Our National Reach
Founder Speaking Engagements & National Recognition:
🗣 SXSW EDU (2024) – “The Future of Education: I’ll Build It Myself”
🏛 Cato Institute (2024) – Education Entrepreneurs Panel
💼 Forbes (2023) – “Timeless School Models for the 21st Century”
🔧 VELACon (2023) – “Reimagining Time, Space, and Labor”
🧠 Transcend Education Freedom Dreams Lab (2023)
🌍 Partnered with The National Microschooling Center, The Drexel Fund, VELA, and more

Let’s transform the future of education—together.
Invite Dominique Burgess to Speak
Dominique Burgess, founder of Burbrella Learning Academy, is a passionate advocate for educational equity, culturally responsive teaching, and the empowerment of neurodivergent and marginalized learners. With years of experience in alternative education models, community-rooted innovation, and school transformation, Dominique brings bold ideas and practical strategies to every stage she steps on. She is dedicated to sharing insights that challenge the status quo, inspire systemic change, and empower educators, parents, and policy leaders to rethink what is possible in education.
Topics Include
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Reimagining education through the lens of justice and liberation
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The power and promise of microschools for underserved communities
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Supporting neurodivergent learners with compassion and care
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Disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline
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Building culturally grounded, trauma-informed classrooms
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Empowering families as co-creators in education
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Entrepreneurship and innovation in education spaces
Audience Include
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Educators & school leaders
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Education nonprofits & funders
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Universities & teacher prep programs
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Parent groups & advocacy organizations
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Social impact events & equity-centered conferences
Bookings Available For
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Keynotes
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Panels
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Workshops
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Fireside chats
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Professional development sessions
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Podcast interviews