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"I recently started listening to Lori's podcast, read some of her articles, and scheduled a mentoring session with her. As someone in the midpoint of my teaching career, her guidance really helped me to reflect on my current situation, to establish goals, to formulate a plan, and to pinpoint my reasons for wanting to make a change in my life. I highly recommend her expertise!"

Elementary School Teacher, Maryland

"I have enjoyed and found incredibly valuable the training and professional development that Lori Schwartz Reichl has provided to me. I feel a great sense of renewal, refreshment, and excitement for the coming years."

Middle & High School Teacher, Indiana

"I started off the day with an amazing clinic with Lori Schwartz Reichl! Book this amazing woman and learn about her programs! Her approach is absolutely infectious!"

High School Teacher, Pennsylvania

"The inspiration and messages that Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl shares through her work are really impactful to me as I am also someone who works in education advocacy. Dr. Reichl gets right to the point, and she is the kind of person we need in education - motivational, inspiring, and hoping to improve education."

Collegiate Education Recruitment Coordinator, California

"Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl has created a haven that is 3-part inspiration, research & best practices, and self-care. Having been "in the trenches," she understands the challenges teachers face, and she uses her gifts to provide well-researched and thought-provoking content delivered in ways that will keep you motivated and filled with hope. What a gift Lori is to educators everywhere!"

Leadership Coach, Pennsylvania

"Lori's podcast offers bite-sized pieces of wisdom that are practical, actionable, and timely. The key changes Lori suggests are realistic and offer tangible, accessible steps we can take as we grow in both our professional and personal lives. Give this a listen for some inspiration and wholesome food for thought!"

Teacher of the Year - Los Angeles Unified School District, California

"Education (and the world) is in both an interesting and crucial time. We recognize that change must occur for the system to be sustainable, yet, we don't have the means to always do it. Dr. Reichl helps us make the necessary key changes, as a profession and as professionals. I highly recommend Lori's work and absolutely love the bite-size format that is digestible, while providing thought-provoking questions for self-reflection."

Elementary School Principal, California

"Lori’s course was one of the most impactful for my teaching career. I reflected a lot on my teaching and was highly motivated to start the new year after hearing Lori’s perspective on different topics. Lori has a lot of energy and passion for education which will rub off on you."

Middle School Teacher, New Jersey

"Dr. Reichl changed the way I approach my job by giving me tools I use every day. She challenged me to be more thoughtful about every aspect of being a teacher, including designing assessments, recruiting students, ensuring equitable opportunities and representation, developing policies, building culture and identity, and interacting with parents."

High School Teacher, Pennsylvania

"Lori’s 'Making Key Changes' presentations leave attendees inspired and motivated to make positive key changes in their own professional and personal lives."

Intermediate School Teacher, South Dakota

"Lori gives bite-sized nuggets of insight that I like to hear before lesson planning. As an educator, it feels supportive and empowering and a good reminder of community."

Middle School Teacher, Pennsylvania

"Lori's passion for supporting educators not only resonates in every note she teaches but also in her unwavering commitment to fostering a collaborative and inspiring environment among educators and administrators. She's a true maestra in the art of teamwork and mutual inspiration."

Leadership Consultant, California

"Dr. Reichl's session was one of the most amazing and insightful presentations I've ever attended about the importance of representation in the classroom and so much more! Definitely check out Dr. Reichl's work!"

Elementary & Secondary Teacher, Pennsylvania

"The 'Making Key Changes' workshop was one of the most enlightening PD sessions I’ve EVER been in!"

High School Teacher, New Jersey

"Lori is the first person I contact when I need career guidance and insight. Her value is boundless and she has a true passion for helping people grow. Lori is open-minded and practical, but beyond that, she is honest and direct, and her direct approach and determination often provide exactly the motivation I need for that next step."

General Counsel and Director of Administration, Pennsylvania

"I recently saw an AWESOME session by Lori Schwartz Reichl! Her talks ALWAYS force me to reevaluate what I am doing in the classroom!!!"

Elementary School Teacher, South Carolina

"Lori has spent a significant amount of time studying the mental health of teachers in our post-pandemic era. She is a quality sounding board and thought partner and she mentors the current generation of teachers. I highly recommend Lori for leading professional learning.”

Elementary Administrator, California

"Lori’s program has challenged me to provide as many mirrors and windows for my students as possible. I feel more confident as an educator after working with Lori."

Elementary School Teacher, Pennsylvania

"Lori has a wealth of ideas that she has thought out and organized intelligently. She brings passion and energy to every session that keeps PD time lively and upbeat. Whether it be learning new ideas and perspectives or re-energizing and reinforcing established concepts, Lori is good for both! Highly recommend."

Elementary Administrator, California

"Lori's friendship and mentorship are both priceless and precious to me. Her advice and inspiration have been invaluable to me during professional and personal growth—from novice to seasoned—across multiple states, buildings, and positions. I can't thank Lori enough for the positive influence she's had on my life both inside and out of the workplace."

Middle School Teacher & Community College Adjunct, North Carolina

"The mentorship, coaching, and friendship that Lori has shared with me over the years have been invaluable both personally and professionally. Her creativity and insightfulness inspire me to strive for self-improvement every day!"

Director of Interior Design, Maryland

"Dr. Reichl wants to help people grow."

Preservice Educator, California

Communities

Dr. Reichl delivers unique, reflective, and motivational keynote speeches and professional learning programs.

Keynotes & Professional Learning

Courses

Bring these courses to your school either year-round or in the summer! – ALL subject area education

  • I:  “Refresh Your Teaching with Influence and Impact”
  • II:  “Mentorship for the Non-Tenured Teacher”
  • III:  “Motivation for the Seasoned Educator”

Most POPULAR Sessions

Bring these sessions to your school, company, or organization! – corporate or ALL subject area education

  • “BURNOUT: Confront & Conquer It Together!”
  • “Mentorship and Motivation UNLOCKED!”
  • “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Are We Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?”
  • “Routines and Relationships Rule” 
  • “A Shared Vision: 5 Key Changes to Create and Maintain It”
  • “The Student Voice: Embrace It and Amplify It!”

Additional Sessions

  • “Build It and They Will Come: Recruiting and Retaining Students” – music education only
  • “The Capacity to Collaborate: 5 Key Changes to Empower Teamwork” – corporate or ALL subject area education
  • “Embrace Your Uniqueness! Strategies to Launch Your Career” – collegiate only
  • “Make It Stick: Implement Classroom and Rehearsal Routines” – ALL subject area education
  • “Preparation for Adjudication: Preparing and Performing at Music Adjudications” – music education only
  • “Preparation for Assessment: Constructing Selected-Response Questions” – ALL subject area education
  • “Stronger Together: Create, Collaborate, and Connect with Administrators” – ALL subject area education

Student Assemblies

  • “The Student Voice: Embrace It and Amplify It!”
  • “Making Key Changes: Mentorship & Motivation Unlocked”

Professionals

Dr. Reichl offers meaningful courses  and provides mentoring sessions for organizations, teams, and individuals.

Course 1

Refresh Your Teaching with Influence and Impact

 

Course Description:

Are you hoping to make key changes to refresh your teaching? This course is a creative mentorship and motivational approach intended to encourage reflection, inspiration, collaboration, creation, and ultimately – refreshment! The course is open to ALL subject areas and levels of teaching. 

Make key changes to refresh your teaching with influence and impact! Explore ways to create and maintain a shared vision in collaboration with those you serve and lead. Discover a successful plan to organize efficiently, instruct skillfully, manage behavior effectively, communicate clearly, and collaborate inclusively. Topics will include refreshing various parts of your teaching, including creating/updating a shared vision, mission statement, motto, handbook/syllabus, classroom management, routines, behavior plan, administrative support, recruitment/retention, collaborative opportunities, adjudication/assessment, organizational procedures, professional development, cultural diversity, and inclusivity. Come prepared to be mentored and motivated by your peers while offering mentorship to them, too! Course assignments are developed with the intention of immediate implementation in your classroom/program. 

 

Course Meetings:

  • Earn 3 graduate credits.
  • ONLINE through Vandercook College of Music.
  • 6 summer meeting dates for 3 hours each day.

Registration will OPEN in Spring 2025: https://www.vandercook.edu

Course 2

Mentorship for the Non-Tenured Teacher

 

Course Description:

Updated description coming soon!

Course Meetings:

  • Earn 3 graduate credits.
  • ONLINE through Vandercook College of Music.
  • 6 summer meeting dates for 3 hours each day.

Registration will OPEN in Spring 2025: https://www.vandercook.edu

Course 3

Motivation for the Seasoned Educator

 

Course Description:

Are you a seasoned educator considering making key changes in your teaching, career, and/or life? This course is a creative mentorship and motivational approach intended to encourage reflection, motivation, creativity, change, and leadership both personally and professionally. The course is open to ALL subject areas and levels of teaching. 

Make more key changes in both your personal and professional life! Discover ways to make simple and actionable key changes that unlock your greatest potential in collaboration with those you love, serve, or lead. Topics will include branding, burnout, creativity, leadership, relevancy, professional development, and transitions in both our personal and professional lives. Come prepared to be mentored and motivated by your peers while offering mentorship to them, too! Course assignments are developed with the intention of immediate implementation in your daily living and working routine. 

Course Meetings:

  • Earn 3 graduate credits.
  • ONLINE through Vandercook College of Music.
  • 6 summer meeting dates for 3 hours each day.

Registration will OPEN in Spring 2025: https://www.vandercook.edu

Mentoring Sessions

As a thought partner, Dr. Reichl meets regularly, both in-person and virtually, with organizations, teams, and individuals to facilitate key changes in their communities, companies, classrooms, and careers. Dr. Reichl listens, questions, guides, and offers actionable key changes during these mentoring sessions.
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Students

Dr. Reichl mentors and motivates future Changemakers to reach their greatest potential and achieve their goals, too!

Future Changemaker Events

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“Typical personal or professional development, which often includes a once-and-done approach, is NOT enough! When we are given the opportunity to revisit a topic of interest or need, this helps to reinforce the concepts and provide additional avenues for reflection, guidance, and growth.”

Discover opportunities for making key changes to grow with Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl.