As a professional educator for 18 years, Bob Steffes has taught at the high school, middle school, and university levels. He has worked for 12 years as a Language Arts teacher, three years as an assistant principal, and is currently the principal at Lewis and Clark School in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Bob holds a doctoral degree in educational administration, and is an instructor for Central Methodist College and the University of Missouri-Columbia. As an instructor, he has taught courses in secondary education, history and philosophy of education, and middle level curriculum and psychology. He has completed research on interdisciplinary teaming and inclusion, and has worked in special education and middle level education.

As a nationally known speaker, Bob has conducted workshops in the areas of school climate, staff development, curriculum, educational leadership, students with special needs, and middle school programs. He has presented at the National Teachers of Social Studies Conference, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, the Institute for Inclusive Education, the National Association of Secondary School Principals Conference, the Council for Exceptional Children Conference, and the National Middle School Association Conference.

Bob's personal experiences as a teacher and administrator combined with his educational background serve as a bridge between theory and practical application. His humorous and easy-going delivery will keep you entertained as you learn practical strategies to create the best possible learning environment for your students.