Mark Perna

Founder & CEO of Tools For Schools

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Mark Perna Biography

Mark C. Perna is the founder and CEO of TFS in Cleveland, Ohio, a full-service strategic consulting firm whose mission is to share and support every client’s passion for making a difference. Mark, a graduate of John Carroll University, has many years of experience addressing industry leaders on the topic of expanding their reach in an increasingly global marketplace. As a noted expert on Generations Y and Z, Mark has devoted his career to empowering educators and employers to unleash the tremendous potential of today’s young people, both in the classroom and on the job.

After successfully parenting two Millennials as a single father, Mark has become a passionate advocate for bridging the generational divides that are contributing to America’s profound skills gap. Parents, schools, districts, businesses, and state organizations across North America have successfully used Mark’s insights and strategies to connect more effectively with the younger generations. In his work with educational and business organizations, Mark has pioneered many best practices for achieving more with today’s young people, including the TFS Education with Purpose® philosophy and highly popular Career Tree® strategy, among others. Mark is frequently cited as the national expert in education enrollment, retention, and performance.

A dynamic and motivational public speaker, Mark frequently delivers keynote speeches at national and statewide events and spoke at Harvard University by special invitation. His genuine personality and warm sense of humor make him a fun and memorable communicator that people connect with immediately. He regularly addresses both small groups and massive crowds in his capacity as a generational and performance expert, reaching thousands of educators, parents, employers, and young people each year with his powerful message of change and empowerment.

Mark has published numerous articles in national publications as a recognized voice in student engagement and success. His best-selling book, Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations, was written to help parents, employers, and educators understand Generations Y and Z and inspire them to greater performance in all areas of life.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/07/2024.

Mark Perna Videos

  • Mark C. Perna | Discover "Answering Why"
    "Answering Why" unveils the tried and true practices of renowned expert, father, and CEO Mark C. Perna. Discover his powerful strategies for ...
  • Mark Perna, TFS® Founder/CEO | Energize & Empower Your Team
    Mark C. Perna is a dynamic generational expert and motivational speaker whose proprietary strategies are changing the game for education ...

Mark Perna Books

  • Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations
    Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations

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Mark Perna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Perna for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Mark Perna generally travels from Beachwood, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jon Bergmann, Linda Darling-Hammond, Dr. Sharroky Hollie, Tom Vander Ark and Doug Lemov. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Perna for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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