[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1734633975581{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background: rgba(255,255,255,0.48) url(https://maxwellleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Patrick-BG-new.webp?id=62927) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;*background-color: rgb(255,255,255) !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”PATRICK ERWIN” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:38px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:44px” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_id=”header-h1″][vc_column_text pzt_text_alignment=”text-left”]Patrick M. Erwin is the Curriculum Director at Maxwell Leadership Foundation, where he blends his passion for education and leadership development. Previously, he spent 17 years as High School Band Director at Hillgrove High School in Cobb County, GA. Patrick holds degrees in Political Science, Music Education, and Leadership from the University of Georgia, Auburn University, and Berry College. Recognized with awards such as the Symetra ‘Hero in the Classroom’ and George N. Parks “Leadership in Music Education,” Patrick is a sought-after speaker on leadership, student engagement, and professional development. He has presented at conferences such as the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic and the California Directors of Activities National Conference.. Patrick continues to inspire educators and leaders alike with his commitment to fostering growth, creating positive cultures, and shaping the next generation.[/vc_column_text][soprano_theme_button align=”align_left” el_class=”book-now-button” link=”url:%23andrew-form|title:BOOK%20NOW||” css=”.vc_custom_1733949497971{border-radius: 35px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1733787104031{padding-top: 75px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;background-image: url(https://maxwellleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-bg-andrew.webp?id=62627) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”ACHIEVEMENTS” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:38px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ el_id=”book-center-tab”][vc_single_image image=”62933″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_id=”white-texts”]Patrick Erwin was honored as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” on October 1, 2014, in a surprise presentation by Symetra, Sun Trust, and the Atlanta Falcons, recognizing his contributions as the band director at Hillgrove High School in Powder Springs, Georgia.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ el_id=”book-center-tab”][vc_single_image image=”62934″ img_size=”250×250″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_id=”white-texts”]Patrick M. Erwin was awarded the 2015 George N. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). He received the honor during the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis on November 14, 2015.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ el_id=”book-center-tab”][vc_single_image image=”62935″ img_size=”250×250″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_id=”white-texts”]Patrick Erwin was recognized as one of the 25 Best Teachers in Cobb County by Cobb Life Magazine in 2022. Chosen for his outstanding dedication to education, Erwin was nominated by readers and selected by the magazine’s staff for his inspiring contributions, particularly during the challenges of teaching in a global pandemic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1733787612824{padding-top: 75px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”SPEAKING TOPICS” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:38px|text_align:left|color:%23131c4b|line_height:44px” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1733787594219{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #afafaf !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Student Leadership ➤” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23131c4b|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”]Students will learn that leadership is about character, courage, and perspective. They will also gain simple tools to lead themselves, face challenges, and make a positive impact on their school and everyday lives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Parenting the Next Generation ➤” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23131c4b|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”]Participants will learn how the internet and smartphones impact Generation Z’s stress and behavior. They’ll gain practical strategies to help students manage stress, rethink tech usage, and take ownership of their lives in a digital world. Parents will also explore new ways to foster critical thinking and responsible technology use in the age of AI.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1733787594219{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #afafaf !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Understanding Emerging Generations ➤” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23131c4b|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”][vc_column_text el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”]Participants will learn the key differences between Generation Z, Alphas, and other generations, along with the challenges they face. They’ll gain practical strategies for leading today’s students, fostering unity in multigenerational environments, and building resilience, grit, and resourcefulness in both students and staff.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Why Soft Skills Matter ➤” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23131c4b|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”][vc_column_text el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”]Participants will learn the five essential soft skills students need to succeed in the 21st century. They’ll gain practical strategies, compelling stories, and tools from the Habitudes series to empower students and develop next-generation leaders in today’s tech-driven world.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#d9d9d9″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1733787594219{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #afafaf !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”School Culture and Engagement ➤” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23131c4b|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”][vc_column_text el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”]Participants will learn strategies to build a strong, inclusive school culture where leaders, teachers, and students feel valued and engaged. They’ll gain practical tools to address modern challenges like shorter attention spans and post-pandemic frustrations while reigniting educators’ passion for teaching and leadership.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Innovative Educational Practices ➤” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23131c4b|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”][vc_column_text el_id=”speaking-topics-texts”]Participants will explore the unique attitudes and behaviors of 21st-century students and learn why some traditional methods are no longer effective. They’ll gain new, research backed strategies and real-world techniques to better engage and lead today’s learners.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733788714695{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1734041829108{background-image: url(https://maxwellleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Patrick-2-scaled.webp?id=62792) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_id=”andrew-img”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1733788348141{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;background-image: url(https://maxwellleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/maxwell-bg-2.2-1.webp?id=62644) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Kaylee M” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1734041019802{margin-bottom: -5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”High School Sophomore” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:14px|text_align:left|color:%238e9091|line_height:21px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_id=”white-texts”]“Mr. Erwin applies leadership qualities to whatever he may be teaching. He helps students understand how to use those qualities in all aspects of life, whether that be within music, leading, following, or anything else. He achieves this by using inclusive real-world examples that anyone can relate to in some capacity. By reaching all of the students that he is teaching, he ensures that everyone is aware that they are a leader and are capable of showing those qualities in everything they do.”[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Tim McKinney” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1734041162962{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: -5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Band Director at Piney Grove Middle School” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:14px|text_align:left|color:%238e9091|line_height:21px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_id=”white-texts”]“Usually, I loathe presentations that many do not have anything to do with my area of education. This was a breath of fresh air. It was fun, engaging and was definitely on topic for our area. I really enjoyed having Patrick come to our school system and present.”[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Dr. Chris Carr” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1734041216372{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: -5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Teacher at Carrollton High School” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:14px|text_align:left|color:%238e9091|line_height:21px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_id=”white-texts”]“Patrick led a half-day leadership clinic with my band students this summer and left a significant impression. He has a knack for making students comfortable and has the charisma to encourage them to open up. The lesson that he presented became the focal point of our season. We used its principles to increase our efficiency during rehearsals and to foster relationships amongst our members. This has been the best year of my teaching career thus far, and my student leadership has made the difference. Patrick’s clinic provided what my students needed to become the game changers they are today.”[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Ethan Kimbrough” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:36px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1734634753394{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: -5px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”High School Sophomore” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:14px|text_align:left|color:%238e9091|line_height:21px” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text el_id=”white-texts”]“Mr. Erwin is energetic, attentive to his students, and most of all hilarious when it comes to his lessons. The games we played in his leadership classes were not only fun but did help me improve my leadership and communication skills. I don’t think a lot of people are able to captivate audiences like him, and I know for a fact that no one else can make connections with students like he can.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1733949331126{padding-top: 75px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}” el_class=”form-section-andrew” el_id=”andrew-form”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”BOOK PATRICK ERWIN” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:38px|text_align:center|color:%23131c4b|line_height:44px” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

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