Meet Kyle S. King
Kyle S. King is a seasoned educator, a six-time published author, and a professional speaker with a mission to empower 100,000 middle and high school students, as well as educational professionals. His focus is on highlighting the importance of authentic storytelling as the key to unlocking higher engagement and student achievement in the classroom.
Through his presentations, Kyle enhances schools' ability to connect with students, improves students' engagement with content, and promotes effective retention of instruction, ultimately leading to increased academic achievement.
Kyle's diverse experience includes roles as a Middle School ELA Teacher, Dean of Students, Board of Directors Member for a Charter School Network, and, in 2020, the founder of an Educational Institution in Charlotte, North Carolina. His transformational leadership has empowered schools to leverage storytelling, fostering strong leadership within the institution, enhancing community engagement, and creating a classroom culture that motivates students to take ownership of their learning, resulting in improved academic performance.
Kyle’s Mission and Vision
Kyle has always been driven to positively impact the lives of the younger generation. From a young age, he felt a deep calling to inspire, educate, and empower emerging leaders. Like the students he mentors, Kyle broke new ground in his family by being the first to attend and graduate from college. It was during his time in college that he founded Project SHINE, a non-profit aimed at bridging the gap for high school students, providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to become leaders who can compete on a global scale.
After completing college, his passion for sharing knowledge led him to create the Mission Plan Book series, designed to guide students worldwide in discovering their identities and devising plans to achieve their dreams. This endeavor propelled him to become the youngest and first African American administrator within a Charter School Network in Charlotte, North Carolina. Recognizing that his influence could extend beyond traditional educational settings, he established The SHINE Institute, dedicated to assisting students in bridging the gap between their education and careers in entrepreneurship, technology, and real estate. Each of these initiatives aimed to cultivate future globally competitive leaders among students.
Kyle's enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and the art of storytelling has been pivotal in guiding students to explore and harness their own narratives, boost their self-assurance, discover their innate talents, and seize opportunities that have enabled over 100 students to pursue higher education across the country.
In addition to his ongoing efforts, Kyle is committed to achieving three major goals by the end of this year:
To help 1,000 students become authors by writing their first book.
To impact and empower 10,000 single fathers by providing them with resources and support to strengthen their roles in their children's lives.
To transform 50,000 students and educators through his signature "Start With Heart" Keynote, inspiring them to lead with empathy, purpose, and resilience.
