Speaking Experience
Bringing Ideas to Life
I believe people learn best when they are actively involved. My strength as an educator and speaker is bringing ideas to life through hands-on activities, stories, humour and participation. Whether I’m working with educators, parents, students or community leaders, my goal is to make learning practical, engaging and memorable, and to leave people with ideas they are excited to try themselves.
Connecting, Inspiring, Engaging
I have delivered keynotes, workshops and presentations for educators, universities, school boards, environmental organizations and conferences across Canada and beyond. My presentations combine practical ideas, storytelling, humour and hands-on participation, leaving audiences with ideas they can put into practice.
Selected speaking engagements and audiences include:
University of Ottawa Faculty of Education • Toronto District School Board & OISE • Ontario Tech University • Trent University • Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario • Outdoor Learning Conference, Banff • International Children and Nature Conference • Canadian Association of Zoos • Ontario Society of Environmental Educators • Ontario Camping Association • Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board • Ottawa Catholic School Board • District School Board of Niagara • Early Childhood Community Development Centre • Canadian Roundtable for Environmental Education • Canadian Roundtable for Pollution Prevention • Ontario Parks • Fleming College • Outdoor Learning School
“Honestly, attending Jacob’s workshop was everything I didn’t know I needed. His knowledge of and passion for the outdoors was so inspiring! I loved all of the activities and ideas that were shared and plan on trying them out in our program.”
Early Childhood Educator, workshop participant