Speaking &
Professional Development
Katie Quick is more than a speaker. She is an award-winning singer/songwriter and gifted presenter who has been captivating audiences for over two decades. She is best known for The Fingertips Program, her signature "motivational live concert experience" featuring live music and motivational speaking, where has inspired over one million people at conferences, schools, universities, and workshops across the country.
Katie Quick has been in the trenches. She is highly respected and knows how to captivate an audience of her peers because she knows what they are going through. She has taught every grade level from preschool through 8th grade in nearly every subject area since 2005. With a background in clinical mental health counseling in addition to real classroom experience, Katie has an unprecedented amount of insight and expertise in the urban school setting with a specialization in Social-Emotional Learning. As a seasoned motivational speaker and performer, Katie delivers relevant and engaging professional development training that makes an impact. She is an expert in social-emotional learning, teacher wellness, and classroom management and offers a plethora of training options to help teachers not only survive but thrive in the urban classroom setting.

Professional Development Topics
Social-Emotional Learning
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Effective SEL Instruction
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Emotions and Learning
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Teaching Students with Emotional Adversity
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Restorative Practices
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Trauma-Informed Teaching
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Mental Health in the Classroom
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Strategies for Student Anxiety
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Kindness and Anti-Bullying
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Creating Meaningful Relationships with Students
Classroom Management
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Positive Behavior Interventions
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Curbing Disruptive Behavior
Teacher Wellness
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Self-Care for Teachers
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Mindfulness for Teachers
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Stress Reduction
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Work-Life Balance