Public Speaking
Abeku Hayes is a nationally recognized educator, leadership coach, and parent advocate dedicated to helping schools and families create environments where neurodiverse children thrive. As the founder of Educators Outsourced LLC, Abeku has led groundbreaking work in literacy, inclusion, and family engagement—transforming classrooms and supporting families across New York City, Philadelphia, Dallas, and beyond.
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But Abeku’s story is more than professional—it’s deeply personal. As both a parent and a seasoned school leader, he understands the late nights, the stress, and the fierce love that parents carry. He knows the exhaustion teachers feel when strategies don’t seem to work, and the heartbreak families face when their child feels misunderstood. That’s why his message resonates: Abeku doesn’t just offer theories—he delivers practical, research-based strategies wrapped in empathy and humanity.
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Abeku has helped entire schools move from 48% to 82% reading proficiency in a single year, and he has coached countless teachers and families through the challenges of supporting neurodivergent learners. His approach is unapologetically strengths-based and soul-centered: he believes every child deserves a fair shot, and that parents and educators—when equipped with the right tools—are the ones who can level the playing field.
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When Abeku speaks, audiences laugh, nod, and leave with more than inspiration—they leave with a full “quiver” of strategies they can use tomorrow. Whether talking about reducing burnout, reframing behaviors, or building authentic parent-teacher partnerships, his call to action is clear: prescribe solutions, fill your quiver, and lead with soul.
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Above all, Abeku Hayes is committed to one thing: helping teachers and parents stand together to change futures for neurodiverse children.
Most Requested Keynotes
Leading With Soul: Leveling the Field for Neurodiverse Children
This empowering keynote brings parents and educators together in a shared mission: creating equitable opportunities for neurodiverse children. With humor, heart, and evidence-based strategies, Abeku Hayes guides the audience through the real challenges of supporting children whose brains process the world differently.
Drawing from his dual lens as both an experienced school leader and a father, Abeku unpacks the realities of burnout, the power of strengths-based approaches, and the importance of leading with soul—connecting our humanity to the humanity of every child. Through vivid metaphors and research-backed tools, he helps audiences build a “quiver” of strategies to anticipate, interrupt, and deescalate difficult moments while fostering resilience and confidence.
This keynote is especially suited for teachers, parents, and community organizations. Participants leave not just inspired, but equipped with practical prescriptions—not suggestions—that can be implemented immediately. With clarity and compassion, Abeku reminds us that while leveling the field for neurodiverse children is hard, it is possible—and worth every ounce of effort.
Ideal Audience: Parents, educators, and community groups working to support children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other neurodiverse profiles.
Unlocking Potential
This motivational keynote takes the audience on a transformative journey, examining how leaders, educators, and parents can create equitable opportunities for all youth. It is ideal for educational institutions, community organizations supporting marginalized individuals, and groups aiming to inspire action in their teams.
Understanding Neurodiversity
This insightful keynote offers a comprehensive exploration of how advocates can reshape the definition of "normal." By highlighting the delicate balance between inclusion and academic excellence, this presentation guides listeners toward advocacy, understanding, and harmony. It is particularly suited for educational institutions, community organizations, and parents.
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Growing Confident Children
Combining life experience, educational expertise, and joy, this keynote takes listeners through the trial and error of parenting while culminating in various lessons learned and the evidence to back them up. This keynote is especially suited for parents, childcare providers, and educators.
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