BIOGRAPHY:
Myron frequently visits schools, conferences, and districts around the world to share his 25 years of practitioner and leadership experience. He helps educators generate ideas and navigate issues surrounding grading, assessment, reporting and student voice.
Myron’s published work includes numerous journal articles and his best-selling book, Grading Smarter, Not Harder– Assessment Strategies that Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn (ASCD, 2014). His second book, ‘Giving Students a Say! Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage’ was released in January of 2021. Check it out here, or click on the cover below.
Myron lives in Summerland, BC, Canada with his family. In addition to being an author and speaker, he fills a part-time role as Vice-Principal for Communicating Student Learning in his local school district – Okanagan-Skaha 67.

As a former student, it’s so exciting to see you continuing to inspire and fight for the success of the younger generation. You certainly did for us, and we’ll appreciate it forever. You are an amazing teacher and educator.
Hi Myron,
Excellent presentation on Students of Poverty in Bensenville Illinois. You really connected with the staff!
Cheers!
Jim Stelter
How about you do a Ted Talk?