James Vollbracht: Education Speaker & Trainer
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"Stopping at Every Lemonade Stand: How to Create a Culture That Cares for Kids"


"The best book I've ever read about how to create real change in the lives of our kids."
-Chinaberry Press Review


Sample Clients:

  • National Title 1
  • Governor’s Summits
  • Search Institute
  • Thrive Canada!
  • Texas Counselor Association
  • National Boys and Girls Clubs
  • Los Angeles School District
  • State of Illinois State Educator’s Conference
  • National Association of Partner’s in Education
  • San Antonio School District
  • Philadelphia Public Library
  • National Library Association Conference
  • Canada National Parks Conference
  • Rural, Urban, Suburban School Districts
  • San Jose YMCA
  • St. Joseph School District
  • Rotary International
  • Lions Club International
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters

"One of the most impactful presentations we've had for our staff, board members and supporters."
-- Executive Director
    San Jose, CA
    YMCA

Seven Reasons to Book James:

His presentations are focused on:
  • What students want from teachers
  • What Counselors do right
  • Hi-Tech & High Touch
  • Parents as Partners
  • From High Risk to Thriving Students
  • The Power of  Student Engagement
  • Raising Test Scores & Grades
  • Dozens of easy, practical ideas
  • Heartwarming Stories
  • Current, Research Based data
"Finally - real practical ways to create positive change - the 9 point action plan was simple and powerful."
                
               - Chitra Pandia
                  Iron Mountain Schools
                  Upper Peninsula, MI



















THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT LIFE QUESTIONS:

Did I really Live?
Did I really Love?
Did I really make a Difference?

-"It made me completely re-assess what I was doing..."
-Jack Singh. Teacher
San Jose, CA

KEYNOTES:

THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT  CHARACTERISTICS OF GREAT SCHOOLS & TEACHERS

In this dynamic, highly interactive presentation, participants will discover the common ingredients of all great schools, teachers,counselors, parents, and staff. You’ll hear stories from across the country about practices that really work, and you’ll be informed about the most recent research from... Learn More

THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS

In this highly insightful keynote you'll become acquainted with the most current and effective ways to balance technology with student engagement, the power of relationships, the importance of meaningful roles, the life changing experience of service, and the importance of values, manners, and how this powerful approach can engage students who have seemingly "checked out" of the entire process. 

CREATING SCHOOLS, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES THAT CARES FOR ALL KIDS!


Drawn from his book “Stopping at Every Lemonade Stand: How to Create a Culture That Cares for Kids” Vollbracht shows how the extended family and neighborhoods that have raised kids forever have completely disappeared, and what we can do to make up for this loss. The presentation is full of highly practical ideas; ... Learn More  

Dynamic Follow-Up Workshops/Trainings:

Have a workshop or training specifically tailored for your organization. Focus on nine specific areas and develop specific action plans to engage students, staff, parents and community. These workshops are highly interactive and very practical with current research to support how grades, test scores, and attendance will increase.



YOUTH EVENTS

The Student Service & Leadership Event

In this high energy training for 5th grade through high school, you will be tapping into the most underutilized resource in the WORLD today - our youth. In this leadership and service training, students will learn leadership from the best selling book “Good to Great,” and identify service projects they can do in school to improve the school or community climate. What’s the good news? Students involved in ongoing service are 51% less likely to be engaged in high risk behavior and leadership training leads to thriving behaviors... Learn More



"We had participants taking pictures of his power point on the 10 most effective teacher & counselor traits!
- Bill Sanders
Principal
Cleveland, OH

Contact James now!                                                                                             jvollbracht@gmail.com
or call
406.599.5874
 

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"This is perfect for teachers and counselors. What an affirmation!"
        - Susie Chandler
           Texas Counselor Assoc.
" What students want   
  from teachers was priceless."
   - Jeanne Dunn
      Teacher   
       Denver Public Schools 

"This showed us the way to use technology without it being a threat, but an asset for teachers. It's definitely the wave of the future." 
            - John Clark
               Principal
               San Antonio, TX





"As a parent you don't always know what to do. THIS is what you do!
."
  - Sue Wooten
    PTA
    Sun Valley, ID



"Fun and informative. It connected our staff around what we all want - strategies that work for our kids."
    - Keith Pattinson
      Boys and Girls Clubs
      Vancouver, B.C.




"I never thought I was a leader or that I could help our school in a positive way. Now, I'm part of it all!"
       - Billy Saunders
         6th Grade Student      
         Salisbury, MD

"I couldn't believe I was invited to this training. I'm not an "A" student or really involved in other stuff, and this been a highlight of my life, I'm so excited to be involved."
         - Lindsay Salinger
           8th Grade Student
           Norwalk, CT 
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