Public Speaking & Performances

Public Speaking

In 1998, Michael Tofte Jr. was asked to give his first public speech as well as performed in his first talent show. Below is a list of some of his public speaking engagements.

• "The Importance of the Prioritization of Seeking Knowledge," MAN Youth Camp, Pennsylvania (1998)

• "The Qur'an and the Bible: A Comparative Analysis," Montclair State University (1999)

• "Restoring Greatness," Middlesex County College (2000)

• "How to Start your Career and Land a Job Upon Graduation," New York University (2001)

• "Panelist," Rutgers University (2002)

• "Becoming Teacher of the Year," Wyndham Hotel, Newark, NJ (2002)

• "The Importance of a Community Center in the Lives of Youth," MASYC, Brooklyn, NY (2003)

• "Activism through Academics," Golden Key International Honor Society Induction Speech, Rutgers University (2004)

• "Empowering the Teachers Using PLCs" Exemplar Administrator Honors Speech, Princeton University & Rider University (2015)

• "PSI-PMI Effective New Approaches to High School Science and K 12 Mathematics, " New Jersey School Boards Association, Atlantic City, NJ (2016)

• Presentation of Trenton Public Schools Data to Trenton Board of Education, (2016)

• Presentation of Trenton Public Schools Data to Trenton Board of Education, (2017)

• Presentation of Trenton Public Schools Data to Trenton Board of Education, (2019)

• "AI Tools for Educators," Various Locations (2025 - Present)

• "AI Tools for Educational Leaders and those we Serve," Techspo '26, Atlantic City, NJ (2026)

Performances (Sampling)

• Montclair State University Talent Show

• Montclair State University Homecoming Dance

• Laugh is Hope Comedy Club (NYC), Runner Up, Comedy Contest

• Paul Robeson Poetry Slam (Newark, NJ), Runner Up, Poetry Slam

• Shakespeare Trophy of Excellence Winner (National - USA), National Poetry Competition

• Read Across America Poetry Reciter

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