About me

Matinga Ragatz is a multiple-award winning  educator, keynote speaker and consultant. Her experience as teacher and instructional innovator has led her to redefine learning and has developed a trusted voice through which she strives to revolutionize the way children learn and the way teachers teach. Matinga's international background inspire a unique perspective on classroom instruction, learning and innovation.
Her passion for teaching has leads her to work to inspire, support, and influence creative educators worldwide. 
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​Matinga thrives helping educators create ownership and engagement within their classrooms and schools utilizing the the innovative  methodologies that she has developed and successfully implemented over 20 years.
Innovating the teaching profession
Mentoring, Coaching, Workshops, Strategic Planning, Course and Instructional Design --

national teachers hall of fame

Michigan teacher of the year

"There are no secret to success. It is a result of preparation, hard work, persistence and learning from failure". -- Colin Powell