Speaking

As an international speaker and educator, I work with audiences worldwide to explore how schools can center belonging, identity, and meaningful learning. Through conference keynotes and university and district engagements, I offer grounded insight and practical direction for creating more inclusive, student-centered educational spaces.

Cultivating Global Citizenship – Keynote by Dr. Sawsan Jaber

Dr. Sawsan Jaber challenges educators to rethink their roles in preparing students for an interconnected, justice-oriented world. She explores how schools can move beyond surface-level multiculturalism to intentionally nurture empathy, critical awareness, and cross-cultural understanding.

Keynote Speaking

I have been honored to serve as a keynote speaker, featured speaker, panelist, and workshop facilitator at national and international conferences, sharing my expertise on equity rooted, student-centered education, culturally responsive pedagogy, and identity-affirming learning environments. My work has taken me to stages across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, where I’ve engaged diverse audiences of educators, policymakers, and community leaders.

Speaking Approach

Whether I am addressing thousands at a global education summit or facilitating an intimate workshop with school leaders, my goal is always the same: to inspire action, challenge assumptions, and provide practical strategies for creating inclusive, identity-affirming spaces. Over the years, my presentations have been consistently recognized for their depth, relevance, and ability to connect theory to real-world application.

Topics & Expertise

From leading conversations on equity and belonging to tackling systemic barriers in education, I bring both lived experience and research-based insights to my talks. My work has been featured at prominent platforms such as the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and multiple global forums on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Across every setting, my commitment remains constant to empower educators and institutions to transform learning environments into spaces where every student feels seen, valued, and capable of thriving.

Keynotes & Featured Speaking Engagements

Dr. Jaber has delivered keynote and featured talks for:

  • Maine Council for Teachers of English2026
  • Anaheim School District2025
  • Morton College2025
  • Illinois Association for Teachers of English2020, 2025
  • English Leadership Alliance2025
  • Binghamton College2025
  • Learning Forward2025
  • Pennsylvania Council of Teaching English and Language Arts2024
  • MASSCUE May 2024, Oct 2024
  • Human Restoration Project2024
  • National Teacher of the Year Conference2024
  • Wakelet Wave Conference2023, 2024
  • Northern Illinois University2023
  • International Science and Technology in Education Conference2023
  • Global Society of Online Literacy Education2023
  • Texas Council of Teaching English and Language Arts2023, 2025
  • Council of Education Leadership2023
  • Krause Academy2022
  • IDEACon2022
  • Social Justice Conference2021, 2022
  • Our Voice Academy2019
  • Syracuse Public Schools2019

Featured & Invited Presenter

Dr. Jaber has spoken at major national and international conferences, including:

  • National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)2017-2025
  • ISTE2022-2025
  • Courageous Conversations2024
  • Hunt Institute2024
  • Book Love Foundation2024
  • Teach With Love2024
  • Illinois Digital Educators Alliance (IDEACon)2019-2023
  • CUE California2023
  • IGrow Conference2023
  • Educator Alexander2023
  • Let it Be a Tale2023
  • College of Dupage Amplify Conference2021, 2022
  • Illinois Association of Teaching English2022
  • Women’s Leadership2022
  • ISTE Aspire2022
  • TCTELA Webinar2022

Podcasts

Dr. Jaber has been a featured guest on several national education and leadership podcasts, including:

  • Corwin Book Launch2025
  • Leaders Coaching Leaders2025
  • Sunbirds Story Summit2025
  • Identity Talk2025
  • Siti’s Stories2025
  • The Worthy Educator2024, 2025

Testimonials

“This book helped our teachers rethink how we create space for student identity and agency. It is both inspiring and immediately usable.”

John SmithMelbourne

“This book helped our teachers rethink how we create space for student identity and agency. It is both inspiring and immediately usable.”

John SmithMelbourne

“This book helped our teachers rethink how we create space for student identity and agency. It is both inspiring and immediately usable.”

John SmithMelbourne

“This book helped our teachers rethink how we create space for student identity and agency. It is both inspiring and immediately usable.”

John SmithMelbourne

Work With Dr. Jaber

From nationwide keynotes to districtwide equity consulting, Dr. Jaber helps educators and leaders create learning environments where identity, belonging, and student agency are central.

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