--- title: SMS Speaker | Tom Pesce description: Tom Pesce, the keynote speaker for the 2025 Substitute Management Symposium, inspires audiences with engaging talks for top companies like NASA and Amazon. --- ** ### View Past Session Recordings & Decks Please complete the form below to access past session resources. By clicking Submit, you agree that the information you have provided is subject to our [Privacy Policy](https://www.redroverk12.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en). You also agree to receive communications from Red Rover. 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His long client list includes companies such as Morgan Stanley, NASA, Amazon, Google, NBC, Deloitte, Nasdaq, Formula 1, and more. As a speaker, Tom shares with school districts and companies alike the secret to making moments matter for others. His unforgettable high-energy keynote is a catalyst for creating a culture of trust and respect within your organization. Tom has toured the country as a headliner for Princess Cruises and regularly performs for some of the most prestigious resorts, theaters, and Fortune 500 companies in the world. Known for combining his unique brand of fast-paced “high-octane” magic with his genuine ability to connect deeply with an audience, Tom creates a visual performance and speaking style that leaves clients and attendees talking about him for years to come. Whether he’s entertaining an audience on stage, delivering a transformative keynote, or hosting a convention for thousands, Tom creates an experience that is totally unique and absolutely unforgettable. In addition to his award-winning stage work, Tom is also a distinguished educator with over twenty years of classroom experience. He has earned multiple graduate degrees in the fields of elementary education, school district administration, and advanced leadership studies. Tom lives in Ridgefield, CT with his wife, Becky, and their three children. ### About the Talk Keynote Presentation Tom Pesce #### 11:15 AM - 11:50 AM ET ![](https://www.redroverk12.com/hubfs/houston/Symposium/Logo/symposium-white-color-logo.svg) ### Ready for the future? Join 800+ K12 HR leaders at the 2025 Substitute Management Symposium. 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