Who is Mindy Bingham?

Mindy Bingham is the author and co-author of over 20 books with total sales of over 2.5 million copies and, for more than 30 years, CEO of Academic Innovations, a mission-driven educational publisher. A highly sought-after speaker and consultant, she has been a guest on over 80 radio and TV talk shows. Knowledgeable, articulate, and witty, Mindy will educate and entertain your audience.

Recognized as a thought leader in education, Mindy received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for Innovative Approaches to Curricula from the United States Congress and was presented with the Breaking Traditions Award from the Equity Council of the national Association for Career and Technical Education.

Between 1990 and today, Mindy Bingham has created, co-founded, or been actively involved with the following educational innovations:

  • Get Focused…Stay Focused!® Program
  • Course Standards for Freshman Transition Classes
  • The Skills-Based Education Plan
  • Flipping the College Decision-Making Paradigm
  • Comprehensive Guidance Courses in the Classroom
  • The 10-Year Education and Career Planning Process
  • Integration of Career Planning into the Academic Classroom
  • Developing the Employability Mindset in Adolescents
  • Supporting Hardy Personality Traits in Girls
  • First-Year Experience Course for Entering College Students
  • Banning Chatbots in the Elementary Classroom


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