LASTING IMPACT

Transformative Narratives

Empowering Youth: Building Emotional Resilience

lasting change for your community

Inspiring and motivational presentations foster self-discovery without focusing on tragedy. Educators and community leaders praise this program’s approach as the most engaging and impactful they have witnessed for youth.

learning life skills

Learning resilience means finding positivity in any situation, channeling anger into determination, letting go of regrets, and embracing the present.

In Just One Hour

Craig equips students with the tools they need to value safety and inclusivity, which helps reduce negative behaviors and foster a positive community.

Audiences learn how to overcome the effects and influence of social media, depression, anger, violence, anxiety, bullying, disconnection, and loneliness.

Rachel had big dreams

Rachel Scott's impact reaches millions with a message of love and empathy, and the transformative power of small acts of kindness.

Rachel's compassion had a profound impact on those around her.

Her writings serve as a testament to resilience and positivity, inspiring millions around the globe, and are a source of comfort, reminding us to love and unite, and to keep Rachel's legacy alive to shape positive change in the world.

“Glory only comes when one pursues their dreams. How many of us know what we really want and go after it? How many of us have enough trust, strength, and faith to believe that we can do the impossible?”

- Rachel Joy Scott

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM

dynamic and interactive presentations

Craig Scott's exceptional ability to capture the audience's attention extends to young ones as well! Age appropriate presentations focus on instilling kindness and compassion in students. This powerful message is reaffirmed through a school-wide hands-on project.

KINDNESS AND RESPECT BECOME THE GOLD STANDARD

Through inspiring stories of Rachel Scott, students gain a new understanding of how valuable each person is. Her words and actions serve as powerful examples, making her a true role model and hero in their eyes.

* Does not contain any messages related to Columbine, school shootings, or violence.

Presentation is followed by teacher training that focuses on engaging even the most challenging students and fostering a sense of unity throughout the school.

Assembly Time: Let’s Focus on Respect, Unity, and Inclusion

Enjoy an hour filled with music, dancing, videos, and fun! Kids will love it and won't want to leave!

• By highlighting Rachel Scott's compassionate actions, students will see her as a kindness superhero and be encouraged to emulate her. They will discover the power of kindness and empathy, emphasizing the value of every individual.

• Five age-appropriate challenges are given to foster kindness, respect, and appreciation for all.

• “Chain Links of Kindness” is a school-wide project. This is a simple and engaging way to involve every student, staff member, and administrator and acknowledge each other’s kind acts. Each link represents one act of kindness, and students eagerly compete to add as many links to their class chain as possible.

“My students couldn’t wait to get out of the door to start their chains of kindness! We now have hundreds of feet lining our hallways.”

- Ms. Nastasi, Therapist, Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia

“It was great! What I loved most was the music and dancing. Second, I liked learning how I can be kind when others are having a bad day.”

- Eli S., 4th grade, Harper McCughan Elementary School

MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

Empowering youth through the art of storytelling.

Igniting Lasting Change in One Day!

• Dynamic assembly with a compelling call to action

• Student leadership training to kickstart a student-led Life Choices Club

• Teacher training to ignite a passion for learning

• Emotional resilience training curriculum (Supplemental material for educators and club leaders)

A Catalyst for Change

EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE TRAINING PROMOTES POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL CHANGES AND LONG-LASTING SOCIETAL IMPACT

“This is not just a speech; it is the start of change in your community.”- S. East

Dynamic Presentations!

Educators and resource officers call it one of the most impactful student presentations, using Craig’s story to show how pain can become purpose, rather than focusing on tragedy.

connecting with teens’ joy and pain. 

Over the past 25 years, Craig has had thousands of one-on-one conversations with teens following assemblies. They have opened up about their most painful traumas and experiences, providing Craig with valuable insight into what truly matters to them. As a leading expert on teen issues and school violence prevention, he conducts over 100 media interviews each year.

Assembly Time: Building Connections, Unity, and Lasting Impact for Your School

Age-appropriate content for students

The presentation balances humor, emotion, and interactive games, offering lighthearted moments that provide a chance for reflection on how to positively impact their community, despite addressing a heavy topic.

Life Lessons Taught

Students learn essential life skills such as emotional resilience, finding positivity in any situation, transforming negative emotions into positive ones, letting go of the past, living in the present, and not worrying about the future.

Call to Action

Craig encourages students to believe in their self-worth, value others, choose positive influences, stay connected, show compassion, and practice self-forgiveness and forgiveness of others.

Meet and Greet

Craig personally connects with the audience after the event, taking time to engage with students one-on-one.

“Everyone has a battle that they are fighting that you may know nothing about.”

Over a Million Students Have Been Reached!

Across the country, hundreds of educators report that this program has fostered unity within their schools, enhancing school culture and creating safer, more positive, and connected learning environments.

 “I've been depressed for the longest time. I had nothing to live for. I learned how to help others and to forgive myself for mistakes I've made.” -LaTrena, Buffalo, NY - Sophomore

Student Leadership Training

Through participation, students will:

• Develop a deeper appreciation for one another

• Build character

• Take ownership of their school culture -All while engaging in fun, impactful activities.

Club Start Up

During training, with the support of a sponsoring teacher, students identify key issues within their school and unofficially launch the Life Choices Club.

Monthly Projects to Improve School and Community

For lasting impact, it's essential to establish a student-led club after the assembly to influence students' social worlds—on social media, in classrooms, hallways, and common areas. Today, hundreds of these clubs are making a difference!

Emotional Resilience Curriculum

empowering students with essential communication skills for lasting change.

This curriculum includes 20 lessons on key topics like respect, self-worth, empathy, loneliness, failure, anger management, and racism. It can be used as standalone lessons or as supplemental material to foster respectful dialogue.

Developed more than 15 years ago and continuously updated, the curriculum is valued for its focus on sound psychological and mental health practices. A digital copy is provided to school administration, and lessons can be led by teachers or student leaders.

Interested in bringing Craig to your middle or high school?

 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our job as educators is to Awaken The Learner within. This session explores effective education based on the idea that everyone has an inner genius. Developed by reasercher of education, Dr. Robert Marzano, and Craig’s father, Darrell Scott, this training reflects the philosophies of top educators from when the U.S. was #1 in education.

Craig also shares some of his profound experiences with students over the years and insights into breaking down walls within youth.

Training that looks at education that doesn’t just teach the head but touches the heart. TOPICS COVERED:

• Providing the right climate and culture

• Daily remembering your “Why?”

• Appreciating Diversity & Celebrating Unity

• Translating 4 Powerful Negative Emotions

• Being a “see-througher” with students