EDDIE’S TOUR JOURNAL
Motivational Youth Speaker in Haymarket, VA
I’M POSSIBLE: BUILDING RESILIENT STUDENTS WHO CHASE THEIR DREAMS
BY EDDIE CORTES
Are you ready to help your students achieve the impossible? In his book, “I’m Possible”, a kids book about resilience, Eddie Cortes provides a roadmap for helping students become resilient problem-solvers and dream-chasers.
“We thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Our students and staff are still talking about it! Your message really aligned well with our classroom lessons focused on career development, growth mindset, self-respect, and character building! Thanks for being an inspiration to the students of Haymarket and beyond!”
IM.POSSIBLE at Haymarket, West Gate, and Old Bridge Elementary Schools with Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes
Picture this: A bustling room filled with eager faces, each with dreams as vast as the sky. It’s here, amidst the halls of Haymarket, West Gate, and Old Bridge Elementary Schools in VA, that I had the privilege of igniting sparks of inspiration and resilience in young hearts.
The Heart of the Assembly: Empowering IM.POSSIBLE Dreams
Picture walking into a vibrant gymnasium buzzing with excitement. That’s exactly where I found myself during my visit to these incredible schools. My mission? To light up young hearts with the power of dreams and resilience.
Dreaming Without Limits
At West Gate Elementary, after the assembly program, I was invited into a fifth-grade classroom by an enthusiastic teacher. What I witnessed there was truly heartwarming. Students, with wide-eyed wonder, shared their takeaways from our assembly:
- “I learned that all of us can make our dreams possible if we put in the work.”
- “I learned that you can follow your dreams, and that anything is possible when you believe in yourself.”
- “I learned that I can’t give up on my dreams, and I’m worthy of chasing them.”
- “I learned that I should never give up on my dreams, even if it’s hard.”
Their words resonated deeply with me, reinforcing the core of my message: Every dream is within reach, and every student is worthy of chasing theirs.
The IM.POSSIBLE School Assembly: Building Resilience and Self-worth
During our time together, I had the privilege of sharing the Im.POSSIBLE School Assembly—a high-energy, interactive presentation aimed at empowering students to embrace their dreams and build resilience. Through humor, thought-provoking stories, and engaging activities, we explored the idea that their potential is far greater than any perceived limitations.
A Counselor’s Reflection: Spreading Inspiration
Amidst the buzz of excitement, school counselor Sara Criser shared some heartwarming feedback:
“We thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Our students and staff are still talking about it! Your message really aligned well with our classroom lessons focused on career development, growth mindset, self-respect, and character building! Thanks for being an inspiration to the students of Haymarket and beyond!”
Conclusion: Empowering Resilient Dream Chasers
As I reflect on my time at Haymarket, West Gate, and Old Bridge Elementary Schools, I’m filled with gratitude for the opportunity to empower young minds. The energy, enthusiasm, and engagement of the students reaffirm the transformative power of our assembly.
To the dedicated school counselors, Nicole Parnis, Amy McCarthy, and Sara Criser, and their esteemed Principals, thank you for opening your doors and hearts to our message of resilience and self-worth.
Until we meet again on this incredible journey of dreams and possibilities.
IM.POSSIBLE Middle School Assembly Program
IM.POSSIBLE is a fun and interactive school assembly helping elementary and middle school students build resilience, a positive self-worth, and chase their I’m possible dreams.
2023-2024 TOUR DATES
- Aug. 8 – Gayle Middle, Stafford, VA
- Aug. 8 – Thompson Middle, Stafford, VA
- Aug. 8 – Poole Middle, Stafford, VA
- Aug. 21 – Boaz Middle School, Boaz, AL
- Sept. 1 – Wilson Ele School, Plant City, FL
- Sept. 7 – Fabens Middle School, Fabens, TX
- Sept. 7 – O’donnell Intermediate, Fabens, TX
- Sept. 11 – Bailey Elementary, Dover, FL
- Sept. 26 – Atrisco Elementary School, Albuquerque, NM
- Sept. 26 – Colinas del Norte Elementary, Rio Rancho, NM
- Sept. 27 – Alamosa Elementary School, Albuquerque, NM
- Oct. 16 – Entiat Schools, Entiat, East Wenatchee, WA
- Oct. 17 – Cascade Elementary, East Wenatchee, WA
- Oct. 17 – Sterling Jr. High, East Wenatchee, WA
- Oct. 18 – Rock Island Elementary, Rock Island, WA
- Oct. 18 – Grant Elementary, East Wenatchee, WA
- Oct. 19 – Clovis Point Elementary, East Wenatchee, WA
- Oct. 19 – Eastmont Jr. High, East Wenatchee, WA
- Oct. 20 – Kenroy Elementary, East Wenatchee, WA
- Nov. 6 – New Castle Elementary & Charter School, Newcastle, CA
- Nov. 6 – Foothill Ranch Middle School, Sacramental, CA
- Nov. 7 – Foothill Ranch Middle School, Sacramental, CA
- Nov. 7 – Manzanita Elementary School, Gridley, CA
- Nov. 17 – Central Middle School, Stirling, NJ
- Dec. 11 – Fred Wild Elementary, Sebring, FL
- Dec. 15 – Werner Elementary School, Fort Collins, CO
- Dec. 15 – Bacon Elementary School, Fort Collins, CO
- Dec. 18 – Indian Hill School, Holmdel, NJ
- Jan. 24 – Auburn Elementary, Auburn, CA
- Jan. 25 – Natomas Park Elementary, Natomas, CA
- Jan. 26 – Forest Hill Divide School, Forest Hill, CA
- Jan. 26 – Pleasant Grove Elementary, Elk Grove, CA
- Feb. 26 – Walkersville Elementary, Walkersville, MD
- Feb. 28 – Berger-Vandenberg Ele, IL
- Feb. 29 – Clearview Elementary, Waukegan, IL
- March 1 – Kane County ROE,Geneva, IL
- March 6 – Haymarket Elementary, Haymarket, VA
- March 7 – West Gate Elementary, Manassas, VA
- March 7 – Old Bridge Elementary, Woodbridge, VA
- March 15 – Lawrence Middle, Lawrence, NJ
- March 18 – Spring Garden School, Philadelphia, PA
- March 19 – Ann A. Mullen Middle School, Sicklerville NJ
- March 20 – Phillipsburg Elementary, Phillipsburg, NJ
- March 26 – Rankin ISD, Rankin, TX
- April 10 – Graceland Park O’Donnell Heights Elementary Middle, Baltimore, MD
- April 11 – Long Branch High School, Long Branch, NJ
- April 19 – Clemson Elementary School, Clemson, SC
- April 25 – Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools, Santa Rosa, NM
- April 30 – Centreville MS, Centreville, MD
- May 9 – Hillcrest Elementary School, Frederick, MD
- May 16 – Washington Elementary, Waukegan, IL
- May 22 – Idyllwild School, Idyllwild, CA
- June 14 – Heartland Educational Consortium, Lake Placid, FL
Invite Eddie Cortes to be a guest speaker at your elementary or middle school. Click here or email info@eddiecortes.com to schedule a conversation to learn more about his school assembly.
ABOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
In his fun and interactive presentation titled “I’M POSSIBLE,” youth motivational speaker Eddie Cortés will help students realize that they are not defined by their limitations but by their potential. He uses humor, thought-provoking stories, and object lessons to teach elementary and middle school students to build resilience. Eddie empowers them to do hard things and chase their dreams.
Click here or call Top Youth Speakers at (800) 799-1460 between 8 AM-5 PM CT from Monday-Friday to invite Eddie Cortés to be a guest speaker at your next school assembly.
EDDIE CORTÉS
Elementary School Youth Motivational Speaker in Florida
ABOUT SCHOOL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER EDDIE CORTÉS
With over 20 years of experience, Eddie Cortés is regarded as one of the most engaging elementary and middle school speakers in the youth market. His mission is to empower students to build resilience and a positive self-worth.
This mission is personal. As a middle schooler, Eddie stopped believing in himself. In fact, his negative self-view impacted his grades, relationships, choices, and ultimately his dreams.
This experience is what fuels Eddie’s mission. He wants every elementary and middle school student to know that they are worthy of their dreams and have the tools to chase them.
To learn more about Youth Speaker Eddie Cortés click here.
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