Kim Strobel is an internationally recognized motivational speaker, author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, and happiness and well-being expert. With 27 years in education as a teacher, curriculum director, and educational leader, Kim brings deep insight and real-world experience to her work. Today, she speaks to audiences across education, business, government, and organizations nationwide, helping people reclaim their joy, strengthen their well-being, and create lives filled with greater purpose.
Drawing on research in positive psychology and the science of happiness, Kim shares practical, evidence-based strategies that help people manage stress, increase happiness, build resilience, and create meaningful change both personally and professionally.
As the founder of Strobel Education, Kim also leads a team of experienced educators and consultants who provide professional development, training, coaching, and consulting to schools and districts across the country.
Outside of her work, Kim loves life with her husband, Scott, and is a proud mom to her son, Spencer. She’s an avid runner and passionate animal rescuer who has helped save more than 264 dogs!
Kim Strobel is an internationally recognized motivational speaker, author of Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy, and happiness and well-being expert. With 27 years in education as a teacher, curriculum director, and educational leader, Kim brings deep insight and real-world experience to her work.
Today, Kim speaks to audiences across education, business, government, and organizations nationwide, helping people understand the science behind happiness and well-being and, more importantly, how to put it into practice. Her engaging, high-energy approach combines research, storytelling, humor, and practical strategies that help people manage stress, build resilience, increase happiness, and reconnect with greater purpose in both work and life.
As the founder of Strobel Education, Kim leads a team of experienced educators and consultants who provide professional development, training, coaching, and consulting to schools and districts across the country. Their work spans educator well-being, student behavior and regulation, school culture, and effective instructional practices, giving educators practical strategies they can put into action immediately.
At the heart of Kim’s work is a belief that people are at their best when they feel supported, connected, purposeful, and well. Whether she’s speaking to educators, executives, employees, or organizational leaders, Kim helps people recognize that well-being isn’t separate from performance. It’s foundational to how we lead, work, connect, and live.
Kim’s work has reached thousands of people across the country, helping individuals and teams reconnect with their purpose while developing practical tools to navigate stress, strengthen relationships, and bring greater joy and intention to their work and lives.
Outside of her work, Kim loves life with her husband, Scott, and is a proud mom to her son, Spencer. She’s an avid runner and passionate animal rescuer who has helped save more than 264 dogs!
