2026 RenewEd Conference

Innovation in education shouldn’t be about abandoning best practices, but embracing what works while staying open to change. In an era shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid change, teachers need an innovative mindset that blends creative risk-taking, continuous improvement, and adaptability while staying grounded in tried-and-true pedagogy. It’s a mindset that values bold ideas built on a solid foundation of timeless wisdom in a constantly evolving world. This keynote explores how to develop that mindset, practical ways to apply it effectively, and use it to help both educators and students thrive.

A recent US survey shows that the main reason people are fired from their jobs is that they lack soft skills: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, adaptability, and confidence. Trevor equips teachers to craft learning experiences so that students develop these critical skills while learning 'hard skills’ and academic content. Students do purposeful work while becoming better communicators, collaborators, problem solvers, and citizens.

A recent US survey shows that the main reason people are fired from their jobs is that they lack soft skills: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, adaptability, and confidence. Trevor equips teachers to craft learning experiences so that students develop these critical skills while learning 'hard skills’ and academic content. Students do purposeful work while becoming better communicators, collaborators, problem solvers, and citizens.