★★★★★ Rated 4.9/5.0

Duncan Kirkwood connected well with the students and did an amazing job presenting. Teachers, students, and overall staff felt inspired.

Duncan Kirkwood has a great ability to connect with kids. He fully understands their age group. I also loved that he asked questions to help make his presentation specific to our students in the audience.

Duncan Kirkwood really spoke to all student groups – from the athlete to the “gamer” – he reached them all! I have been involved in this group for 19 years as a staff member and 6 years as a student – and Duncan is definitely in my top 5.

Duncan Kirkwood had done his homework and knew about our efforts in Spokane. His message was reinforced by his own story which made the effect of his keynote even more impactful!

Duncan Kirkwood was one of the best speakers we’ve ever had, and we will definitely be bringing him back here.

Duncan Kirkwood has such a genuine, positive personality, with a great sense of humor. His ability to connect with our teachers was appreciated. His presentation was extremely informative and relevant, which allowed teachers to leave with strategies and activities to use on day one in the classroom. Thank you for such a memorable experience!

Duncan Kirkwood did a great job speaking to our staff about resiliency. We can’t wait to have him back.

I highly recommend Duncan Kirkwood, he will not disappoint.

Duncan Kirkwood worked with our team to ensure that the 1,500 attendees left the conference feeling motivated, inspired, known, and valued to go out and do this very important work that they do.

Duncan Kirkwood’s presentation was ranked the highest by students of our entire event. He brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the message for students. I already recommended him to other Gear Up State Directors.