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Who is this guy?

A distinguished career of helping others and supporting kids.

Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary in the Western School District. Warner Elementary is located in Spring Arbor, Michigan.  He is a student-centered educator that is focused on collaboration, teamwork, student engagement and leadership.  ​

Ben is all about the Whole Child, he cares deeply about all of his students and he always tries to foster caring and impactful relationships.  Ben began his career teaching 5th grade.  After nine years in the classroom he accepted a position as principal in the Western School District.  

He has taken an active role in sharing his school's story.  He understands the importance of spreading a positive message to the entire community.

Ben is viewed as an innovative leader throughout Jackson County and the State of Michigan.  Ben was recently named one of the Top 100 Influential Voices of 2014 by Bam Radio.  He has also presented and consulted on numerous educational topics.  Most recently Ben led sessions on Twitter, Professional Blogging, Personalized Learning, and Redesigning Learning Spaces.

Ben earned his Elementary Education degree from Tri-State University, his Masters in Education from Spring Arbor University and his Educational Leadership Certificate from Eastern Michigan University.  To learn more about Ben’s work, visit:
follow @benjamingilpin on Twitter.

His accomplishments are numerous. 

Life Long Learner
  • Led Full Day iFireUp Workshop 2016
  • Facilitated Professional Development at Michigan Virtual Day Camp
  • Presented with Warner teachers - Candice Moline & Sara Delor at Personalized Learning Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan 2017
  • Presented with Warne teachers - Laura Smith & Melissa Moffitt at Personalized Learning Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan 2016
  • Presented with Warner teacher - Cathy Walker at MACUL 2017
  • Led Full Day Professional Development for Fowlerville Administrative Team 2016
  • Presented at MEMSPA Annual Conference 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Presented at National Association for Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
    • 2015 in Long Beach, California
    • 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • ​2019 in Spokane, Washington
  • Co-Led ED Camp Leader
    • Philadelphia 2014
    • Chicago 2015
    • Michigan 2016
  • Presented at Nova Now in Grand Rapids, Michigan 2016
  • Presented at Ed Tech Kickoff in Jackson, Michigan
    • 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  • Presented at Jackson, Michigan UnConference
    • 2014
  • Presented at Boyne City Unconference
    • 2015
  • Presented at MEMSPA Summer Leadership Institute
    • 2013, 2015
  • Spring Arbor University Panel Representative 2016
  • Facilitated at Ed Camp Iowa 2016
  • Presented at Culture of Learning Conference in Swart Creek, Michigan 2016
  • Led Western School District Unconference Professional Development 2014
  • Presented at IEL Family Engagement Conference
    • 2015 Chicago, Illinois
    • 2016 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Community Engagement
  • Hosted and Created Warner Tech N’ Taco Night
    • 2014 and 2017
  • Emcee for Thought 1 Foundation Annual Awards Banquet
  • Led Community Build on Warner Playground 2015
  • Developed Warner Community Blog 2014
  • Hosted PAWS (Detroit Tigers Mascot) 2017
  • Hosted Detroit Red Wings Assembly 2015
  • Students sang National Anthem at Toledo Mud Hens game 2016
  • Partnered with Spring Arbor Free Methodist in offering Kids Hope Program to more than 40 Warner students
  • Partnered with Spring Arbor Senior Center to showcase Veteran’s Day Celebration
  • Partnered with Spring Arbor Retirement homes
    • 2011 - 2017
  • Partnered with McDonald’s Corporation to celebrate our Monthly Panther Pride Students
  • Partnered with Jackson Northwest Kiwanis Club to celebrate March is Reading Month
    • 2010 - 2018
  • Participant in Western Strategic Planning Committee 2017
  • Representative on Western Safety & Operations Team 2013 - present
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  • HOME
  • HOW HE THINKS
    • BEN'S BLOG
    • PODCASTS
    • RELATIONSHIP BUILDER
    • PUBLISHED WORKS
    • NATIONAL SPEAKER
  • STUDENT-CENTERED
  • WHO IS HE?
    • BEN'S BIO
    • TESTIMONIALS
    • IN THE NEWS
  • CONTACT BEN