Wade King is a veteran educator and the Chief Operating Officer of Get Your Teach On, a global movement transforming professional development. A graduate of Anderson University with a Master’s in Educational Administration, Wade’s mission is fueled by a powerful personal history. Having survived child abuse, neglect, and homelessness, he found his lifeline in school. Those experiences shaped his relentless drive to create classrooms where every student feels seen and valued.
In his 19-year career, Wade has served as a Teacher of the Year and Director of Curriculum, consistently achieving top-tier student performance. His "no excuses" approach blends high expectations with music, engagement, and rigor. Over the last decade, he has scaled Get Your Teach On from small gatherings into a worldwide force. From sleeping on park benches to commanding main stages at the world’s largest teaching conferences, Wade’s journey stands as a blueprint for resilience and the life-changing power of education.