Blueprint for Impact: Building Schools That Thrive
Book one of Nicole’s highly motivational and thought-provoking keynotes, where she offers a powerful blueprint for building impactful schools through coaching culture, instructional coaching, and leadership and school culture. Drive real results and empower every educator and student to excel—whether in-person or virtual, Nicole’s insights will leave a lasting impact.
Hey Hey! I'm Nicole S. Turner—an educator, author, coach, and the creator of the SIMPLE Approach to Creating Impactful Schools.
With 18 years of experience as a practitioner, including state-level school improvement and turnaround experience, I’m passionate about transforming schools into thriving environments where both students and educators can truly excel. Through the SIMPLE Approach, I’ve developed a comprehensive framework that helps schools move away from traditional, punitive models and embrace a culture of coaching—one that’s built on collaboration, growth, and support.
My keynotes and conference sessions are tailored for districts, leaders, teachers, and educational conferences. I dive deep into the intricacies of instructional coaching, guiding leaders to adopt a coaching culture that enhances teacher efficacy, fosters professional growth, and drives extraordinary results. With a mix of insightful strategies, real-world experiences, and actionable steps, I equip my audiences with the tools to create schools that are not only impactful but also sustainable.
If you're ready to redefine your school's culture or elevate your instructional coaching model, my keynotes will inspire and empower your team to lead lasting, meaningful change.
INSPIRE
The Power of a Keynote
Nicole S. Turner’s keynotes and conference sessions are ideal for:
- District Leaders who are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and want to equip their schools with the tools to drive impactful change.
- School Leaders who are looking to redefine their school's culture through a coaching model that enhances teacher collaboration, growth, and overall student success.
- Instructional Coaches who are eager to implement or refine coaching strategies that lead to sustainable, high-impact results in their schools.
- Educational Conferences seeking a speaker who can provide actionable insights and inspire audiences to embrace a culture shift that promotes excellence in education.
Nicole’s presentations are tailored to address the specific needs of districts, schools, and educational leaders who are ready to take the next step in transforming their institutions into vibrant, supportive, and effective learning environments.
A Nicole S. Turner keynote is...
INSPIRING
Nicole doesn’t just talk about change—she shows you how to make it happen. Her sessions are motivational, delivering powerful insights that leave your audience energized and ready to take action.
PRACTICAL
With a deep understanding of instructional coaching and culture-building, Nicole offers real-world strategies and tools that your team can immediately implement to drive impactful change in your schools.
ENGAGING
Nicole connects with her audience through dynamic and interactive presentations that resonate with all levels of your organization, from district leaders to classroom teachers.
TAILORED
Nicole customizes her presentations to meet the specific needs of your district, school, or conference, ensuring that her content is relevant, relatable, and directly applicable to your unique challenges.
IMPACTFUL
Nicole’s goal is to leave your audience not just informed, but empowered—equipped with the knowledge and tools to create lasting, meaningful change that transforms schools into thriving learning environments.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Nicole S. Turner’s keynotes focus on three essential areas that drive educational excellence:
Coaching
Culture
Transform your school into a collaborative, supportive environment where coaching is the key to professional growth and student success.
Instructional
Coaching
Master the strategies and best practices that empower instructional coaches to effectively support teachers, enhance classroom instruction, and improve student outcomes.
Leadership &
School Culture
Explore how leadership shapes and sustains a positive school culture. Learn to align leaders, teachers, and coaches with a shared vision of excellence that fosters resilience and drives school-wide success.
Sample Session Titles
The Power of Coaching: Building a Culture that Transforms
Description:
We know that true transformation in schools begins with a culture where coaching is at the heart of everything we do. This session will challenge you to rethink your approach to collaboration, showing how a coaching culture can unleash the full potential of every educator and student in your school. Embrace your role as an Impact Builder by leading the charge to create a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
Audience:
This session is ideal for district leaders, school principals, and instructional coaches, committed to transforming their school culture through coaching.
Outcomes:
- Cultivate a coaching culture that fosters trust, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Implement strategies that make coaching a central and sustainable part of your school’s success.
- Empower every educator to contribute to a collaborative, high-impact environment as Impact Builders.
The SIMPLE Path to Impact: Clarity and Action for Instructional Coaches
Description:
We know that as an instructional coach, your role is pivotal in driving instructional excellence—but it often comes with challenges and uncertainties. This session is designed to provide you with the clarity and actionable steps you need to excel. Using the SIMPLE Approach, you’ll gain a structured framework that empowers you to define your role, support your teachers effectively, and become a true Impact Builder in your school.
Audience:
This session is specifically tailored for instructional coaches seeking clarity in their roles and practical strategies to enhance their effectiveness and impact in schools.
Outcomes:
- Gain clear, actionable steps for implementing the SIMPLE Approach in your coaching practice.
- Understand your role as an instructional coach and how to align your efforts with school goals to maximize impact.
- Develop a personalized coaching strategy that fosters teacher growth, enhances instructional quality, and drives student success.
Lead with Impact: Redefining School Culture for the Future
Description:
We believe that impactful leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving school culture. This session will inspire you to lead with vision and purpose, redefining what success looks like for your school and building a culture that supports every educator and student in reaching their full potential. Through the SIMPLE Approach, you’ll learn how to create a cohesive and resilient school culture that stands the test of time.
Audience:
This session is perfect for district leaders, school principals, and educational administrators looking to lead a transformative culture shift in their schools.
Outcomes:
- Lead a culture shift that aligns your school’s vision with actionable, impactful strategies.
- Develop a resilient school culture using the SIMPLE Approach that adapts to change while maintaining a focus on excellence.
- Foster an environment where every educator feels empowered to contribute to a shared vision of success as an Impact Builder.
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What people are saying...
“I’m leaving this keynote so inspired.”
I can’t wait to get back to my building to get started on many of Nicole’s ideas. Thank You!
—Participant at Solution Tree’s Effective Coaching Institute
“I attended all four of Nicole Turner’s sessions and found it to be the most valuable aspect.”
My team and I feel ready to implement what we learned from her practical advice and instruction. The tools and forms she shared will definitely be put to good use. Her experience coaching and supporting teachers in Title 1 schools that need immediate changes to occur was the exact knowledge we needed!
—Erin Huddleston, coach, Oaklawn STEM Magnet School, Arkansa
“Loved the ideas and knowledge bombs from Nicole Turner’s session this afternoon.”
I’ve got some rethinking and planning to do when I get back.
—Tara Mauney, CoachFest Attendee
“I’m in my seventh year of coaching. You blew my mind.”
—Providing Strategic Support Session Participant at the Solution Tree Effective Coaching Institute.
“In Nicole Turner’s PD… I sure wish I had heard this before I started coaching this year.”
I feel like I just jumped in and learned as I went. I want to restart next year, and these strategies were so helpful!
—Amy Marlowe, CoachFest Attendee
“Ms. Turner, you are awesome! This was so helpful as I begin my coaching career. The Core 4 will guide my coaching.”
—What to Coach The Simple Core 4™ Session Participant at the Solution Tree Effective Coaching Institute.