Events
You are invited to participate in the different workshops and sessions that I lead throughout the year.
Testimonials
How do educators feelafter participating in one of my workshops?
The amount of resources and reading that were referenced was EXCEPTIONAL. I have a list of professional reading that will last me a long time!
Jaia MastersonCurriculum Coordinator FIS Upper School
Mike provided us with such a practical way to learn - not only helping us to better understand concepts but also providing us with some great learning activities to use in our own schools.
Suzanne KeysAssistant Principal, ZIS
Mike did an amazing job facilitating the middle-level leadership retreat. He was thoroughly engaging and is a skilled facilitator who models what he is teaching. I thoroughly recommend him to any group looking to work and learn collaboratively (while having fun)!
David WoodMiddle School Principal, ZIS
Mike's energy and passion for education brings me to the table, his extensive knowledge keeps me there.
Conference ParticipantParticipant, ELMLE Conference
I participated in a couple of Compass Education trainings led by Mike in Guatemala. The workshops had a huge impact on my teaching practice, how I function in an organization, and approach life in general. I don't think teachers say that very often about their professional development experiences.
TeacherColegio Interamericano Guatemala
Teachers and leaders respond to workshops and presentations by Mike Johnston. He is a “guru” to many in our East Asia Region, always on the cutting edge with service learning and school initiatives.
Dick KrajczarExecutive Director, EARCOS
I learned so much! It's truly taught me to see systems everywhere, and how to get to the root of the problem versus staying just surface-level.
Workshop participantWorkshop - Compass Education
He simply took over the house by inspiring, informing and challenging all of us to action! One of the best keynotes I have ever seen.
Sonia KellerExecutive Director, Tri-Association
Tips on how to make the most of your time with me:
Understand the goals
What does your organization need? What is your big why? Or do you need help articulating the why?
Identify areas of need
We can create bespoke programs of learning that target the focussed needs.
Build Capacity
Work with someone who builds your teams capacities, not someone who creates dependency.
Pre - ongoing adaptation - Post support
Meet your goals through ongoing collaboration. Be flexible to change to plan as needed. Who is the work for? Not me, your students!
Open dialogue
Students don't need more answers, students need to ask better questions!
What happens next?
Reach out and lets talk
We don’t prepare students for the real world, they live in the real world.