“Coach D your keynote speech “Connecting, Solving, Succeeding-Developing The Passion To Close The Gap” was a hit at our 2006 Annual Convention.  Thank you for contributing to our success. 

Nancy Reviere-Director of Convention and Recognition Programs

National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Educators/Administrators

The challenges of improving student academic performance can be challenging to say the least.  Closing the achievement gap, decreasing dropout rates, improving school climate, and reducing school violence are just a few problems educators and administrators deal with on a day to day basis.  Darrell “Coach D” Andrews is a nationally recognized expert regarding establishing infrastructures that support student, educator and parent motivation, connectedness and personalization and closing the achievement gap.  If your association, school district or school is looking for a motivational keynote, workshop facilitator or goal coaching session, call us toll free at 1-866-426-2243 or CLICK HERE to book Coach D today. 

Most Popular Programs

Believing The HYPE-Keys To Motivating Students of Color CLICK HERE for detailed information on speeches, seminars and scheduling an event at your location.

Connectedness and Personalization-Building Student Relationships That Leads To Academic Success.

“Kids are not committed to programs, kids are committed to people.” In today’s

fast-paced, high tech world, schools and school districts need to be creative when developing effective relationships with youth in the new millennium.  In order to achieve the academic goals of the school, administrators must have a system of connectedness and personalization in place.  This motivational program is designed to help educators and administrators go through an introspective process that analyzes roadblocks as well as creates new pathways to student connectedness.

Connecting, Solving, Succeeding—Developing The Passion To Close The Gap

Many problems are underlined when it comes to the achievement gap between Caucasian students and students of color. But what are some tried and true strategies for closing the gap? Coach D will share some innovative ways to improve academic and personal success for minority students. You will understand the challenges that minority youth face and what you can do to build a bridge that will close the gap and improve AYP.

Building Bridges—Breaking Barriers, Connecting Dreams To Education

This very popular keynote or workshop will help you in your quest to help students make the school-dreams connection.  Many students today have not connected their future dreams to their current education.  Coach D will share proven strategies to help your school, school district or association help students make this connection.  Click here for more information on making your school a “Purpose Living Teen-Passion Mapping School.”

Cultural Sensitivity-The School Climate Dilemma

Is Hip Hop Music or is it a culture?  When having a meal function for your district, what is the most appropriate food? What does it mean to a minority student when you say things a certain way?   It is often the little things that can cause a cultural chasm and alienate students of color.  This can severely impact school climate, which is a researched based indicator of academic success.  Coach D will takes you and your team through a cultural exploration analyzing the importance of knowledge, planning and awareness when interacting with students of color. 

Educator Goal Coaching

Working for a school or school district can be challenging from a time management perspective.  Administrators and teacher have a plethora of responsibilities ranging from meeting adequate yearly progress goals to NCLB paperwork.  Sometimes in order to stay focused, you need a personal coach.  It can range from a one time session to phone sessions once a month.  Goal coaching sessions are designed to help educators and administrators stay on point with their goals and objectives.  Accountability is important to goal accomplishment and Darrell “Coach D” Andrews can help you remain accountable to your overall goals hence improving your overall success. 

Darrell “Coach D” Andrews Motivates A Group Of Canadian Educators.