Yuran will participate in education conferences and events in Atlanta, Singapore, Barcelona and New York through February 2027
Educators who spend their careers urging students to stay curious rarely get to model that same instinct on a world stage. Patrick J. Yuran now has that chance, with a speaking calendar that stretches across three continents over the next several months.
I’m looking forward to bringing my own perspective and expertise to these conversations, both here in Georgia and internationally.”— Patrick J. Yuran
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ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Curriculum developer, speaker, educator and author Patrick J. Yuran has unveiled a slate of national and international conference appearances and speaking engagements set for the months ahead. The run opens with a Nov. 11-15 trip to Atlanta for the Cognia Conference.
Yuran, who serves as head of school at Oak Mountain Academy in Carrollton, is likewise slated to take part in the Southern Association of Independent Schools' TransformEd Conference in Atlanta in February. Beyond those two Georgia dates, his itinerary also carries appearances in Singapore, Barcelona and New York.
Boasting more than 25 years of experience in education and organizational leadership, Yuran has partnered with schools and organizations on strategic planning and educational development. He is the founder of PJY Consulting as well, and the creator of the Mova Discovery Experience, a skills-based instructional model that encourages students to take an active role in their learning.
“Throughout my career, I’ve seen how much we can learn from sharing our experiences and ideas,” said Yuran. “I’m looking forward to bringing my own perspective and expertise to these conversations, both here in Georgia and internationally.”
Yuran's upcoming conference and event schedule includes:
- Nov. 11-15, 2026: Cognia Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
- Nov. 29-Dec. 6, 2026: Education 2.0 Conference, Singapore
- Jan. 16-23, 2027: Conference and Book Experience Tour, Barcelona, Spain
- Jan. 31-Feb. 5, 2027: CASE Conference, New York
- Feb. 9-12, 2027: SAIS Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
- Feb. 19-28, 2027: Innovative Conference, New York
Alongside his education work, Yuran is the author of "Holding On & Letting Go: A Story of Love, Life, & Loss," a memoir about his family's experience following his wife Marie's diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. His upcoming Barcelona itinerary includes a conference and book experience tour.
To schedule an interview with Patrick J. Yuran, members of the media may contact Skylar Peterson at (774) 571-1357 or Amy Parrish at (404) 310-6559 with Tempo Communications. For more information about Yuran, his work in education and his upcoming appearances, visit www.pjyconsulting.com.
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About Patrick Yuran
Patrick J. Yuran is an educator, entrepreneur, and storyteller with more than 25 years of experience inspiring communities through learning, leadership, and the arts. His innovative Mova Discovery Experience: A Skills-Based Learning Model reimagines education by shifting classrooms from content delivery to discovery, helping both teachers and students thrive in a rapidly changing world. Patrick is also a published writer whose work includes scholarly articles, education-based features, and human-interest stories in magazines and newspapers. Known for blending insight with compassion, his writing speaks to both professional and personal audiences. Beyond education, Patrick is the founder and Artistic Director of The REAL Theatre, as well as the owner of PJ Productions and PM Retreat Properties. He also leads PJY Consulting, where he supports schools, universities, and arts organizations in strategic growth.
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Why it matters: Yuran’s six-stop schedule puts a Georgia-based school leader in conversation with educators from Singapore to Spain at a moment when instructional models like his Mova Discovery Experience are being tested against traditional content delivery. The Atlanta appearances also keep the conversation close to home, giving local independent-school communities direct access to ideas circulating globally.
