Keynote & Featured Speakers
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Jimmy Hart
Jimmy Hart is the CEO of Hart Global Industries, a Leadership, Climate, and Culture Training Company.
Jimmy was the #1 DisruptHR Speaker in the world when his DisruptHR Phoenix Talk hit #1 multiple weeks in 2024. Jimmy has helped and influenced thousands of educators and business leaders by adding value to their life and increasing inner wealth.
With more than 40,000 hours of personal coaching and leadership development experience, Jimmy works daily to help people and organizations to thrive with the power of RAI© – Respect, Affirmation, Inclusion, to build strong collaborative communities.
Jimmy is a sought-after speaker whose style and personality have captivated audiences throughout the United States. Jimmy’s love for people, and passion for life, is fueled by family and supporting people and organizations to achieve the success they deserve.
Gerry Brooks
Gerry Brooks has been an educator for 25 years, beginning as a third grade teacher in Palm Bay, FL. He earned his masters in administration and has been an elementary principal for 15 years. Originally using humorous videos to encourage his staff, Gerry has become a national encourager for teachers through social media and speaking events. He is a voice for teachers, but his passion is leading others to be responsible for their own personal climate and culture in the workplace. His book, “Go See the Principal,” outlines strategies for taking on this responsibility. Gerry and his wife, Kelly, have 3 adult children and live in Lexington, KY.
Marci Bieber
2025 SCOY Winner
Marci Bieber is a dedicated educator with 30 years of experience. She spent 7 years teaching before transitioning to counseling, where she served 4 years as a K-8 Counselor and 13 years as a high school counselor. For the past 6 years, Marci has led the high school counselors of Peoria Unified District as the District Lead Counselor. She is committed to professional growth and collaboration, actively participating in the Arizona Career and Technical Education
Association (AZCTE) and the Arizona School Counselor Association (AzSCA). She has served multiple years as an AzSCA member at large and one year on the AzSCA board of directors.
Marci is a firm believer in the transformative power of education. She passionately advocates for the crucial role of school counselors in fostering student success and cultivating a positive school climate.
Ms. Lopezlira states: “A strong advocate for student success, Marci focuses on career and college readiness, ensuring that every student is prepared for their future endeavors. She leads meetings with counselors, records secretaries, career specialists, and administrators to strengthen our services, advocacy, and support for student goals. Her ability to bring people together and foster a collaborative environment has significantly enhanced our district's counseling services.”
One of her students said “Mrs. Bieber made school feel like a second home for me. She helped me lay out what exactly it would look like for me to attain a scholarship and assisted me in making sure I attained the grades and had the attendance to do so. She made school feel like a second home for me. She helped me lay out what it would look like for me to attain a scholarship and assisted me in making sure I attained the grades and had the attendance to do so.”
And one of her colleagues states: “Marci's influence on our district and community is truly immeasurable. She combines her passion for student success with outstanding organizational abilities and a strong dedication to promoting growth and resilience. Her efforts have not only revolutionized the way our team functions but have also left a lasting positive impact on the students and families we serve.
