"Andrew Marotta helps leaders and educators move from surviving to thriving through resilience, relationships, and impactful leadership."
Andrew Marotta
Founder of the Surviving & Thriving Movement
Leadership Speaker | Author | Educator
Andrew Marotta is an educator, author, speaker, and leadership expert who inspires audiences to lead with purpose, perseverance, and positivity. With more than two decades of experience as a school leader and current Director of Communications & Academic Services for Port Jervis Schools in New York, Andrew brings practical leadership lessons that resonate with educators, administrators, and organizational leaders alike.
Known for his authentic storytelling, engaging activities, and high-energy presentations, Andrew helps audiences navigate challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful impact in their schools, teams, and communities. As the founder of the Surviving & Thriving movement, his message encourages people to move beyond simply getting through difficult times and instead embrace growth, leadership, and fulfillment.
In addition to his work in education, Andrew spent nearly 20 years officiating Division I men's college basketball, working conferences including the ACC, A-10, CAA, Patriot League, Ivy League, MAAC, and NEC. The lessons learned from performing under pressure at the highest levels of competition continue to shape his powerful message on leadership, confidence, teamwork, and perseverance.
Andrew is the author of seven leadership books and a nationally recognized speaker who leaves audiences energized, inspired, and equipped to make a greater impact.
Major Speaking Topics
Surviving & Thriving
Moving beyond burnout, stress, and overwhelm to create a life and career filled with purpose, energy, and impact.
Leadership That Makes an Impact
Practical leadership strategies that help leaders influence others, build trust, and create positive change.
Thriving Under Pressure
Lessons from education leadership and Division I basketball officiating on performing with confidence when the stakes are high.
Building Positive School Culture
Creating environments where students, staff, and leaders feel connected, valued, and empowered.
Relationships First
The power of authentic human connection and why relationships remain the foundation of effective leadership.
The Magic of Leadership
Insights and practical lessons from Andrew's leadership books, stories, and experiences that help leaders grow personally and professionally.
Why Organizations Book Andrew Marotta
Organizations book Andrew because he combines real-world leadership experience, powerful storytelling, and practical strategies that inspire people to lead with confidence and resilience.
Andrew helps audiences:
Develop a mindset of perseverance and growth
Lead effectively through challenges and uncertainty
Build stronger relationships and positive culture
Increase personal and professional impact
Navigate pressure with confidence and composure
Reconnect with purpose and passion in their work
His presentations are known for being authentic, energetic, interactive, and immediately applicable.