Ian Moore

Educational Keynote Speaker | Founder, Motivated Education | Building Belief Before Results Through Personal Development for Educators | Mindset ​> Curriculum™

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Every student deserves someone who believes in them before they believe in themselves. That conviction has shaped my career for more than 20 years. From working with intervention students to partnering with school districts across Texas, I've learned that sustainable improvement rarely begins with a new curriculum. It begins with belief. That's why I founded Motivated Education. Through keynotes, professional learning, and strategic partnerships, I help schools strengthen the people who drive student success—educators, students, and families. My work is built on a simple philosophy: Mindset > Curriculum™ Because before students can achieve, someone must help them believe. Before teachers can inspire others, they must be reminded of the purpose that inspired them. And before schools can improve outcomes, they must build cultures where belief comes before results. Today, my work includes: • Educational Keynotes focused on educator belief, student mindset, family engagement, and school culture. • District Consulting that helps schools strengthen enrollment, engagement, and long-term student success. • Commercialization & Strategic Partnerships helping education companies bring meaningful solutions to schools through authentic relationships and practical implementation. I also serve districts through strategic partnerships with organizations including IEP Sensei, Pathway2Careers and Rally! Education, helping schools connect academics to careers, improve student engagement, and support student achievement through evidence-based instructional solutions. Whether I'm on a stage, in a boardroom, or working alongside district leaders, my mission remains the same: Help schools build belief that changes lives.

Experience

  • Founder at Motivated Education
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Motivated Education is a professional learning company that helps schools and educators strengthen the beliefs that drive student success. We partner with schools, districts, and conferences through keynote presentations, workshops, and educational resources that help educators build cultures of belief, purpose, and possibility. From our signature keynote Mindset > Curriculum™ to The Belief Series™ apparel collection, everything we create is designed around one idea: Belief comes before results. Because students often borrow our belief before they build their own.

  • Manager of Texas Partnerships at Pathway2Careers
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Align CTE + Math teams around career-connected math to improve Algebra I readiness and CCMR Support CLNA planning with labor-market insights and practical implementation steps Facilitate webinars, case studies, and district pilots to prove value fast

  • Instructional Solutions Specialist at RALLY! Education
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Guide STAAR-aligned intervention strategies and test-based instruction resources Build value-selling conversations that focus on student outcomes and teacher time saved

  • Account Executive at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
    Apr 2018 - Nov 2024 · 6 yrs 8 mos

  • Senior School's Engagement Executive at Zzish
    Sep 2017 - Feb 2018 · 6 mos