2024 Speakers

Chris Bowers

MOTIVATION OF STUDENTS THROUGH HUMOR

Chris Bowers has been speaking to students since he was one. He uses humor to convey messages of dealing with anxiety, gaining confidence and dealing with frustration in positive ways. Whether singing, dancing or making people laugh he is a consummate performer. Bowers has spoken in 42 states to over two million people in his career. He consistently gets rated the best speaker students have ever seen on conference evaluations. If you’re looking for a home run hitter your students won’t be able to stop talking about he’s your guy.

Ben Glenn

HELPING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS BUILD SUCCESS

Ben Glenn was diagnosed with Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities while in grade school. As an adult he also learned that he has ADHD and suddenly everything about his life made perfect sense.

Dropping out of college to pursue a love of art and speaking, Ben has been on the road, full-time since 1995, traveling to every part of the United States as well as to more remote places like China and Australia. He blames his ADHD…but he’s secretly happy about it.

Ben’s ADHD-adventure filled messages of inspiration and hope are both entertaining and educational. Youth relate to his struggles for acceptance in school, parents and teachers get an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to grow up “different”, “special”. Over the years, Ben has spoken to thousands of people honing his ability to take complex, emotionally-charged subjects and give his audience a fresh, easy-to-digest perspective that produces real change in attitudes, goals and motivations.

Alton Jamison

FROM BUILDING SHIPS TO BUILDING DREAMS

A former Fluid Systems Engineer with Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipbuilding, Alton is a powerful award-winning speaker who will leave the audience more than satisfied. His acclaimed programs are impacting people for a lifetime, not just a moment. His life models his teachings and he has been on a pursuit to make this world a better place for more than a decade. From the classroom to the boardroom, Alton Jamison is the living embodiment of making it against all odds. Alton’s unique style of speaking, his personal story of triumph, his innovative presentations combined with his strong technical background, make a rare and compelling combination. Prepare to be blown away and experience why he’s one of the country’s most engaging and dynamic speakers!

Craig Jandoli

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Craig is a lifelong educator and a dynamic speaker who has an innate ability to get young people to open up and be vulnerable. He empowers the students by letting them know they are not alone in the challenges they face and that they can offer support to one another.

Jesse LeBeau

TV STAR, BASKETBALL TRICK ARTISTS & CELEBRITY TEEN COACH

Jesse LeBeau, also known as “The Celebrity Teen Coach”, is one of today’s most highly sought after youth speakers, authors, and motivators. His underdog story has inspired millions of teens through his speaking, best-selling books and youth programs. He is one of the worlds premiere basketball trick artists, regularly featured on TV, film, and international tours. Jesse stars on the new Emmy nominated kids TV sitcom “This Just In” on Pop Tv Saturday mornings and has his own TV show in development entitled “The LeBeau Show”.

Doug Luffborough

INSPIRATION AND HOPE FOR THE AMERICAN DREAM

As the son of a housekeeper, Dr. Luff grew up in an impoverished environment. At an early age he was thrown into the role of father figure to his three younger siblings while lacking a strong male role model for himself. Dr. Luff’s greatest ambition was to become the first member in his family to attend college – a dream challenged when his family became homeless during his senior year in high school. Despite homelessness and discouragement from guidance counselors to attend college, Dr. Luff aggressively pursued his dream and was accepted into Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts to pursue a Business and Human Resources Management degree. Five years later he was chosen as the Student Commencement Speaker for his class and preceded then President of the United States, Bill Clinton. President Clinton was so impressed with Dr. Luff’s leadership, tenacity, and grit for success that he invited him and his mother to the White House.

Sabrina Thompson

SURVIVOR

Sabrina Thompson is a director, editor, photographer and owner of KUU productions, a dynamic media production company that specializes in documentaries, photography, branding reels and campaigns. Her clients range from Google, The Recording Academy, AT&T, Warner Media, RocNation Sports and a host of amazing clients worldwide.

In 2016 she was selected by Hillary Clinton staffers to film her Presidential campaign journey focusing on the topics involving women of color and the Mothers of the Movement. One year later in 2017, Mitchell was the lead photographer for the historic Women’s March on Washington.

Derrick Watkins

COMEDY HYPNOSIS

Derrick is a natural-born entertainer hailing from the vibrant city of Jersey City, NJ. With over a decade of experience, Derrick has dedicated himself tirelessly to perfecting his craft since 2009. His expertise shines through in every aspect of his performances. Be part of an unforgettable experience as Derrick taps into the power of hypnosis, turning ordinary people into extraordinary performers. Watch in awe as he brings out their hidden talents and creates hilarious moments on stage.