Inspiring REAL Connections

The REAL Educator’s Blueprint

Simple, effective strategies to build stronger classrooms and deeper student connections.

Vision and Purpose

“In order for critical thinking and creativity to flourish, we must engage in relevance, empathy, action and lifelong-learning. The greatest challenge for our world today, is navigating through digital connections to help find purpose and meaning.” 

I help K-12 educators use practical communication skills to develop and sustain positive relationships with students in the digital age.

 

Are you ready to be inspired? Book Anthony for your next event today!

Hello, I'm Anthony.

Anthony M. Chiles is an engaging communicator and an expert in helping people build REAL connections with others and create positive learning environments in schools. With over 20 years of experience as an educator and administrator in Georgia, Anthony is deeply committed to servant leadership and applies a head, heart, and hands approach to teaching others. 

Anthony holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Berry College, where he developed a strong foundation in music and the arts. He then pursued further academic achievements, obtaining a Master’s and Specialist in Educational Leadership from Georgia College and State University. Additionally, Anthony has earned a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Endorsement from Augusta University, equipping him with a multidisciplinary perspective that enhances his ability to address complex challenges in today’s educational settings.

Anthony cherishes his role as a husband to Sherrie and a father to their six beautiful children. Growing up as a military dependent, he has had the privilege of experiencing diverse cultures and backgrounds, instilling in him a deep appreciation for inclusivity and a genuine desire to support individuals from all walks of life. He is dedicated to creating transformative experiences and empowering others to thrive personally and professionally.

Speaking Topics

The REAL Essentials for Building Critical Thinking and Creativity

With over 15 million mobile devices worldwide, access to information is fast, convenient, and constant. We constantly rely on our smart devices for everyday tasks that we no longer use our brains for. These automated connections are disrupting our ability to critically think and be creative. Using Relevance, Empathy, Action, and Lifelong-Learning Principles, we will help you discover how to make real connections in the digital world.  

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how to develop a creative learning environment. 
  • Learn how to enhance communication and collaboration techniques within a team.
  • Learn how to foster and promote risk-taking.

Building Rel8tionships in the Digital Age: 8 Strategies & Steps

Physical, eye, and verbal contact are essential for growth, development, and communication. As technology provides the modern convenience of connecting with others digitally, it is slowly eroding our dependence on using these important tools to maintain and grow our relationships. The Building Relationships guide will help you to improve relationship building through 8 practical strategies and steps.

Learning Objectives

  • Understanding and being aware of the essential connection between physical, verbal, and eye contact and relationship building.
  • Learn common barriers that hinder relationship building in the digital age.
  • Learn how to utilize digital tools to enhance, relationship building.

MVP STAPLEs: Creating Positive Learning Environments for Success

What do most world-class athletes have in common? They create highly positive and consistent environments for teams to thrive in. There is no shortcut to success, but when you apply an MVP mindset to your everyday work, everyone can be a part of a winning team. MVP Spaces will help you build and sustain research-based Simple Techniques to Achieve a Positive Learning Environment (STAPLEs) for success. 

Learning Objectives

  • Learn the 24 research-based STAPLEs.
  • Learn simple steps to build capacity in preventative measures for effective classroom management.
  • Learn how to use these practices with fidelity and consistency.

Are you ready to be inspired? Book Anthony for your next event today!

Testimonials

Inspiring Real Connections, In The Digital Age.

CONNECT WITH ANTHONY THROUGH

FACE-TO-FACE

We love being able to connect with people face-to-face. The energy and excitement during these events are inspiring and fun!

VIRTUAL

We love being able to connect with people from multiple locations at the same time. We will still bring energy and excitement just virtually.

HYBRID

The best of both worlds, is being able to connect with people face-to-face and virtually at the same time to reach a broader audience.