THERMOSTAT LEADER
ABOUT
WHO I AM
Dr. Tron Young has almost two decades of combined experience as a middle school teacher, elementary principal, and middle school principal. He is the building principal at Joseph Arthur Middle School in the Central 104 School District in O’Fallon, IL. He is the 2020 Illinois Middle School Principal of the year and Illinois NASSP National Distinguished Principal of the Year. He has also been awarded the Pacesetter Award through Kaskaskia College, the Illinois Education Association Bob Haisman “Teacher of the Year,” 100
Black Men United Educator of the Year, and Regional Middle School Principal of theYear Award. Most recently he was one of the finalist for the 2023 Golden Apple Excellence in Leadership Award.
Dr. Young is the founder and organizer of the Illinois Grow Summit to grow, retain, and
recruit more educational teachers and leaders of color. He is the founder and host of the
Be The Thermostat Podcast. Dr. Young is also an adjunct professional at Southern Illinois
University – Edwardsville. He has been a featured speaker and presenter at local, state,
and national conferences. He emphasizes the importance of goal setting, school culture,
teacher professional development, staff motivation, and leadership coaching. He has
been a motivational speaker at middle and high schools, speaking on perseverance,
making good choices, setting goals, and youth leadership development.
SERVICES I OFFER
LET'S CONNECT & GROW TOGETHER!
Dr. Young believes you have to do the things that others do not think to do to get the
results that others are not able to get
Keynote Speaking
Motivational Speaking
Professional Development Workshops
Student Motivational Speaking/Workshop
Contact today to inquire about any of these services offered by Dr. Tron Young.
PODCAST
BE THE THERMOSTAT
My podcast will help you see examples of what it means to Be the Thermostat when it comes to Leadership, Education, and Personal Growth. Be the Thermostat podcast features guests whose voice and stories will help uplift and motivate others to Be the Thermostat and not the Thermometer. There will be a little bit of something for everyone.
VIDEOS
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