Cris Tovani

Cris Tovani

Keynote Speaker: Nationally Recognized Education Consultant & Instructional Coach; Author, "Why Do I Have to Read This?," "I Read It But I Don't Get It" & "Do I Really Have to Teach More Reading?"

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Cris Tovani Biography

Cris Tovani is an accomplished educator, having spent 31 years teaching students from first grade to seniors. Her career has been dedicated to bridging the often wide "knowing-doing" gap in education, applying reading and writing research to learners of all levels. In addition, she has worked with secondary English language learners in a high-poverty district in Colorado, showcasing her ability to adapt her teaching methods to a diverse range of learners.

Currently, Tovani facilitates literacy labs in several states and promotes collaboration among colleagues. Her work extends beyond teaching students to working with administrators, helping them build their background knowledge on best practices. Her dedication to improving education at all levels has also led her to become an internationally known consultant on reading, content comprehension, and assessment in secondary classrooms.

Expanding her influence beyond the classroom, Tovani has authored four books: "I Read It but I Don't Get It," "Do I Really Have to Teach Reading?," "So, What do They Really Know?," and "No More Telling as Teaching: Less Lecture, More Engaged Learning." These works further highlight her dedication to enhancing educational standards and practices, allowing her to share her innovative teaching strategies and insights into student learning and comprehension.

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Cris Tovani Speaking Topics

Removing the Masks of Disengagement: Strategies That Hook Our Most Reluctant Learners

The best reading strategy in the world won’t work if students are disengaged. Now, more than ever before, students want authentic reasons to read, write, and discuss. During this daylong workshop, Cris Tovani will share planning structures and literacy strategies to help content area teachers anticipate and remove learning roadblocks so that students are more engaged. Cris will provide concrete ideas to re-engage students and improve the way they comprehend text.

Participants will work toward meeting for the following learning targets:

  • I can describe what full engagement looks like.

  • I can plan so that students are engaged in the work of my discipline (reading, writing, discussing, creating, performing, solving, researching…) for more minutes of the class period than I am talking.

  • I can provide reasons for students to read, write, and discuss in my content area.

  • I can model for students how to monitor and repair meaning when reading complex text.

Cris Tovani Videos

Cris Tovani: Why Do I Need to Read This? - YouTube
Why Do I Have to Read This? with Cris Tovani - YouTube
Modeling What Good Readers Do - YouTube

How do I book Cris Tovani to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cris Tovani for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cris Tovani, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cris Tovani or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Cris Tovani for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Cris Tovani, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cris Tovani are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cris Tovani, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Cris Tovani speak about?

Cris Tovani is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Educational Motivational, Education, Literacy and Authors.

Where does Cris Tovani travel from?

Cris Tovani generally travels from Englewood, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Cris Tovani?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cris Tovani for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cris Tovani for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cris Tovani or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Cris Tovani is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Educational Motivational, Education and Literacy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cris Tovani for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Cris Tovani generally travels from Englewood, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robyn Jackson, Donalyn Miller and Katherine McKnight. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cris Tovani for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/07/2024.

Cris Tovani Speaking Topics

  • Removing the Masks of Disengagement: Strategies That Hook Our Most Reluctant Learners

    The best reading strategy in the world won’t work if students are disengaged. Now, more than ever before, students want authentic reasons to read, write, and discuss. During this daylong workshop, Cris Tovani will share planning structures and literacy strategies to help content area teachers anticipate and remove learning roadblocks so that students are more engaged. Cris will provide concrete ideas to re-engage students and improve the way they comprehend text.

    Participants will work toward meeting for the following learning targets:

    • I can describe what full engagement looks like.

    • I can plan so that students are engaged in the work of my discipline (reading, writing, discussing, creating, performing, solving, researching…) for more minutes of the class period than I am talking.

    • I can provide reasons for students to read, write, and discuss in my content area.

    • I can model for students how to monitor and repair meaning when reading complex text.

Cris Tovani Videos

Cris Tovani: Why Do I Need to Read This? - YouTube
Why Do I Have to Read This? with Cris Tovani - YouTube
Modeling What Good Readers Do - YouTube
Cris Tovani -- Formative Assessment: Smart is Something You Get ...

Cris Tovani Reviews

  • Midwest Principals' Center - May 18 2023

  • How do I book Cris Tovani to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cris Tovani for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cris Tovani, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cris Tovani or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Cris Tovani for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Cris Tovani, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cris Tovani are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cris Tovani, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Cris Tovani speak about?

    Cris Tovani is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Educational Motivational, Education, Literacy and Authors.
  • Where does Cris Tovani travel from?

    Cris Tovani generally travels from Englewood, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Cris Tovani?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cris Tovani for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cris Tovani for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cris Tovani or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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