As an inner-city student, Duncan had to overcome wave after wave of setbacks to make it to graduation. With each cross current of challenge, Duncan learned new lessons that ultimately helped him thrive. In this powerful, inspiring, and perception-shifting talk, Duncan shares his experience with failure and the critical lessons he learned along the way. Students today are dealing with challenges we couldn’t have imagined, and practical resilience skills are needed now more than ever. Your audience will walk away with a shift in how they view setbacks, renewed purpose, and a newfound love for their journey.
Grades: 6th to 12th
Length of Performance: Up to 2 hours
Equipment Needed: Duncan Kirkwood, 1LT, MPA // AV Requirements - Google Drive
Description:
As an inner-city student, Duncan had to overcome wave after wave of setbacks to make it to graduation. With each cross-current of challenge, Duncan learned new lessons that ultimately helped him thrive. In this powerful, inspiring, and perception-shifting talk, Duncan shares his experience with failure and the critical lessons he learned along the way. Students today are dealing with challenges we couldn’t have imagined and practical resilience skills are needed now more than ever. Your audience will walk away with a shift in how they view setbacks, renewed purpose, and a newfound love for their journey.
Program Categories: English Language Arts, Poetry
Equipment Needed:
Costs:
1 Presentation - $4,980
2 Presentations - $5,980
Includes access to Top Youth Services on demand for 12 Months