Doodlin’ with Dearybury: Unlocking the Power of the Doodle

Unlock the transformative potential of doodling in this engaging session with Jed Dearybury. Doodling isn't just for artists — it's a scientifically proven method of learning that enhances comprehension and retention for learners of all ages and abilities. Join us as we explore the whimsical world of doodling and discover how this simple, yet powerful technique can empower you to become a better thinker, learner, and creator.

Jed Dearybury began his education career in 2001. During his 13-year early childhood classroom tenure, Jed received numerous awards. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the South Carolina honoree of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and was named as a top 5 finalist for South Carolina Teacher of the Year because of his passion, love, and success in education. In 2016, he was also named the first ever Milken Fellow for the state of South Carolina. 
 
Since leaving the 2nd grade classroom in 2015, he has led professional development across the country and trained the next generation of educators through his work and teaching in higher education. His courses include Children’s Literature, Creativity and Play for Early Childhood, Fine Arts in the Elementary Classroom, and Arts for Educational Advance. In August 2019, he started his own education consulting business, mrdearybury.com LLC, where he is the Director of Creativity. He published his first book, The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages in June of 2020. His second book, Courageous Classroom, written with Dr. Janet Taylor, was released in July 2021. Book number three, The Playful Life: The Power of Play in Our Everyday, was released in October 2022. His mission is to equip, encourage, empower, and engage the teaching profession using creativity, laughter, and hands-on fun!