THERMOSTAT LEADER
ABOUT
WHO I AM
Dr. Tron Young has two decades of combined experience as a middle school teacher, elementary principal, middle school principal, and district-level leader. He was the 2020 Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year and Illinois NASSP National Distinguished Principal of the Year. He has also been awarded the Illinois Education Association Bob Haisman “Teacher of the Year,” 100 Black Men United Educator of the Year, and named one of the 2023 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership Finalists.
Dr. Young is the founder and organizer of the Illinois Grow Summit, which aims to grow, retain, and recruit more educators and leaders of color. He is also the founder and host of the Be The Thermostat Podcast. In addition, Dr. Young has served as an adjunct faculty member at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. He has been a featured speaker and presenter at various local, state, and national conferences, where he highlights the importance of goal setting, school culture, teacher professional development, staff motivation, and leadership coaching. As a motivational speaker at middle and high schools, Dr. Young addresses themes such as perseverance, making good choices, setting goals, and developing youth leadership skills.
Dr. Young firmly believes that you have to do the things that other people do not think to do to get the results others are not able to get. His innovative approaches have led to significant achievements in his career. He invites you to connect, grow, and develop together.