I Want to Be Just Me
Lori Franke-Hopkins, the author of I Want to Be Just Me, provides workshop opportunities for all ages that she calls “The Learning Lessons.”
These workshops are tailored for both children and adults and aim to promote a positive sense of self. They focus on fostering confidence, enhancing interpersonal engagement, and rediscovering belief in oneself by identifying the unique talents and skills that make each individual special.
The "I Want to Be Just Me" workshops emphasize the importance of individuality, providing examples of how a person can positively impact their daily life.
These workshops are tailored for both children and adults and aim to promote a positive sense of self. They focus on fostering confidence, enhancing interpersonal engagement, and rediscovering belief in oneself by identifying the unique talents and skills that make each individual special.
The "I Want to Be Just Me" workshops emphasize the importance of individuality, providing examples of how a person can positively impact their daily life.
The I Want to Be Just Me playbook is introduced as the workshop’s foundational, thematic text to inspire and motivate participants. Also included in each I Want to Be Just Me workshop are learning activities customized for each audience and building on the following 11 personal growth outcomes:
To schedule one of Lori’s workshops as a part of your next event, or for more information, contact Lori today. |
Improving Pedagogy

When learning environments and instructional practices are tailored to meet the needs and interests of students, their motivation to learn increases and their ability to learn is improved. This workshop encourages an interactive learning experience for participants by allowing them to reflect on their current instructional practices. It provides them with new strategies to engage all students in deeper learning.
Engaging Environments for Learning
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of school climate and learn how to create a positive environment that engages all stakeholders, including students, adults, families, and the community. The training will also cover optimal classroom conditions and effective teaching practices that inspire students to learn and grow. Through a guided approach of strategies that promote student engagement, participants will explore how various methods can motivate and inspire students differently. Additionally, participants will receive access to a resource folder that includes additional resources for further learning.
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Build You Up
The keynote/workshop, “Build You Up," is designed to motivate and encourage those who work with kids. Although it can be a challenging task, this work creates a positive impact that is created along students’ educational journey is immeasurable. This aspect will be highlighted and emphasized to all in attendance.
Learn how the power of positive thinking can impact both one’s professional and personal life by incorporating the ten principles to live by. Educators will engage in connecting with others, learning new ways of thinking, supporting one another, and creating a nurturing environment with intentional goals for enhancing the learning experience for everyone. |
If You Only Knew
Life experiences provide valuable lessons that equip us with knowledge and skills to navigate the world with clarity. The stories of others help us lead in impactful ways as we continue to grow. These stories help us understand some invaluable life lessons - and oftentimes it's the stories that help us remember the lessons. So here's to those who serve kids, engage in many jobs, endure hard times, find and give love, use music, be their very best even during difficult times, welcome feedback, ride for the brand, share themselves with others in selfless ways, and understand their impact is significant! They are the role models and the ones for whom I will cheer often!
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Developing a Systematic Continuous Improvement Process
The process begins with the establishment of a planning committee that includes representative stakeholders from all groups: students, teachers, support staff, administration, board of education, families, business leaders. Engaging all stakeholders in building common goals based on the district/school vision is the next step. Data from a needs assessment that includes the district/school strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for further improvement aligned to quality elements will be used to determine strategic goals and an improvement timeline.
- Facilitate a continuous improvement meeting for the purpose of creating a district strategic plan with alignment to annual school improvement plans.
- Implement a formal, consistent process for monitoring the district’s improvement efforts at both the district and school levels.
- Implement formal strategies for program evaluation and the evaluation of overall district effectiveness.
- Develop and implement a formal process for the analysis of student performance data so that teachers are able to utilize the data to inform classroom instruction.
- Establish meeting dates and facilitate with integrity four quarterly meetings with specific objectives aligned to the improvement goals.
The Power of Positive Thinking
This workshop begins by introducing the power of positive thinking, sharing how to develop a positive growth mindset by incorporating strategies that support healthy social/emotional outcomes. It includes the importance of using literature, music, movies, and technology into the day to increase self-awareness, build self-confidence, and promote authenticity while keeping your audience engaged in the moment. Participants will then model activity exchange to build motivational stamina and improve interactions that promote positive engagement. The participants get access to a resource library and activities to implement to serve as reminders to keep a positive mindset. You can access The Power of Positive Thinking resource folder HERE.
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Strategic Communications and Branding:
Telling Your Story Using Social Media Platforms
A Communications Toolbox is developed in collaboration with school stakeholders that includes a navigation guide for sharing informational and positive messages with the internal and external school community. The objective is aimed at promoting the schools and its programs, services, resources, and events. Additionally, the development of visual covers, pics, and templates, and the implementation of strategies to increase meaningful engagement with students, staff, and families are products and services included.
To schedule one of Lori’s workshops as a part of your next event, or for more information, contact Lori today.