Mike Schmoker is a former administrator, English teacher, and football coach. He has written four books and dozens of articles for educational journals, newspapers, and TIME magazine.

His last book, Results Now: How We Can Achieve Unprecedented Improvements in Teaching and Learning (2006), was selected as a finalist for book of the year by the Association of Education Publishers. His previous best seller, RESULTS: The Key to Continuous School Improvement (1996), is one of the most widely used books by school leaders in the United States.

Schmoker has delivered keynote addresses at dozens of state and national education events and has consulted for school districts and state departments throughout the United States and Canada. He works as an independent education consultant and speaker.

Visit Mike's website at www.mikeschmoker.com.