ABOUT

JIM VAN ALLAN

Dr. Jim Van Allan is one of the top educational leadership speakers serving schools and districts across the country and internationally, helping educators and leaders build positive school cultures, strengthen teams, and lead with greater purpose and impact.

He is the Founder and current President of The Energy Bus for Schools program, which provides schools and leaders with practical activities, resources, coaching, and professional development focused on culture, leadership, communication, and positivity.

He is the best-selling author of The Energy Bus for Schools: 7 Ways to Improve Your School Culture, Remove Negativity, Energize Your Teachers, and Empower Your Students and The Energy Bus for Schools Field Guide. He also hosts the Energy Bus for Schools Podcast, covering school culture, leadership strategies, educational challenges, staff morale, communication, and practical solutions for today’s educators and leaders.

As a full partner with best-selling author Jon Gordon, he helps bring proven leadership and culture strategies to schools, companies, and organizations around the world.

He has also served in higher education as a Lead Communication Instructor, designing and delivering fully online communication courses focused on engagement, collaboration, and student success.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Communication Studies from University of Florida, a Master’s degree in Communication Studies from Florida Atlantic University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Keiser University.

He lives with his wife and three children in South Florida. 

Fun fact: Jim started as Jon Gordon’s very first intern and trainer in 2006 — and has since grown into Jon’s top education speaker and the President of The Energy Bus for Schools.