TOPIC
X
IN-PERSON FEE RANGE
X
SPEAKER LOCATION
X
SELECT PROGRAM
X
Jennie Young

Jennie Young

Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin Green Bay

In-Person Fee Range:
Up To $5000
Fee Details
Virtual Fee Range:
Inquire for Fee
Traveling from:
Wisconsin
Jennie Young TED Talk

Jennie Young

Assistant Professor at University of Wisconsin Green Bay

In-Person Fee Range:
Up To $5000
Fee Details
Virtual Fee Range:
Inquire for Fee
Traveling from:
Wisconsin

Why Book

  • She is a published author and TEDx Speaker
  • Former high School teacher and current assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Biography

Jennie Young is a former high school teacher and current faculty at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She researches, writes, and speaks about how the American obsession with safety and security is ruining the American high school and offers a new way of thinking that could radically change the toxic cultures and discipline problems that plague our schools. She has published a book and given a TEDx talk on the topic in addition to doing radio and podcast interviews.

Read More

Programs

"It Doesn't Have to Be Like This: How Cultural Paranoia is Ruining High School"

This speech traces the history of how the Columbine shooting and subsequent acts of school violence transformed American high schools for the worse and addresses steps we can take to reform toward more positive and productive school cultures. It is geared toward high school administrators and teachers.

"We're Doing it Wrong: How America's Obsession with Safety is Endangering our Kids"

This speech demonstrates how high-security, high-surveillance school buildings are actually making our kids less safe and addresses more productive and sustainable methods of protecting our kids. It is geared toward high school administrators and teachers.

"Why the 'Us Against Them' Mentality Doesn't Work in High Schools and How to Move to Something that Does"

This talk explores the ways in which teachers and administrators can use language to forge connection and elicit cooperation from high school students. It is geared toward high school administrators and teachers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Jennie Young?

Jennie Young is a professor, author, and rhetorical scholar known for her work in feminist rhetoric, communication, and discourse analysis. She teaches writing and rhetoric at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and is also the creator of the “Burned Haystack Dating Method,” a framework that analyzes patterns in communication and dating profiles to help people identify unhealthy or misleading behavior.

2. What does Jennie Young speak about?

Jennie Young speaks about rhetoric, communication patterns, feminist theory, dating culture, online behavior, and how language shapes perception and decision-making. In her talk often referred to as “Stupid School Security and Discipline Policies,” she also examines how American high schools increasingly adopt surveillance-heavy, control-oriented systems that can resemble prison-like environments and raise concerns about student autonomy and trust.

3. What audiences is Jennie Young best suited for?

She is best suited for educational conferences, academic audiences, teacher training groups, school administrators, university programs, and organizations interested in communication, rhetoric, culture, and social systems. She also resonates with audiences focused on gender studies, youth development, and critical approaches to institutional design.

4. What makes Jennie Young different from other speakers?

Jennie Young stands out because she is a rhetorical scholar who uses academic research, cultural critique, and humor to analyze real-world systems. Her presentations are grounded in critical thinking rather than inspiration alone, often challenging audiences to rethink assumptions about education, authority, communication, and social norms.

How do I book Jennie Young for an event?

To check the speaker’s availability or request a quote, call 973-313-9800, email info@eaglestalent.com, or visit the speaker’s profile at EaglesTalent.com and complete the booking inquiry form.

 

What are Jennie Young’s speaking fees?

Jon Picoult speaking fee varies depending on the event format, location, and specific requirements. To get an exact quote, contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau by calling 973-313-9800, emailing info@eaglestalent.com, or completing the Check Availability form on the speaker’s profile page.

7. Can Jennie Young customize the keynote for my audience?

Yes. Her talks are typically adapted to the audience and context, whether that is an academic conference, educator training, or public lecture. She often tailors examples and frameworks around communication, rhetoric, or institutional critique depending on the group.

8. What do audiences say about Jennie Young’s presentations?

 

 

 

NEED MORE IDEAS?

We are here to help.
Speak with our experienced Program Consultants.

Call us or Live Chat Below

NEED MORE IDEAS?

We are here to help.
Speak with our experienced Program Consultants.

Call us or Live Chat Below

NEED MORE IDEAS?

We are here to help.
Speak with our experienced Program Consultants.

Call us or Live Chat Below

NEED MORE IDEAS?

We are here to help.
Speak with our experienced Program Consultants.

Call us or Live Chat Below

NEED MORE IDEAS?

We are here to help.
Speak with our experienced Program Consultants.

Call us or Live Chat Below