Topper Steinman has over 30 years of experience in public school teaching, counseling, and consulting.  Topper has presented numerous workshops and seminars throughout the country for educator, parent, youth, business and community groups.  His topics cover a wide variety of interest areas with efforts aimed at bridging the adult/youth gap while creating a healthy sense of self among others.  Topper's blend of humor and ideas from a "reality" basis help provide audiences with a practical yet hopeful look at today's schools, families, businesses and communities.

Currently, Topper is an Education Program Specialist with the National Center for Conflict Resolution Education in Urbana, IL.  He holds a Mediation Training Certificate from CDR Associates of Boulder, CO.  Topper also a certified instructor in Parent and Teacher Effectiveness and an experienced T.E.S.A. trainer.  He serves as a consultant with the AIMS (Association of Illinois Middle Schools) along with state and local drug-free education programs and other prevention/education initiatives.  He also maintains a private counseling practice with youth and adults.

Topper has been the recipient of the Illinois State Board of Education "Those Who Excel" award for being an outstanding counselor, the "Outstanding Young Educator" award, and Champaign-Urbana's "Community Builder's Award" among others.

Topper has a B.A. degree from Knox College in Galesburg, IL and also a M.A. Degre in Counseling from Bradley University in Peoria, IL.