me to teaching at the college level during this time. Since 2008, I have served as a graduate instructor and course designer of several face-to-face and online graduate courses in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. My role expanded in this organization to an online course consultant, where I have collaborated and helped support the design of courses in a Master's Degree program. I continue to teach and design graduate courses to this day.
The Life-Changing Year
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2010 was a life-changing year for me. My role in my suburban school district came to an end (due to budget cuts); however, I was fortunate enough to find a position as a high school teacher at one of the largest private residential schools in the nation. 100% of students within the organization come from economically disadvantaged homes from all over the nation. My time in this organization has broadened my understanding of teaching students living in poverty, literacy strategies, and building positive relationships.
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It was during this time when I a mentor of mine introduced me to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. UDL emphasizes accessible design and has changed how I design learning experiences for students and adults! My experiences with UDL have allowed me to serve as a consultant for CAST and a faculty member at Harvard University (2015, 2016). I continue to serve as an expert in implementing the UDL framework.
Birth of Learn Lead Grow
After about a month on the job, a colleague asked if I could lead a professional development session in 2010. I agreed. Afterwards, several of my colleagues suggested that I start a blog to share my ideas. This idea led to the creation of my Learn Lead Grow blog and YouTube channel in 2010!
Learn Lead Grow has been honored by several awards and as of December 2021, it has over 835,000 views! My blogging and YouTube experiences have provided me with valuable opportunities to learn about new tools, connect with others, and help others in the classroom!
Learn Lead Grow has been honored by several awards and as of December 2021, it has over 835,000 views! My blogging and YouTube experiences have provided me with valuable opportunities to learn about new tools, connect with others, and help others in the classroom!
Since 2010, I have been an educational consultant, workshop speaker, and keynote speaker. I have been honored to partner with thousands of educators worldwide in public and private K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and businesses across the globe.
Let's connect and partner together to transform student learning in your school! I offer keynote presentations, professional development workshops, webinars, and consulting services on a variety of topics.
Let's connect and partner together to transform student learning in your school! I offer keynote presentations, professional development workshops, webinars, and consulting services on a variety of topics.
