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BE THE ONE | FINISH STRONG
FINISH STRONG
The Absolute Best Way to Finish the School Year
As educational leaders, we’re amazing at the “launch”. Whether it’s a new program, the latest curriculum, or the new school year, when it comes to launching something new, no one is better than us at getting people excited and on board.
We may be awesome at the launch. But, what about the landing?
How we finish the school year is equally important as how we start. When it’s done right, closing out the school year can solidify the content the kids have learned; deepen the relationships between teachers and students; and, drive school culture to a new level of excellence so that the next school year begins with more energy, focus, and momentum.
Be The One is the perfect event to help your students and teachers finish the school year strong!
Be The One is a one-day, on campus event custom built for one, singular purpose - to create a positive, immediate, and sustainable shift in school culture that leads to increased academic performance. Throughout the school day, I work with student leaders, teachers, and administrators with the sole focus of revolutionizing school culture in such a way that it drives effort, commitment, and performance to a new level of excellence. And, to top it off, I’ve set this program up in such a way that Be The One can take place on any typical school day, all without interrupting regular classroom instruction!
Simply put, Be The One is exciting; it's dramatically effective; and, it’s all about making great schools even better. And, (because it’s usually the first question principals ask when they call) it’s absolutely affordable.
Dr. Norvella Williams, Principal
“Be The One is not only amazing but informative. My teachers have reported that the program was heartfelt, emotional, and much needed. The teachers promised to keep it going and spread the joy of the journey. It allows teachers and students to share in the responsibility of building school pride. The students said that it was unbelievable, emotional, and that they actually felt the love in the atmosphere. This program gives faculty and staff and students an opportunity to self-reflect, feel comfortable sharing the love with each other, and build stronger relationships. In other words, it gives everyone an opportunity to become leaders.”
Phil Eaton, Principal
“This was a day that everyone at Montgomery High School – teachers, staff, and students – will NEVER forget. Weeks later everyone is STILL talking about Be The One. This was such a tremendous event! I can’t thank you enough!!”
Cassandra Akers, Principal
“LIFE ALTERING! The teachers raved about Be The One and were forever impacted. Our student mentor group has taken on a life of its own and it has inspired them to be so much better than they were and to work as a more cohesive group.”
Jamie Henagan, Principal
"Be The One will provide schools with strategies and a big opportunity to change the culture of the school. Our students have said that this program was the best thing that they have taken part of in all their lives. Hal Bowman reaches teachers, staff, and students on a whole different level.”
Dr. Norvella Williams, Principal
“Be The One is not only amazing but informative. My teachers have reported that the program was heartfelt, emotional, and much needed. The teachers promised to keep it going and spread the joy of the journey. It allows teachers and students to share in the responsibility of building school pride. The students said that it was unbelievable, emotional, and that they actually felt the love in the atmosphere. This program gives faculty and staff and students an opportunity to self-reflect, feel comfortable sharing the love with each other, and build stronger relationships. In other words, it gives everyone an opportunity to become leaders.”
Phil Eaton, Principal
“This was a day that everyone at Montgomery High School – teachers, staff, and students – will NEVER forget. Weeks later everyone is STILL talking about Be The One. This was such a tremendous event! I can’t thank you enough!!”
Cassandra Akers, Principal
“LIFE ALTERING! The teachers raved about Be The One and were forever impacted. Our student mentor group has taken on a life of its own and it has inspired them to be so much better than they were and to work as a more cohesive group.”
Jamie Henagan, Principal
"Be The One will provide schools with strategies and a big opportunity to change the culture of the school. Our students have said that this program was the best thing that they have taken part of in all their lives. Hal Bowman reaches teachers, staff, and students on a whole different level.”
Transformational Leadership
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes | Scheduled before school
Participants: Adult school leaders, including: administrators, teachers who serve as sponsors of student organizations, department chairs, team leaders, mentor teachers, as well as food service and custodial staff members who serve in leadership positions.
Description: Session 1 is specifically designed to bring school leaders together as a cohesive, tight-knit team with a singular purpose: To create a campus-wide culture that drives the school to a new level of excellence. This session requires the most effective, influential educators on campus to be in attendance.
You're the Difference
Duration: 120 to 180 minutes | Scheduled in the morning, before lunch
Participants: Student leaders, including: student council, peer mentors, team captains, student organization officers ((band, drill team, choir, ROTC, DECA, etc.), academic leaders, teacher-identified leaders, as well as those students who serve as leaders in "unofficial, unsanctioned organizations."
Description: Session 2 is an exciting and fun experience for student leaders. Through games, activities, and interactive experiences, students will discover their roles as agents of change, not just in school, but in every area of their lives, forever.
Culture Sustainability:
Clarity, Enthusiasm, and Momentum
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes | Scheduled in the afternoon, before the end of school
Participants: School administration and a select faculty and staff leadership team.
Description: Session 3 has been tailored to meet the needs of administrators and select educators at the top levels of school leadership. This is a time for school leaders to define and delegate actionable strategies, roles, and metrics to propel momentum and sustainability through mission, inspiration, and accountability.
Be The One: Courage | Commitment | Forever
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes | Scheduled immediately after school.
Participants: School-wide faculty, staff, and select student leaders from Session 2.
Description: Session 4 is a fun and moving experience that brings adult and student leaders together as a cohesive, connected family. This keynote style event will motivate and inspire faculty, staff, and students to work together as they elevate the culture of their school to a new level of excellence.
Transformational Leadership
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes | Scheduled before school
Participants: Adult school leaders, including: administrators, teachers who serve as sponsors of student organizations, department chairs, team leaders, mentor teachers, as well as food service and custodial staff members who serve in leadership positions.
Description: Session 1 is specifically designed to bring school leaders together as a cohesive, tight-knit team with a singular purpose: To create a campus-wide culture that drives the school to a new level of excellence. This session requires the most effective, influential educators on campus to be in attendance.
You're the Difference
Duration: 120 to 180 minutes | Scheduled in the morning, before lunch
Participants: Student leaders, including: student council, peer mentors, team captains, student organization officers ((band, drill team, choir, ROTC, DECA, etc.), academic leaders, teacher-identified leaders, as well as those students who serve as leaders in "unofficial, unsanctioned organizations."
Description: Session 2 is an exciting and fun experience for student leaders. Through games, activities, and interactive experiences, students will discover their roles as leaders of change, not just in school, but in every area of their lives, forever.
Sustainability:
Clarity, Enthusiasm, and Momentum
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes | Scheduled in the afternoon, before the end of school
Participants: School administration and a select faculty and staff leadership team.
Description: Session 3 has been tailored to meet the needs of administrators and select educators at the top levels of school leadership. This is a time for school leaders to define and delegate actionable strategies, roles, and metrics to propel momentum and sustainability through mission, inspiration, and accountability.
Be The One:
Courage | Commitment | Forever
Duration: 60 to 90 minutes | Scheduled immediately after school.
Participants: School-wide faculty, staff, and select student leaders.
Description: Session 4 is a fun and moving experience that brings adult and student leaders together as a cohesive, connected family. This keynote style event will motivate and inspire faculty, staff, and students to work together as they elevate the culture of their school to a new level of excellence.
Cheering Fans
"I just returned to northern Indiana from your Nashville conference! Wow, I am so excited to go to work tomorrow. Two of our teachers came to your Indy conference this year and 8 of us (front row today) had to come see what we missed. You have had such an impact on our school, as a result of the first two teachers coming to see you! We adjusted some of our discipline practices and are focusing on social connections with our students. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion for student success.”
"Hal, I just wanted to personally THANK you for your presentation today. It was EXACTLY what I needed to hear! You were inspiring, motivating, captivating, and so on! What a blessing! I told my principal today upon returning to school how awesome you were and how much the teachers from our school (Auburndale High School Bloodhounds) enjoyed the day! Thank you again, you made a profound impact on my teaching career, and I give YOU a loud, exuberant standing ovation!! :)”
"What an awesome, inspirational day! The two other teachers that I was there with and I haven’t stopped talking about the day since lunch on Monday! Amazing! Everyone keeps asking us about the workshop, but we have a hard time saying anything. We can’t do you justice! Awesome job, sir! Thank you for the awesome experience!”
"THANK YOU for being in the business of encouraging teachers to remember why we are who we are. Today was EXACTLY what I needed!!!!!”
"Just finished the experience of Mr. Bowman’s “Teach Like A Rock Star” for the Princeton ISD’s first day of In-Service Training. As the School Board Vice President, I have not missed the first day since being elected to the board five years ago, and I can truly say: this was “ABSOULTELY AWESOME”! Mr. Bowman, it was an HONOR to be present and hear of your experiences. I laughed until I had tears in my eyes, my heart hurt until I had tears in my eyes ! I left at the end of the day deeply moved and profoundly touched ! I am extremely optomistic that by your presentation there will be at least one person in our district that will reach the child that has been labled “INCORRIGIBLE”. If we can each reach ONE child, we have changed the world!!! I am so PROUD to be associated with the Princeton ISD and all educators. TEACHERS ROCK!!!! THANK YOU FOR CARING FOR OUR KIDS, AND CONTINUE THE GREAT WORK!!!”
"Thank you so much for coming to Sam Houston State University yesterday. Your presentation was more than inspiring. I feel so empowered to go change the lives of my students. Your story is incredible…you left me teary-eyed.”
"You have me ready to go out and rock the classroom! I have been rejuvenated by what you talked about yesterday and I’m ready to do more for my students! Thanks for coming to Rock Hill, South Carolina!!!!”
"It was an AWESOME day! Tyler teachers and mentors are still rockin’! I have heard nothing but accolades for your presentation on Monday. My concern was if you made it to your flight on time and that Matthew didn’t get pulled over for speeding! Looking forward to seeing you again next year!”
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