Andi in a Tweet.

Andi in three sentences.

Andi McNair is a nationally recognized gifted education consultant, speaker, and author with more than two decades of experience in education. Drawing on her background as a classroom teacher, she has developed innovative, classroom-tested frameworks now used by educators and districts across the globe. Her work helps educators design learning experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and achievable for gifted learners and those who support them.

Andi in 80 words.

Andi McNair is a gifted education consultant, keynote speaker, and author. After years in the classroom, she realized something was missing for her gifted learners and set out to create a better way forward. That journey led to the development of Genius Hour, Gifted OnBoarding, and Designing for Depth. Andi is the author of four books and has partnered with districts around the world. Today, she helps educators design learning experiences that are meaningful for gifted learners and manageable for the people who support them.

Andi in 30 seconds.

Andi McNair is a gifted education consultant, bestselling author, and internationally sought keynote speaker. Before founding A Meaningful Mess, she was a classroom teacher doing everything right and still watching her gifted learners coast. When she couldn't find a roadmap for meaningful gifted learning, she built one. That work led to three classroom-tested frameworks—Genius Hour, Gifted OnBoarding, and Designing for Depth—along with four books, a thriving educator community, and partnerships with schools and districts around the world. Known for combining inspiration with practical strategies, Andi helps educators create learning experiences that are meaningful for gifted learners and manageable for the people who serve them.

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Our next speaker started as a classroom teacher with a simple question:

Why were so many gifted learners succeeding without truly being challenged?

When she couldn't find a roadmap for deeper, more meaningful learning, she created one.

Today, her frameworks—Genius Hour, Gifted OnBoarding, and Designing for Depth—are used by educators around the world. She is the author of four books on gifted education, a sought-after keynote speaker, and a trusted partner to schools and districts committed to doing better for gifted learners.

What educators appreciate most about Andi is that she doesn't just inspire new thinking—she provides practical ways to make it happen.

And, fair warning: if you've ever heard her speak, you know she has a gifted education analogy for just about everything.

Please join me in giving a warm {Event Name} welcome to Andi McNair!

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