Be Inspired by Principal Baruti Kafele— Spark25 Keynote Speaker

Be Inspired by Principal Baruti Kafele - Keynote Speaker at the 2025 Spark Symposium

We are excited to announce that Principal Baruti Kafele, a transformational school leader and renowned education consultant, will be delivering the keynote at the 2025 Spark Symposium. With over 35 years of experience in education, Principal Kafele has impacted thousands of educators, school leaders, and community members through his dynamic approach to leadership and student success.

Principal Kafele is a highly-regarded urban educator with more than 20 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and middle/high school principal in New Jersey. As the principal of Newark Tech High School, he led the turnaround of a struggling institution into one of the top high schools in the nation, earning multiple recognitions from U.S. News & World Report. His efforts earned him the prestigious Milken Educator Award.

With over 3,000 keynotes, workshops, and professional development sessions delivered nationwide, Principal Kafele is a sought-after speaker. He is an expert in attitude transformation and is best known for his work on closing the “Attitude Gap,” the gap between students who are motivated and those who are not.

Through his research and bestselling books, including Closing the Attitude Gap, Principal Kafele has become a leading voice in improving school culture, student engagement, and leadership practices. Read more about Principal Kafele by visiting his website, at principalkafele.com

Principal Kafele’s keynote at the Spark Symposium will address a pivotal issue in education today: “Closing the Attitude Gap.” In this thought-provoking session, he will challenge the prevailing notion that the achievement gap is purely academic and instead highlight the crucial role of student attitudes in achieving success. Principal Kafele will argue that the Attitude Gap—the divide between students who are motivated to excel and those who struggle with motivation—plays a significant role in student performance, especially for students facing the greatest challenges.

Whether you are an administrator shaping the vision of your school or an educator working directly with students, Principal Kafele will offer practical strategies to foster an environment that inspires motivation and perseverance. His insights will help you cultivate a school culture that empowers students to engage, pursue excellence, and overcome obstacles. By the end of this engaging session, you will have actionable tools to bridge the divide between students who are motivated to learn and those who need additional support to succeed.

Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

Register now for the 2025 Spark Symposium to hear Principal Kafele’s transformative insights on closing the Attitude Gap and much more!