Education Keynote Speaker on Neurodivergent Learning

Angela Marie D’Antonio is an education keynote speaker and neurodivergent learning expert who helps families, educators, and organizations understand what actually supports neurodivergent learners beyond one-size-fits-all systems.

Her work brings clarity to complex learning challenges without jargon, fear-based messaging, or pressure to wait on systems that aren’t working.

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  • “Finally, a talk that explains neurodivergent learning in a way families can use immediately.”

    —World Literacy Summit, Oxford University, UK

  • “Angela is a powerful, compassionate speaker with lived expertise.”

    —Southeast Homeschool Expo

  • “Engaging, clear, and actionable. This was the best session of our conference.”

    —Association of Personalized Learning Schools & Services

Signature Keynote

Your Kid Is Smart. The System Is Broken.

The EMPOWER Framework for Supporting Neurodivergent Learners — At Home and In the Classroom

This talk is for anyone who's watched a bright child struggle — not because they can't learn, but because the environment wasn't built for how they think.

Blending lived experience as a parent of neurodivergent kids with years of teaching, coaching, and working alongside families, I introduce the EMPOWER Framework — seven mindset shifts that help parents and educators support neurodivergent learners without waiting for the system to catch up.

You'll learn how to:

  • Educate yourself on how neurodivergent minds actually learn beyond the labels

  • Map what's working and what's not before jumping to solutions

  • Prioritize emotional safety over performance metrics

  • Own your influence because you don't need permission to change how you show up

  • Widen the options beyond traditional methods

  • Equip the child with self-knowledge and language to understand their own brain

  • Reimagine success beyond grades, timelines, and conventional milestones

This talk is honest, actionable, and rooted in hope, not policy.

Perfect for parent groups, educator professional development, and conferences focused on learning differences, neurodiversity, or education reform.

(Available for virtual and in-person events)

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What Your Audience Will Walk Away With

  • Clarity on what actually supports neurodivergent learners without the jargon

  • Confidence to move forward without waiting on broken systems

  • Practical frameworks they can use immediately; not just inspiration

  • Language to talk about learning differences without fear or overwhelm

  • A speaker who's lived it and not just studied it

Other Speaking Topics

For Parents & Families

What I Wish I Knew Before I Pulled My Kids Out

A candid look at the decision to leave traditional schooling — what worked, what didn't, and what I'd tell any parent standing at that crossroads today. This talk is for families weighing their options, not a pitch for any single path.

Best for: Homeschool conferences, parent support groups, family education events

For Educators & School Teams

Emotional Safety Is a Learning Prerequisite

Why neurodivergent students shut down, and what educators can control even inside rigid systems. This session digs into the "Prioritize" pillar of the EMPOWER Framework with practical strategies for classrooms and school culture.

Best for: Professional development days, educator conferences, school leadership teams

Workshop / Breakout Option

The EMPOWER Framework Deep Dive

A longer, interactive session that walks through all seven pillars with discussion, reflection, and application. Ideal for audiences who want to go beyond the keynote and leave with a personal action plan.

Best for: Half-day workshops, breakout sessions, leadership retreats

Booking Note

Not sure which talk fits your event? Reach out with your audience and goals. Angela customizes every session and can help you choose the right format.

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Past Stages & Speaking Experience

Angela Marie D’Antonio, education keynote speaker, standing on stage at the World Literacy Summit in Oxford, UK, smiling beside a podium with a presentation screen behind her.

Angela has spoken nationally and internationally for homeschool organizations, literacy and education conferences, virtual schools, EdTech companies, parent leadership groups, and professional development programs.

Select past stages include:

  • World Literacy Summit at Oxford University (UK)

  • Florida Parent-Educators Association Conference

  • Southeast Homeschool Expo

  • Alaska IDEA Homeschool Convention

  • Association of Personalized Learning Schools

  • Charter Schools Development Center

  • 20+ individual charter schools across the United States

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Angela speaks to parent communities, educators, literacy organizations, and education-focused teams seeking clarity around neurodivergent learning.

  • Yes. Each talk is tailored to the audience, event format, and goals while remaining grounded in her core framework.

  • Keynotes, workshops, breakout sessions, moderated conversations, and virtual presentations.

  • Yes. Angela speaks both in person and virtually for audiences in the U.S. and internationally.

  • Use the inquiry form on this page or reach out directly through Angela’s website. Share your event date, audience, goals, and talk preferences, you’ll hear back within 48 hours with availability and next steps.

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