KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Relevant, Timely, Compelling
Emily Cherkin, MEd., combines the unparalleled expertise of a well-known screentime expert (Chuck Norris quoted her) with the compassionate and accessible voice of someone who understands the struggles of becoming more tech-intentional—both as a teacher and a parent.
Emily’s charisma and professionalism translate to any setting, from auditoriums to conference rooms to classrooms.
Described as “eye-opening,” “highly engaging,” “humorous and empathetic," and “simply a dynamo,” Emily is the speaker and presenter you’ve been looking for.
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Relevant, Timely, Compelling
Emily Cherkin, MEd., combines the unparalleled expertise of a well-known screentime expert (Chuck Norris quoted her) with the compassionate and accessible voice of someone who understands the struggles of becoming more tech-intentional—both as a teacher and a parent.
Emily’s charisma and professionalism translate to any setting, from auditoriums to conference rooms to classrooms.
Described as “eye-opening,” “highly engaging,” “humorous and empathetic," and “simply a dynamo,” Emily is the speaker and presenter you’ve been looking for.
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Relevant, Timely, Compelling
Emily Cherkin, MEd., combines the unparalleled expertise of a well-known screentime expert (Chuck Norris quoted her) with the compassionate and accessible voice of someone who understands the struggles of becoming more tech-intentional—both as a teacher and a parent.
Emily’s charisma and professionalism translate to any setting, from auditoriums to conference rooms to classrooms.
Described as “eye-opening,” “highly engaging,” “humorous and empathetic," and “simply a dynamo,” Emily is the speaker and presenter you’ve been looking for.
“Emily Cherkin is an outstanding public speaker on the topic of screentime. Emily is engaging, relatable and realistic. She is an expert on the alarming statistics regarding screentime and our youth and she is equally knowledgeable on real life strategies to handle screentime challenges with children of all ages.”
Brenna McCown
Parent Map Events Manager
“Emily is realistic, approachable, relatable, and, of course, knowledgeable. She is able to get people to listen to her and hear her important message. We need her voice.”
Z.C.
H.R. Event Planner
“We could not have been happier with Emily and her presentation...It was similar to a TED talk: great visuals and current data, dynamic pacing, thought-provoking, and really funny...Emily is simply a dynamo. She has set a very high bar at our school for parent presentations.”
Barry Wright
Head of School at The Perkins School
“The reason we feel compelled to listen to Emily is because she is so authentically herself. She is approachable, serious, and deeply caring. The ripple effect of her efforts will spread because people need to hear the truth.”
S.L.
Parent
“Emily is a dynamic speaker, engaging and funny. While the information she presents about technology today is sobering, Emily provides reasonable solutions and relevant suggestions to help us navigate the tech-saturated world around us. As a parent of three children who all love technology, I appreciated Emily’s clear vision and advice on how to be more tech-intentional.”
M.C.
Parent
“Emily Cherkin is an outstanding public speaker on the topic of screentime. Emily is engaging, relatable and realistic. She is an expert on the alarming statistics regarding screentime and our youth and she is equally knowledgeable on real life strategies to handle screentime challenges with children of all ages.”
Brenna McCown
Parent Map Events Manager
“Emily is realistic, approachable, relatable, and, of course, knowledgeable. She is able to get people to listen to her and hear her important message. We need her voice.”
Z.C.
H.R. Event Planner
“We could not have been happier with Emily and her presentation...It was similar to a TED talk: great visuals and current data, dynamic pacing, thought-provoking, and really funny...Emily is simply a dynamo. She has set a very high bar at our school for parent presentations.”
Barry Wright
Head of School at The Perkins School
“The reason we feel compelled to listen to Emily is because she is so authentically herself. She is approachable, serious, and deeply caring. The ripple effect of her efforts will spread because people need to hear the truth.”
S.L.
Parent
“Emily is a dynamic speaker, engaging and funny. While the information she presents about technology today is sobering, Emily provides reasonable solutions and relevant suggestions to help us navigate the tech-saturated world around us. As a parent of three children who all love technology, I appreciated Emily’s clear vision and advice on how to be more tech-intentional.”
M.C.
Parent
“Emily Cherkin is an outstanding public speaker on the topic of screentime. Emily is engaging, relatable and realistic. She is an expert on the alarming statistics regarding screentime and our youth and she is equally knowledgeable on real life strategies to handle screentime challenges with children of all ages.”
Brenna McCown
Parent Map Events Manager
“Emily is realistic, approachable, relatable, and, of course, knowledgeable. She is able to get people to listen to her and hear her important message. We need her voice.”
Z.C.
H.R. Event Planner
“We could not have been happier with Emily and her presentation...It was similar to a TED talk: great visuals and current data, dynamic pacing, thought-provoking, and really funny...Emily is simply a dynamo. She has set a very high bar at our school for parent presentations.”
Barry Wright
Head of School at The Perkins School
“The reason we feel compelled to listen to Emily is because she is so authentically herself. She is approachable, serious, and deeply caring. The ripple effect of her efforts will spread because people need to hear the truth.”
S.L.
Parent
“Emily is a dynamic speaker, engaging and funny. While the information she presents about technology today is sobering, Emily provides reasonable solutions and relevant suggestions to help us navigate the tech-saturated world around us. As a parent of three children who all love technology, I appreciated Emily’s clear vision and advice on how to be more tech-intentional.”
M.C.
Parent
“Emily Cherkin is an outstanding public speaker on the topic of screentime. Emily is engaging, relatable and realistic. She is an expert on the alarming statistics regarding screentime and our youth and she is equally knowledgeable on real life strategies to handle screentime challenges with children of all ages.”
Brenna McCown
Parent Map Events Manager
“Emily is realistic, approachable, relatable, and, of course, knowledgeable. She is able to get people to listen to her and hear her important message. We need her voice.”
Z.C.
H.R. Event Planner
“We could not have been happier with Emily and her presentation...It was similar to a TED talk: great visuals and current data, dynamic pacing, thought-provoking, and really funny...Emily is simply a dynamo. She has set a very high bar at our school for parent presentations.”
Barry Wright
Head of School at The Perkins School
“The reason we feel compelled to listen to Emily is because she is so authentically herself. She is approachable, serious, and deeply caring. The ripple effect of her efforts will spread because people need to hear the truth.”
S.L.
Parent
“Emily is a dynamic speaker, engaging and funny. While the information she presents about technology today is sobering, Emily provides reasonable solutions and relevant suggestions to help us navigate the tech-saturated world around us. As a parent of three children who all love technology, I appreciated Emily’s clear vision and advice on how to be more tech-intentional.”
M.C.
Parent
Topic Recommendations
Topic Recommendations
Possible Keynote Speaking Topics
“Becoming Tech-Intentional in a Tik-Tok World”
“The Screentime Solution: Less is More, Later is Better, Relationships Before Screens
“EdTech is Just BigTech in a Sweater Vest: 3 Things Parents Need to Know”
“It’s Not Just the Kids: Adults Have a Screentime Problem Too”
“This is Not Our Fault: How Persuasive Design Keeps Us Glued to Our Phones”
“What to Do (and What Not to Do) About Screentime and Children”
“Don’t Teach Kids to Code: Teach Them to Connect IRL and Other Skills That Matter More”
Possible Keynote Speaking Topics
“Becoming Tech-Intentional in a Tik-Tok World”
“The Screentime Solution: Less is More, Later is Better, Relationships Before Screens
“EdTech is Just BigTech in a Sweater Vest: 3 Things Parents Need to Know”
“It’s Not Just the Kids: Adults Have a Screentime Problem Too”
“This is Not Our Fault: How Persuasive Design Keeps Us Glued to Our Phones”
“What to Do (and What Not to Do) About Screentime and Children”
“Don’t Teach Kids to Code: Teach Them to Connect IRL and Other Skills That Matter More”
Possible Keynote Speaking Topics
“Becoming Tech-Intentional in a Tik-Tok World”
“The Screentime Solution: Less is More, Later is Better, Relationships Before Screens
“EdTech is Just BigTech in a Sweater Vest: 3 Things Parents Need to Know”
“It’s Not Just the Kids: Adults Have a Screentime Problem Too”
“This is Not Our Fault: How Persuasive Design Keeps Us Glued to Our Phones”
“What to Do (and What Not to Do) About Screentime and Children”
“Don’t Teach Kids to Code: Teach Them to Connect IRL and Other Skills That Matter More”
Why work with Emily?
The Screentime Consultant helps communities become Tech-Intentional. Emily empowers families and schools to prioritize relationships, skills, and safety with her tech-intentional approach.
Integrity
Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one else is watching. This is why Emily doesn’t endorse or hold affiliate relationships with any tech-based product, service, or company. We respect the work you’ve already done and support your leadership when you make courageous changes.
Curiosity
Curiosity means starting from a place of non-judgmental questioning. It means assuming best intentions, a willingness to learn more, and a desire to make change with new information. Emily replaces judgment with curiosity in the work she does with families, schools, and communities. We start where you are.
Courage
Courage is being afraid and choosing to act in spite of the fear. Emily knows that change doesn’t come from sitting and watching. We have to not only talk our talk, but walk our walk. Emily works with people from all over the world, because at the end of the day, this is about protecting children and childhood, not promoting a specific agenda.
Why work with Emily?
The Screentime Consultant helps communities become Tech-Intentional. Emily empowers families and schools to prioritize relationships, skills, and safety with her tech-intentional approach.
Integrity
Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one else is watching. This is why Emily doesn’t endorse or hold affiliate relationships with any tech-based product, service, or company. We respect the work you’ve already done and support your leadership when you make courageous changes.
Curiosity
Curiosity means starting from a place of non-judgmental questioning. It means assuming best intentions, a willingness to learn more, and a desire to make change with new information. Emily replaces judgment with curiosity in the work she does with families, schools, and communities. We start where you are.
Courage
Courage is being afraid and choosing to act in spite of the fear. Emily knows that change doesn’t come from sitting and watching. We have to not only talk our talk, but walk our walk. Emily works with people from all over the world, because at the end of the day, this is about protecting children and childhood, not promoting a specific agenda.
Why work with Emily?
The Screentime Consultant helps communities become Tech-Intentional. Emily empowers families and schools to prioritize relationships, skills, and safety with her tech-intentional approach.
Integrity
Integrity means doing the right thing even when no one else is watching. This is why Emily doesn’t endorse or hold affiliate relationships with any tech-based product, service, or company. We respect the work you’ve already done and support your leadership when you make courageous changes.
Curiosity
There is a lot of tech-funded "research" about the benefits of technology.
My recommendations are rooted in the science of childhood development from independent researchers.
Courage
Courage is being afraid and choosing to act in spite of the fear. Emily knows that change doesn’t come from sitting and watching. We have to not only talk our talk, but walk our walk. Emily works with people from all over the world, because at the end of the day, this is about protecting children and childhood, not promoting a specific agenda.
Are you ready to be Tech-Intentional™?
Click below to contact Emily and see if a Tech-intentional™ approach is right for you!
Are you ready to be Tech-Intentional™?
Click below to contact Emily and see if a Tech-intentional™ approach is right for you!
Are you ready to be Tech-Intentional™?
Click below to contact Emily and see if a Tech-intentional™ approach is right for you!