About me
Keith Orchard, LCSW — Author, Speaker, and Coach With decades of experience supporting the people and systems that care for our most vulnerable children, Keith Orchard brings insight, heart, and real-world solutions to every training, keynote, and coaching session. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and current Mental Health Coordinator for Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, Keith’s background spans the classroom, wilderness therapy, nonprofit leadership, and international service in the Peace Corps. His diverse experience allows him to connect with audiences from every corner of education, mental health, and youth services. Keith’s presentations are engaging, inspiring and most importantly, practical. Whether delivering a high-energy keynote, leading an experiential workshop, or offering one-on-one coaching, Keith is known for his warmth, patience, and deep understanding of the challenges facing today’s educators and caregivers. His trainings are grounded in real-world application, offering strategies that educators can implement immediately to increase confidence, reduce burnout, and build resilience—both in themselves and in the students they serve .Keith’s book for educators: The Fostering Resilience Workbook – Strategies and Steps to Support Our Learners, offers coaching-based tools for navigating even the most difficult student situations with clarity and compassion. Find out more at coachorchard.com.
