Dominic Helmstetter

Passionate Social Studies Teacher. Student Centered. Tech Enthusiast. Aspiring Administrator. Family Focused. Lifelong Learner.

[Retro Report @RetroReport]

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[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

Wheels up for Richmond, VA and my first teaching institute of the summer!! #SundayCommute #colonialwilliamsburg

[Kelly Croy @kellycroy]

As we close one school year and begin planning for 2026-2027, many districts are already thinking about how they’ll set the tone for the year ahead.

Do you have your opening day keynote speaker? Are you looking to strengthen leadership, elevate culture, and reignite the passion that brought people into education in the first place?

I partner with school districts to help educators see the impact they have, recognize the greatness in those around them, and lead with greater purpose, clarity, and intention.

My keynotes and leadership experiences blend practical ideas, meaningful reflection, humor, and inspiration that people can put into action immediately. The goal isn’t just a great day. It’s creating momentum that lasts long after the event ends.

As an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, author, speaker, and Director of Innovation & Instruction, I’ve had the privilege of working with educators across the country who are committed to building schools where both students and adults thrive.

If you’re planning for 2026-2027, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect and learn about your goals.

Kelly Croy⁠

[Wired Educator @WiredEducator]

New podcast is out! Episode 264 of the wired educator podcast is life with my guest Frank Polen. Frank Polen #edu you can't listen to it on your favorite podcast app or watch it on YouTube all links in the link below.

https://t.co/itPMhVkpfd

[Kelly Croy @kellycroy]

Look what arrived this week!

I’m so excited to finally have The Drip Effect: Breaking Free From Hustle Culture in my hands by Jimmy Casas and Jessica Cabeen.

This book speaks directly to leaders, educators, and organizations that are overwhelmed by constant pressure, nonstop demands, and the feeling that doing more is the only answer. Jimmy and Jessica remind us that meaningful leadership is not found in frenzy. It is found in intentionality, consistency, reflection, and purpose.

I was incredibly honored to have this endorsement included in the book:

“This book will challenge you in the best possible way. Every leader I know is tired. Every leader I know is carrying more than they were built to hold. This book does not ask you to carry more. It teaches you to set things down with intention so you can pick up what actually matters.”

That really is the heart of this book.

The Drip Effect is practical, thoughtful, timely, and deeply needed right now. Order a copy for yourself and for your colleagues. This is the book you need now.

Read it slowly.
That is the whole point.

#Leadership #Education #SchoolLeadership #JimmyCasas #JessicaCabeen #TheDripEffect #LeadershipMatters #WiredEducator @casas_jimmy @JessicaCabeen

[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

🎉 Excited to have my sessions accepted for the 2026 Annual Conference of the National Council for the Social Studies in Chicago! 🇺🇸📚

Looking forward to presenting with Adam Moler and reconnecting with so many great friends along the way! 🤝✨ #NCSS26 @eduprotocols

[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

📚 Reflection from my FINAL week:
🔍 Evidence analysis
💬 Communication
🤝 Collaboration
📝 Revision
🎯 Problem solving
Skills practiced consistently over time show up in powerful ways.

https://t.co/ZLbeeqr9K6

[Retro Report @RetroReport]

UPDATED RESOURCES: Our Teaching with Primary Sources collection has been updated. You can now access 40 films that fit seamlessly into U.S. History and Civics courses. Each short film is accompanied by a primary source pack and scaffolded writing outlines to meet the needs of a variety of learners. Learn more: https://t.co/lNFUounVeo

[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

Getting GEEKED about my upcoming @colonialwmsburg teaching institute! June 7 can’t get here fast enough!!

[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

Excited to learn from @historysandoval and @RetroReport tonight!!

[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

@heyitsMrGeorge Congratulations 🍾

[Mr. George @heyitsMrGeorge]

Honored to be the Lakeview Junior High Teacher of the Year and represent us for the #prideofpickerington award!

[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

We are thrilled to be at the Air Force museum this summer in Dayton! @eduprotocols

https://t.co/N1wDqaAEaf

[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

🚨 This week 9th Gov was a MIX of media lit, creativity, movement, and chaos (the good kind 😂)

📰 Students analyzed memes & misinfo
🎬 Created gov-themed movie posters
🦖💪 Competed in “Muscle or Dinosaur?”
🗳️ Wrapped it up with a gallery walk + voting
https://t.co/UHZw5Pl9OA

[Kyle Niemis #ISTE26 @KyleNiemis]

If you know me, you know what I love most about @waygroundai is the accommodations and the way we support the students who need it most 🩷

I want to share a clip from my conversation with @Teachn_Kids because she is talking about the newest update to our accommodations 😀

You can now have one single person, whether that's a special ed teacher, case manager, or instructional coach, put in all the accommodations a student needs based on their IEP. Then whenever that student does a Wayground activity in any class, they will automatically get those accommodations. No work for the teacher or student. Love that we built this!

Video below and YouTube link here: https://t.co/8uK0ZQa3MH

#edtech #edchat #teachers #letsfindaway #wayground #quizizz #teachertwitter #edutwitter

[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

@RetroReport @RonDeG_EDU That would be awesome! Go ahead!

[Dominic Helmstetter @DHelmEDU]

Got to spend the morning talking about Retro Report with Ron DeGregorio and an amazing group of Perrysburg teachers! @RetroReport @RonDeG_EDU