Speaking
Chris speaks to audiences of parents, teachers, and school leaders. He’s known for a warm, approachable style, making new educational ideas and the science behind them accessible, exciting and actionable. Chris is a frequent speaker at schools and universities, and has appeared on national media like NPR, NBC Nightly News, and the Today Show.
Testimonials
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"His delivery is deeply inquisitive, and his fascination, appreciation, and respect of adolescents is palpable. I feel so supported and grateful to have his insight. "
– Workshop participant
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"Chris’ presentation to a group of parents at my son’s middle school was incredibly informative, easy to understand and engage with and I left feeling like I had a better understanding of how to relate with my two teenagers. Many times each week I am reminded of something I learned from Chris’ presentation."
– Workshop participant
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"Chris's workshops are my parenting journey highlights. He speaks from the heart, partnered with his academic expertise and experiential knowledge of working with teens. I'm a more centered parent because of the learnings from his talks!"
- Workshop participant
Speaking Topics
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Finding the Magic in Middle School
Is middle school the worst time of life, or the worst-understood? Chris shows how to tap into the positive potential of middle school, which comes from understanding what middle schoolers are already driven to do. Full of positive, practical tips for parents and educators.
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Design for Well-Being
If we want to reach even a fraction of our full potential, schools must become places where well-being is prioritized. That starts with adults first. Chris helps educators re-imagine school design to place well-being at the center, exploring approaches from advisory work to project-based learning and more.
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Advisory Facilitation
Advisory is the heart of a great middle or high school. High-quality advisories create trust and engagement, offer belonging, and become the ideal place to develop social-emotional intelligence. Chris trains teachers on how to become excellent advisory facilitators, with tools to make advisory a safe, powerful learning experience.