Barry Saide is known in the education community for his uplifting persona, sense of humor, and ability to simplify the complex. He has presented for: ASCD, The: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Center for Teaching Quality, National Council of Teachers of English, New Jersey ASCD, New Jersey Department of Education, New Jersey Education Association, New Jersey School Boards Association, and Student Achievement Partners, 

Barry has served in an educational advisory capacity to: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Great Schools, National Center for Teaching Quality, New Jersey Department of Education, and Student Achievement Partners, 

Barry was chosen as a: 2018 ASCD Influence Leader, 2016 New Jersey Educator to Follow on Twitter, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Social Justice by Raritan Valley Community College, 2014 and 2015 nominee for Educational Writer of the Year and Elementary Education Teacher of the Year by The Academy of Education Arts and Sciences, and 2014 Emerging Leader by ASCD.

He is a career educator, having taught elementary school for 15 years prior to becoming an administrator. 

Writing

Barry writes for ASCD, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Education Week, Student Achievement Partners, and TeachThought.

Presentations

Barry presents on varied educational topics, both content driven and concept focused. He delivers both with depth of knowledge and engages his audience.

Interviews

Barry has been interviewed by Education Week, National Blogging Collaborative, National Education Association (NEA), Teaching & Learning, and other educational organizations.