Education

Experience counts! Nancy Hunter Denney brings over 27 years of professional experience in higher education, along with a passion for learning. Considered one of the more credible and experienced speakers on the college campus today, Nancy Hunter Denney has spoken on over 900 college campuses, as well as, being a frequent keynote speaker at state, regional and national conferences in higher education. From keynoting professional association conferences to individual on campus staff development programs, Ms. Denney inspires, informs and seeks to raise the expectations of professionalism.

She also is well known for her work with educators – from elementary education teachers to university faculty, as Nancy strives to enhance the quality of learning in a variety of settings by stressing “It’s not about how we teach, as much as it is about how they learn!” She trains the trainers, teaches the teachers and has a frequent presence at regional and national conferences giving professional staff development sessions.

Parents and students benefit from her stories raising two children. Now, as a parent of two college students, and former director of new student orientation, her messages are believable and relevant to new student orientation audiences. Few speakers have the hands on student affairs experience Nancy brings to the table and the ability to translate developmental theory into practice.

As a statewide speaker for high school leadership organizations and student governments, Nancy inspires today’s youth to create their own future. From programs on bullying to college commencements to state departments of education, Nancy Hunter Denney values the opportunity to praise the many benefits of education.

Sample keynotes for students and educators include:

• The Future is Yours to Create [commencement address or new student orientation]
• Zing! Your Future [career choice]
• Why Not Now? College Success Strategies
• Staying Motivated to Work in Higher Educator
• You Make a Difference
• Staff Synergy: To Be or Not to Be?

Nancy Hunter Denney earned a Masters Degree in College Student Personnel in 1884 from Bowling Green State University and began a career in student affairs at Case Western Reserve University in student activities. From there she went to Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1996 where she served as the assistant dean of students until resigning in 1993 to become a professional inspirational educator. She is the author, or co-author of five books.