Good speech organization is essential for anyone who wants to deliver a meaningful speech.  Many students are nervous to speak in front of others because they do not feel equipped with the skills to speak with confidence.  This course provides students with opportunities to (1) organize their ideas for a speech in an orderly manner, (2) deliver a quality speech, and (3) give and receive positive speech feedback. 

The learning goals for this course are specifically tailored to the unique needs of each student.

I am a TED speaker, school assembly speaker, and public speaking coach.  I help students speak in front of others with confidence. I teach students how to develop writing skills to organize information, craft a quality speech, and deliver a strong presentation. Students also learn how nonverbal communication such as eye contact, voice, and body language can strengthen (or weaken) a terrific speech.  I have prepared students to compete in local and national speech competitions as a coach and critiqued presentations as a speech contest judge.  

My doctoral degree is in education. I am certified to teach elementary education (K-8) as well as secondary communication arts, speech and theater, English, and science education. I have more than 30 years of teaching experience in traditional and online classrooms.  I empower student teachers and seasoned educators with the same creative and interactive strategies I use with students. 

As a school assembly speaker and mental health advocate, I help students throughout the country talk about tough topics.  I equip teens with skills to communicate and resolve conflicts. I empower them with skills to create SMART personal goals that prepare them for success. I am the author of an award-winning personal goal-setting book, Dreams to Action Trailblazer’s Guide.  I want to help help all students discover the power of their own voice.

Homework Offered
Homework for this class is determined by the specific needs of each student.  Speech outlines are provided to help students organize their speech thoughts.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Brainstorming, interactive games and activities, guided practice to check for understanding, independent practice; self-assessment, positive feedback from the instructor
Grades Offered

Resources will be selected for the specific public speaking needs of each student.
I provide speech outlines if students need tools to prepare and organize a speech for an event or specific purpose.