Dr. Teri Rouse Media Kit

Professional Bio

Dr. Teri Rouse, affectionately known as Dr. Teri, is an international speaker, behavior strategist, early interventionist, and 9-time international best-selling author. She has shared the stage with Lisa Nichols and Jack Canfield and co-authored best-selling books, Success and Rise Up, alongside these industry giants. Dr. Teri has also collaborated with the legendary voice of college basketball, Dick Vitale, co-authoring a book, Never Give Up,  and serving as a producer for The Dickie V Story as well as the Telly Award-winning documentary The Truth About Reading.

A sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, Dr. Teri works with corporate leaders, educators, administrators, and organizations to enhance team culture, leadership, and emotional intelligence. Her Let’s Get REAL framework—Relationships/Resilience, Engagement/Empowerment, Attitude, and Learning/Living—offers a transformative approach to communication, collaboration, and both personal and professional success. Through engaging presentations and workshops, she delivers practical strategies to navigate challenges, strengthen emotional intelligence, and drive lasting change in workplaces, schools, and beyond.

With over 22 years in PreK–Middle School classrooms and 17 years in higher education training educators, Dr. Teri’s expertise is grounded in both academic research and real-world experience. As a stepmother to a child with significant behavioral challenges, she understands firsthand the complexities families face. This inspired her to found KIDS: Interventions & Direct Services, where she serves as Managing Director, providing personalized support through programs like the REAL Peaceful Parenting Framework.

Dr. Teri’s bestselling book, Untamed Chaos: A Guide to Improving Communication, Resolving Conflict, and Restoring Peace in Your Home, equips families and professionals with actionable strategies to restore harmony and build stronger relationships. Her latest book, REAL Reflections: Inspiring Quotes for Empowered Living (2024), is a powerful collection of quotes and stories designed to ignite resilience, empowerment, autonomy, and extraordinary living.

A member of the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors and recipient of multiple Quilly Awards, and recipient of the International Impact Book Award, Dr. Teri is also the author of Julian’s Gift, a heartfelt children’s book inspired by her years in the classroom.

Dr. Teri travels globally, delivering keynotes and training sessions for educators, administrators, corporate teams, and organizations such as the Division of International Special Education & Services.  She is also involved in philanthropic efforts, supporting Autism Speaks, Lily’s Hope Foundation and Uthando, South Africa.

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Short Bio

Dr. Teri Rouse is an international speaker, behavior strategist, and 9-time best-selling author dedicated to transforming communication in families, schools, and workplaces. With over 30 years of experience in education and behavior intervention, she has helped thousands of parents, educators, and corporate teams foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and leadership.

Dr. Teri has co-authored books with Lisa Nichols, Jack Canfield, and Dick Vitale and has been a producer for multiple award-winning documentaries. She is the creator of the REAL Peaceful Parenting Framework and Braver Than You Believe Blueprint, guiding families and young adults toward calmer, more confident lives.

She speaks globally on behavior, leadership, and emotional intelligence. 

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Dr. Teri Rouse is an international speaker, 9-time best-selling author, and behavior strategist specializing in communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership. She has shared the stage with Lisa Nichols and Jack Canfield and co-authored books with industry icons. As the creator of the REAL Peaceful Parenting Framework, she helps families and professionals resolve conflict and restore peace.

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Our next speaker is a globally recognized behavior strategist, speaker, and 9-time best-selling author. With over 30 years of experience in education and leadership, she has helped thousands of parents, educators, and corporate leaders improve communication, emotional intelligence, and team dynamics. She has shared the stage with Lisa Nichols, Jack Canfield, and more. Please welcome Dr. Teri Rouse!

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Untamed Chaos: A Parent’s Guide to Improving Communication, Resolving Conflict, and Restoring Peace in Your Home

Are you living on the frontlines of chaos in your home? Are you ready to learn the tools to navigate to a place of peace and tranquility … where you can think clearly, feel kindly, and want to share space with your children? In Untamed Chaos: A Parent’s Guide to Improving Communication, Resolving Conflict, and Restoring Peace in Your Home, Dr. Teri Rouse shares REAL Peaceful Parenting, her proven framework to help families cultivate the resilience to weather the storms; become empowered to make best choices; help children build autonomy; and foster better communication and conflict-resolution to improve quality of family life. If the stakes are high, if the lives of the people you love are on the line, the time is now for you to implement Dr. Teri’s REAL Peaceful Parenting techniques.

Who is Untamed Chaos for?

  • Parents Feeling Overwhelmed – If daily life feels like a constant battle of tantrums, arguments, and stress, this book will guide you toward a more peaceful home.
  • Caregivers Struggling with Communication – Learn practical strategies to foster better conversations, reduce conflict, and create a stronger connection with your children.
  • Educators and Professionals Working with Children – Teachers, counselors, and childcare providers can benefit from these communication and conflict-resolution techniques to support the families they serve.
  • Busy Parents Who Want Practical Solutions – Dr. Teri’s REAL Peaceful Parenting framework offers easy-to-implement strategies that fit into your everyday life.
  • Blended Families & Co-Parents – Navigate family dynamics and build stronger, healthier relationships with children and partners.
  • Parents Who Want to Lead by Example – If you want to model resilience, empowerment, autonomy, and leadership for your kids, this book provides the roadmap.

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