Stacey DeWitt | CEO of Connect with Kids and advocate for education change

Stacey DeWitt

CEO of Connect with Kids and advocate for education change

Fee Range
$5,000
Travels From
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Stacey DeWitt
Biography

In 1998, Stacey founded Atlanta-based Connect with Kids to support her passion for helping children. Stacey is a former child advocate with the juvenile justice system, an attorney, and a television journalist. Parents tell us her talks are encouraging, compelling and right on target. Connect with Kids produces news, television programs and parenting DVDs focused on the issues children face every day. The programs have won Emmys and Parents' Choice Awards, and have been featured on the Dr. Phil Show, Good Morning America, CNN and more. The DVDs are also used in thousands of schools across the country.

During each inspiring workshop, Stacey provides a viewing of one of Connect with Kids' award-winning half-hour DVDs -- programs that feature real children sharing the true challenges they've faced and the dreams they've achieved with advice and solutions from the country's top experts. Stacey has been the executive producer of more than 100 Connect with Kids DVDs -- giving parents a glimpse into the lives of children and what they can do to help their kids make good decisions.

Whatever your youth topic, Stacey can address it with experience, compassion, real solutions and a common sense approach to parenting. After all, Stacey and her husband, Sam, are also the parents of a pre-teen son and a teenager daughter. Stacey not only talks about the important roles parents play, she tries to live it each day!

Living from the Inside Out
Building Emotional Connections that Impact Motivation and Achievement

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Matthew 16:26.

A positive school climate – inside and out. It’s created and sustained by the everyday choices of every student, parent and educator. How can we encourage expectations for achievement beyond “doing your best?” How do we engage student and parents in social and emotional learning in order to avoid the risky behaviors so often associated with adolescence? Learn about the latest research and strategies to build a school culture in which good decision-making and social and emotional literacy is an intrinsic priority. This multimedia presentation uses the power of storytelling with real stories from teens and parents featured in the book Inside Out: Real Stories about the Inner Choices that Shape our Lives by teen author Chandler DeWitt, along with video segments from the Connect with Kids television documentary, Living from the Inside Out.

Reversing the Cruelty Crisis
Outsmart Competition and Cruelty with Cooperation and Caring

Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:9-10

Name-calling, eye-rolling, manipulative exclusion online and in person. Parents, teachers, counselors and kids struggle with a new kind of cruelty that’s widespread, more insidious, tougher to identify, and more difficult to stop. What really drives this cruelty crisis? How is our national culture impacting children and how can schools create counter-culture of caring and cooperation? This multi-media presentation includes the latest research and uses the power of storytelling with real stories from children and families, along with expert advice.

Cyber-Ethics
Overcoming the Hurt and Hazards of Technical Difficulties

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2

We have more information, more education, and more connections at our fingertips than ever before. Yet sociologists report that children and adult levels of stress, anxiety and depression are reaching an all-time high. Some fear we’re connected yet disconnected, interacting in a world that is tone deaf when it comes to relevant, meaningful human communication. Review the latest research and learn to use the power of media for good. Learn about tools to navigate this uncharted territory and communicate clear strategies that build a counter-culture of cooperation, character-building and real connection in your school community.

With Soulful Purpose
Understanding Connections Between Mind and Motivation

Above all else guard your heart, because everything else flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
What truly motivates adolescent and adult behavior? New brain research indicates we have veered off course by focusing too much on objective standards and rewards. Now, more than ever, we attempt to motivate and measure success with trophies, awards, test scores and recognition by others. Learn what the latest brain research reveals about the importance of educating emotions, inspiring passion and illuminating universal truths on motivation. Discover the impact on academic, emotional, and social success along with practical strategies and tools that work to encourage positive behavior changes.

Get more details and availability

Stacey DeWitt

Give us some basic details about you and your upcoming event, and one of our experts will be in touch with you quickly regarding pricing and availability.
Event Details
Your Details
Cancel
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.