WORKSHOPS & KEYNOTES

Don has been invited to speak at events across Canada and internationally, including appearances in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Along with keynotes at professional conferences such as the Association of Teachers of English of Nova Scotia and presentations at the Staff Development for Educators International Conference on Differentiated Learning in Las Vegas, Nevada, Don has conducted countless workshops for both students and educators on a variety of topics.

SAMPLES OF WORKSHOPS

Inside Story: Writing Fictional Narratives
We Are Our Stories: Writing Personal Memoir
Polishing the Lens: The Power of Point of View
Making Metaphor: The Craft of Creating Poetry
From Story to Script: The Art of Screenwriting
Image Is Everything: Supporting Visual Learners

TESTIMONIALS

"Don is a talented novelist, an engaging speaker, and for teenagers, surely the toughest of audiences, a pure delight."
Maureen Collie, Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School (Toronto, ON)
"We have had many authors visit Unionville High School over the years, and I have to say the reaction to Don Aker was the most positive I have seen. Students and staff loved every minute of his presentation."
Liz O'Brien, Unionville High School (Markham, ON)
"Don's natural teaching expertise carries over when he addresses students, and he engages and captivates them for his entire presentation. He is humorous, topical, and inspiring.... We have hosted a number of authors over the years and, although all were enjoyable, Don was by far the best speaker and the most entertaining and relevant to our students."
Susan Plumpton, Oshawa Central Collegiate Institute (Oshawa, ON)
“Don Aker is a fabulous presenter. Using multimedia in the form of a dynamic slide show, he is animated and engaging. He captivates his audience, both students and teachers alike.”
Heather Crouse, Middleton Regional High School (Middleton, NS)
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