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MOTIVATIONAL YOUTH SPEAKER

Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes with Students at Entait Schools in Entait WA

Unlocking Dreams and Building Resilience: A Day at Entiat Schools with Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes

“I was impressed with Eddie’s ability to adapt to each grade level to deliver a meaningful message.”
– Susan Morris, School Counselor, Entiat Schools

Hey friends! October 16th was an extraordinary day of school assemblies. I was invited to speak at Entiat Schools in Entiat, WA, and it was an unforgettable experience. Join me as I relive the highlights and emphasize a crucial teaching point that resonated across different grade levels.

Adapting to All Ages: From K-2 to 6-12

One of the unique aspects of this speaking engagement was the diverse audience. I had the opportunity to contextualize my message for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-12. It was the first time I delivered this message to high school students, and I must admit, I was a bit nervous about it. However, the challenge was invigorating, and the experience turned out to be incredibly rewarding.

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Alamosa School Assembly in New Mexico with Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes

Resilience and Dreams: A Day at Alamosa Elementary School with Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes

“That was awesome! Can we work on making this a yearly thing?”
– Principal Alvaro, Elementary School

Hey there, friends! September 27th marked a remarkable day in my journey as a motivational youth speaker. I had the privilege of speaking at Alamosa Elementary School in Albuquerque, NM, where the focus was on building resilience and self-worth to chase our dreams, especially the ones that may seem impossible. Let me take you through the inspiring moments and the key teaching point I emphasized.

Resilience and Self-Worth: The Dream-Chasing Duo

Resilience and self-worth are like two pillars that support our dreams. I stressed the importance of developing these qualities to pursue our most ambitious dreams, even when they appear impossible at first glance.

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School Assembly at ✅ Colinas Del Norte Elementary NM with Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes

Chasing Dreams: A Day of Resilience at Colinas Del Norte Elementary with Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes

“My fifth grader enjoyed your presentation so thank you from a parent and an admin!”
– Farah Hurd, Asst. Principal

Hey there, friends! What an inspiring day I had on September 26th when I was invited to be a guest speaker at Colinas Del Norte Elementary in Rio Rancho, NM. The theme of the day was all about building the resilience needed to chase im.possible dreams. Let me take you through the memorable moments and the vital teaching point I emphasized.

Resilience: The Foundation of Dream Chasing

Resilience, I believe, is the secret sauce that empowers us to pursue our dreams relentlessly. I stressed the importance of never giving up, even when life throws obstacles our way or when we start doubting our worthiness. Dreams may seem impossible, but they only truly are when we give up.

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A Day to Remember: Spreading Resilience at Atrisco Elementary School with Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes

A Day to Remember: Spreading Resilience at Atrisco Elementary School with Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes

“The energy Eddie Cortes brought to the presentation was good. He got students engaged and participating so that the message he was presenting was communicated clearly.”
– Kyle Pinckard, Principal, Boaz Middle School

Hello, friends! I’m excited to share my latest adventure as a motivational youth speaker. On September 26th, I had the honor of speaking at Atrisco Elementary School in Albuquerque, NM. The day was filled with lessons on resilience, dreams, and the incredible stories of impact.

Resilience: The Key to Chasing Dreams

The central theme of the day was resilience—a quality that’s like a secret weapon on our journey to achieving our dreams. I spoke passionately about the importance of doing hard things to chase our dreams. Sometimes, those hard things may seem impossible at first, but they’re the stepping stones to our success. We all have the power within us to say, “I can do hard things.”

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Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes at Bailey Elementary School in Dover Florida

Empowering Resilient Determination: Insights from Motivational Youth Speaker Eddie Cortes at Bailey Elementary School

“One of my teachers said that IM.POSSIBLE with motivational youth speaker Eddie Cortes was the best student assembly she had ever been to.” – Principal Forcucci

Hey, friends. It’s time to dive in and share another unforgettable chapter of my journey as a motivational youth speaker. On September 11th, 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to be the guest speaker at Bailey Elementary School in my home state, Florida. What a day it was, filled with lessons on resilience and a powerful message that I can’t wait to share with you.

Resilience: The Key to Chasing Dreams

The spotlight of the day was resilience, a quality that’s absolutely vital when it comes to pursuing our dreams. I wanted these elementary students to understand that chasing their dreams might involve doing hard things that seem impossible at first. But here’s the magic – on the other side of those hard things lies the im.possible. It’s all about embracing challenges with the belief that “I can do hard things.”

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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

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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