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Transformational Leadership Speaker

Columbia, SC

$1500-$10000

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Dr. Green receives the Alyce Kemp Dewitt Award

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Dr. Green receives the USC Outstanding Black Alumnus Award

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Dr. Green appears as a Guest on the Wright Experience Podcast

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Dr. Green appears on the 1000 seconds podcast

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Male Mentoring with the Beaufort County School District

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MLK Program

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South Carolina Title One Conference

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Overview

Dr. J.R. Green is a dynamic leadership speaker, former Superintendent of the Year, and education consultant with 30+ years of experience. Known for turning struggling systems into success stories, he delivers powerful, practical messages on leadership, culture, resilience, and growth. From school convocations to leadership retreats, Dr. Green inspires teams to lead with purpose and unity. Popular topics include Graveyard to Blooming Garden, The Mirror Moment, and All Hands, One Heart. Book Dr. Green to move your audience from motivation to transformation.


Reviews

9 reviews

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Sherry E.

August 4, 2025

Dynamic Speaker!!

Dr JR Green has been our keynote speaker on several occasions. His passion for education in SC shines through his speaking and motivates everyone to take action. He is knowledgable about education policy and doesn’t mind calling out the “bad actors”. Our members also have positive remarks about JR and are thankful for his expertise, passion and motivation. He is dynamic, skilled and full of energy. I highly recommend him.

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker


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Kevin R.

July 31, 2025

A Passionate Call to Action!

It is not easy to impress a group of two hundred accountants with words. Yet, Dr. J.R. Green did it with a phenomenal message about advocacy! He served as a keynote speaker to the South Carolina Association of School Business Officials statewide conference. Even though his message was directed towards finance professionals, one of our out-of-state vendors said he inspired her to be more of an advocate for education in her state.
A repeat customer is a satisfied customer. Three years after Dr. Green’s keynote address, my association asked him to speak again. He moved the audience again with a charge to be more effective leaders. In the years since his first presentation, many of my colleagues remarked how much they enjoyed and remembered his messages. He has made such an impression that some of them said that they would love to work for him! I have attended nearly 40 of our statewide conferences. Dr. Green is one of three people that has been asked to speak again.
Dr. Green’s visionary leadership and extraordinary accomplishments give him a unique voice that everyone should hear. I believe his passionate yet purposeful voice brings a unique perspective that impacts school halls as well as the halls of government.

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker


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Quantina H.

July 31, 2025

From Inspiration to Impact

Dr. J.R. Green delivered a keynote address at the SC School Improvement Council Annual Conference that was nothing short of transformative. Drawing on his extensive experience as a superintendent and champion for public education, Dr. Green offered a compelling blend of insight, storytelling, and practical strategies. His message resonated across a diverse audience of parents, educators, and community leaders alike, leaving them not only inspired but equipped with actionable tools for immediate impact.

What set Dr. Green apart was his remarkable ability to unify varied perspectives while maintaining a high level of engagement throughout his keynote and breakout session. The post-conference feedback confirmed his influence: attendees described his presentation as both motivational and directly applicable to their work in schools and communities.

Dr. Green exemplifies what it means to be a catalyst for educational change. His voice is a necessary one for anyone committed to authentic school improvement.

Hired as: Industry Expert, Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker


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L. B.

July 30, 2025

Poster Board of Excellence

Dr. J. R. Green exemplifies leadership and motivates others to excel in education. He is personable and motivates today's educators with real-life testimonies. He understands what it is to be in various roles in the field, maintaining high expectations for all. He is the definition of servant leadership as he empowers others and transforms spaces on his endless quest for excellence. Dr. Green leads with the heart of children, which is why success will always be his!

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker, Motivational Speaker


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Felicia D.

July 30, 2025

LIFE2 Education Summit

Dr. Green's speech was energizing, relatable and thought provoking. Our attendees left his session equipped with new strategies and ideas to improve and excel in their respective classrooms or administrative capacities. We were so blessed to have him as one of our keynote speakers and moderator for our panel. Great speaker, presenter and leader!

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker

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Booking information

Price range: $1500-$10000

Languages: English

Insurance: $2,000,000 - General Liability

What to expect

Audiences can expect a powerful, purpose-driven experience that blends inspiration, storytelling, and practical leadership wisdom. Dr. J.R. Green engages with authenticity and energy—drawing from over 30 years in education to deliver messages that resonate long after the event ends. Whether addressing educators, executives, or community leaders, Dr. Green creates a space for reflection, renewal, and growth. Expect a dynamic speaker who challenges, uplifts, and equips your team to lead with unity, resilience, and purpose.

About

Dr. J.R. Green is a nationally recognized leadership expert, motivational speaker, and former Superintendent of the Year with more than three decades of service in public education. Known for his ability to inspire, unify, and transform, Dr. Green delivers high-impact keynotes and workshops on leadership, culture, resilience, and organizational growth.

During his 12-year tenure as Superintendent of Fairfield County School District, Dr. Green led a dramatic turnaround—guiding the district to achieve its first-ever National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, its first National Secondary Principal of the Year, and the state’s first Teacher of the Year under his leadership. Prior to Dr. Green’s arrival, the district had experienced 12 superintendents in 20 years. His transformational leadership and sustained vision brought stability, innovation, and results.

Now the CEO of Green Team Consulting, Dr. Green works with school systems, universities, corporate teams, and nonprofits nationwide. His speaking engagements blend personal experience, research-based strategies, and compelling storytelling to help teams move from stagnation to momentum.

He is the author of Graveyard to Blooming Garden, a powerful reflection on leadership, perseverance, and the power of vision to turn dysfunction into distinction. In 2024, Dr. Green was honored with the SCASA Lifetime Achievement Award for his legacy of impact in education and leadership.

Whether speaking to educators, executives, board members, or community leaders, Dr. Green leaves audiences motivated to act and equipped to grow.