Keynote

Monica Genta is a believer in finding awesome and celebrating life every day! Genta is full of energy, passion, and love for helping others on their journey in life and learning. She is the author of four books (Game Changers, 180 Days of Awesome, Crushing It For Kids, and The Rooted Classroom), a middle school and high school teacher, a national educational consultant, and a motivational speaker. Genta’s TED talk has been viewed by thousands of educators from all over the world. She has earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration. She is a National Board Certified teacher. In her free time, she enjoys long road trips, accomplishing new challenges, eating unique pizzas, and impromptu dance parties. She is pumped to share her life and experiences with you and is confident you will laugh along the way. Genta lives in Illinois and is surrounded by loving friends and family.