A note from April Shay…

With over 20 years of experience as both a teacher and school administrator, I have dedicated my career to creating environments where both students and educators can thrive. My work is grounded in the belief that all students can learn when they are given the right atmosphere—one rooted in high expectations, support, and a positive mindset.

Throughout my career, I have led and participated in a wide range of professional trainings focused on instructional strategies, school culture, and student engagement. At the heart of my work is a deep respect for teachers. I firmly believe that educators want to do an exceptional job for their students; sometimes, they simply need practical strategies, encouragement, or a fresh perspective to help reach every learner.

I am passionate about supporting schools in building positive, student-centered cultures where learning is meaningful, challenges are embraced, and growth is expected—for students and teachers alike.

. Please contact me today to find out more.

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I am pleased to offer  FREE Shipping in the Continental USA on all of my products sold online and by phone. I offer this program as a way to help you get the materials that will make you a great teacher…thus helping to improve teaching and learning in your classroom!
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Presenting Classroom Management

My Classroom Management Training

In just one day, a better way! My one-day seminar is filled with strategies to 1) remain calm and respond right when challenged, 2) teach expectations, 3) provide adequate, fair, and timely consequences, 4) arrange the classroom for maximum performance, and 5) develop strong student-teacher relationships. Learn More…

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If a school was permitted to have just one training, this is the one! My training will help to raise test scores for all students, decrease discipline challenges, and improve classroom rapport. You will learn how to meet students where they are and lead them where they need to be, capture attention, and promote deeper learning.
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About Me - My Bio

My Bio!

April May Shay is a high energy speaker & conference leader. Her participants give her high marks as she delivers research based, common sense, practical, and proven strategies that are guaranteed to enhance your teaching techniques and improve your students’ performance.
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About My Services

About My Services

The strategies I present in my seminar receive universal praise by teachers, because they are research-based, they are easy to use…and because they work! In my evidence-based seminars, teachers come away with highly praised strategies they can use in their classrooms the next day!  Learn More…

Presenting Classroom Management

My Student Engagement/Motivation (DI) Training

In just one day, a better way! My one-day seminar is filled with strategies to 1) promote positive classroom feelings, 2) promote student attention and interest, 3) promote connectedness and relevance, 4) promote self-efficacy, and 5) differentiating using best practices! Learn More…

Testimonials

Accolades About My Presentation!

“WOW! I learned more in this short time than in years of in-services!” Iris Hawkins. “This training provided the best logical presentation I’ve ever had in 23 years of teaching. I have practical ideas I can use immediately. The trainer demonstrated great knowledge what life is like in the classroom.” Neil Hudgens.
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Change-First

Which Do YOU Want To Improve First?

How to not take the “debate bait” when challenged? How to teach to expectations and set your students up for success? How to ask and GET what you want 90% of the time? How to arrange the classroom for maximum performance? Or, how to form relationships that will turn your most challenging children into your biggest allies?
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