Evan Robb

Director, Author, and Public Speaker in Virginia

Evan Robb

Director, Author, and Public Speaker in Virginia

About Evan Robb

Educational Leader | TEDx Speaker | Best-Selling Corwin Author | Leadership Keynote Speaker

Helping schools build stronger cultures, develop exceptional educators, and improve student learning through practical, research-based leadership.

For more than two decades, I've had the privilege of leading schools through meaningful change. As a principal, author, professor, and keynote speaker, my mission has remained constant: to help educators become the leaders their schools deserve.

Throughout my career, I have led school improvement initiatives, strengthened instructional practices, developed teacher leaders, and built positive school cultures where both students and educators thrive. My work has reinforced a simple but powerful belief: lasting school improvement doesn't come from another initiative—it comes from leaders who inspire others, build trust, and create a shared vision for excellence.

Today, I partner with schools, districts, state organizations, and educational conferences to share practical leadership strategies that educators can implement immediately. Whether delivering a keynote to hundreds of educators, leading a district workshop, or coaching leadership teams, my goal is always the same: leave participants inspired, equipped, and ready to make an even greater impact on the students and communities they serve.

Professional Highlights

  • More than 25 years of experience as a building-level principal
  • Private school executive leadership experience.
  • Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Shenandoah University
  • TEDx Speaker
  • Recipient of the Horace Mann Educator of the Year Award
  • Former member of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Commission on Reading
  • Author and co-author of five books on educational leadership and literacy
  • Presenter for school districts, state conferences, and educational organizations throughout the United States and internationally

Books

Evan is the author and co-author of five widely respected books that provide practical strategies for school leaders and educators:

  • The Principal's Leadership Sourcebook (Scholastic)
  • The Ten-Minute Principal (Corwin)
  • Team Makers (Dave Burgess Publishing)
  • A School Full of Readers (Benchmark Education)
  • Aiming High: Leadership Actions to Increase Learning Gains (Corwin)

Corwin, Scholastic, Benchmark Education, and other leading educational organizations have featured his work. Scholastic EDU also recognized Evan as one of the Top 10 Educators to Follow on Twitter.

Speaking Topics

Evan's keynote presentations and workshops are engaging, practical, and immediately applicable. Popular topics include:

  • Building High-Performing School Cultures
  • Leadership That Inspires Lasting Change
  • Practical Strategies for Instructional Leadership
  • Developing Teacher Leaders
  • Creating Schools Where Students and Staff Thrive
  • Literacy Leadership for Every School
  • Growth Mindset in Action
  • Leading Through Change
  • Increasing Student Learning Through Intentional Leadership

Why Schools Invite Evan

Audiences consistently describe Evan's presentations as authentic, engaging, and immediately useful. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, current educational research, and real-world stories, he helps educators move beyond theory to practical strategies they can implement the very next day.

Whether working with principals, teachers, aspiring leaders, or district leadership teams, Evan believes that the most effective professional learning leaves participants with a renewed sense of purpose, practical tools, and the confidence to lead meaningful change.

Beyond the Stage

In addition to speaking and consulting, Evan writes regularly about leadership, learning, and school improvement through The Robb Review and hosts The Robb Review Podcast, where he explores ideas that challenge educators to think differently, grow professionally, and lead with purpose.

Let's Work Together

Whether you're planning a conference keynote, district professional learning, leadership retreat, or customized workshop, Evan would be honored to partner with your organization.

Speaking engagements are coordinated through Premiere Speakers Bureau or contact Evan directly.

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Professional Work of Evan Robb

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  • Education
    • University of Virginia
    • Shenandoah University M.B.A.
Testimonials
Evan Robb delivers on all of these tenets of great keynote speakers. After attending his keynote I left knowing he spoke from experience, was able to relate through powerful stories, and felt inspired by the message and call to action.
Patrick Hausammann - Keynote Attendee
Evan Robb's message of positivity, growth-mindset, and achieving greatness has wide appeal. His commitment to polished delivery demonstrates his passion and investment in providing a memorable, impactful experience for his audience.
Phil Strunk - Keynote Attendee
Hearing Evan speak is an incredibly motivating experience. He speaks about growth, risk, and change in an honest and open way that have personally helped me to "disrupt my routine" and develop my leadership skills. He radiates energy and a clear passion for growth, innovation, and education that is inspiring.
Anna Hawes - Keynote Attendee