The Kid Whisperer
Behavioral Leadership Training

Presenter Bios 

Scott Ervin:

Scott Ervin has spent twenty-four years working with kids. He has served as a principal, superintendent, discipline specialist, mentor and father.  Scott has published a book with ASCD, “The Classroom Behavior Manual: How to Build Relationships with Students, Share Control, and Teach Positive Behaviors,”  and also writes a nationally syndicated newspaper advice column called “The Kid Whisperer”, appearing weekly in major newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Miami Herald and the Dallas Morning News. The book was the number one new release in the world in the field of education on Amazon. He has been featured in The Washington

 Post, USA Today, and on MSN.  

Scott and his team now travel the country teaching adults how to teach kids to use positive, pro-social behaviors. They demonstrate how to elicit positive behaviors in classrooms and common areas, retrain educators on how to do this, and coach these educators in real-time. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Master’s degree in Education, and has held an Ohio PreK-3 Teacher’s License. He has taught classroom management as an adjunct professor at Antioch-Midwest and as a visiting lecturer at The University of Dayton, Kansas State University, Ohio University, and Wright State University.  A former difficult kid, Scott lives in Dayton, Ohio with his wife Jessica and his daughter Violet. 

 Tony DeRose:
Tony is a dedicated Behavioral Consultant with a passion for fostering positive learning environments and supporting student success. With 14 years of experience as a public school teacher in Findlay, Ohio, he developed a deep understanding of student needs and classroom dynamics. After teaching, Tony became a Behavior Coach at the same elementary school, working closely with staff and students to implement effective behavior strategies. He then expanded his impact by serving as a Behavior Coach at both the junior high and intermediate levels, gaining valuable experience in supporting students across different developmental stages.  

In addition to his work in behavior support, Tony also served as a football coach at both the junior high and high school levels, helping to mentor student-athletes, build leadership skills, and instill discipline and teamwork.  Now, as a consultant, Tony partners with schools to equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to create structured, inclusive, and pro-social environments. He specializes in coaching staff on behavior management techniques, intervention strategies, and fostering strong relationships that lead to student success. With a commitment to empowering both teachers and students, Tony continues to make a meaningful impact in education.