A Dynamic Speaker on Substance Awareness for Teens & Parents
Inspiring Smart Choices Through Engaging “Edutainment”
Teens today face enormous amounts of influences and social pressures. Unfortunately these can lead some teens to turn to substances to “fit-in” with peers or to escape from/cope with challenges. Having a speaker can connects with students at their level can help. For over 20 years, internationally recognized speaker and edutainer Robert Hackenson Jr. has been traveling across the country and around the world inspiring communities and helping teens make smart decisions during these difficult situations. More than just a speaker, Robert’s approach on substance awareness and positive decision-making captivates and educates with lasting impact. Over the years he has developed a series of presentations tailored for different audiences. He offers presentations for High School Students, Middle School Students, Upper Elementary Level Students, and Parents/Community members.
Maximizing Impact & Effectiveness
When looking for a speaker you want one that makes the most impact for your students and community. You want to maximize your time, effort, and budget. In order to really do this you need 3 things.
- Engaging presentation. The message might be great, but if the audience isn’t engaged, the message is lost. For over 20 years internationally recognized speaker and “edutainer” has been delivering unforgettable, research-based presentations that mix education, magic, and motivation.
- Getting everyone on the same page. Robert offers a variety of presentations that are tailored for the different audiences. For students Robert meets them where they are at. Whether talking to High School students, Middle School Students, Upper Elementary Students, or Parents, the message and presentation is tailored to them. This way the students get the information (and entertainment) most relevant for them. The parent/community presentation uses less entertainment and more of the research based information. It also offers practical lessons and tips parents can actually use.
- On going learning. The important messages shouldn’t end once the presentations are over. This is why we offer a curriculum that goes along with our presentations. The curriculum ensures the learning keeps going in the classrooms all year long.
What Makes These Substance Awareness School Assemblies Different?
- Tailored specifically to different school levels and mindset
- Blends important information with real-life stories, magic, illusions, and audience participation to keep students engaged while driving home the important messages
- Promotes critical thinking rather than just “don’t do it” messaging
- Encourages students to make informed decisions under pressure
- 1 Year Access to Curriculum that goes along with presentation for schools to use
- Parent/Community presentations and resources
Key topics include:
Teens today face enormous pressure: social pressures, academic stress, anxiety, heartbreak, and other life challenges. This is when teens may turn to substances as a way to “fit in,” cope with, or escape from these challenges. As a substance awareness speaker, this is exactly what Robert covers. His dynamic presentations are designed to inspire and educate teens on:
- How decision-making really works under pressure.
- How peers, influencers, and social trends shape risky choices.
- How to respond to life’s challenges with resilience instead of regret.
He then equips students with practical coping strategies and a framework for healthy, confident decisions.
When to Have Assembly?
🎓 The substances awareness speaker can tailor the presentations for different grades. Perfect for grades 5–12, this substance awareness presentation is ideal for:
- School Assemblies
- Youth Conferences
- Wellness Weeks
- Red Ribbon Weeks
- School-Wide Prevention Initiatives
Includes 1 Year Access to Curriculum for FREE!
The learning doesn’t have to stop after the assembly. Along with each substance awareness school assembly presentation, your school will get access to the Sober Thoughts curriculum for 1 calendar year for FREE through our online portal. This curriculum includes videos, class discussion questions, and class activities and/or assignments that goes along with the substance awareness presentation. This keeps the learning going far beyond the presentation and reinforces the important lessons.
Flat Day Rate Pricing Option
The flat day rate offers up to 4 presentations within 24 hours for 1 flat rate. These presentations can be on different topics, for different grades, at different schools, and can include a parent/community night. This allows schools to work together and maximize budgets and resources.
Presentation Information By School Level
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