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"Dr. Reichl wants to help people grow."

Preservice Educator, California

"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

"Lori's new podcast is great! I love the short-time format and the ability to digest after. The pacing is excellent and the clarity is wonderful. Each episode is thought-provoking and provides reflective questions that force me to face harsh realizations about my reality. Lori keeps doing great work!"

Elementary School Principal, California

"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 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

"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 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'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

"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 has a voice that resonates with educators far beyond the music classroom."

Motivational Speaker, Ohio

"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

"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."

Fine Arts Administrator, California

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

High School Teacher, New Jersey

"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

"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

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

Middle & High School Teacher, Indiana

"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

Communities

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

Keynotes & Professional Learning

One-Time Keynotes & Sessions

  • “BURNOUT: Confront & Conquer It by Prioritizing People” corporate or ALL subject area education
  • “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
  • “Let’s Start at the Very Beginning: Strategies to Launch Your Career” – collegiate only
  • “Make It Stick: Implement Classroom and Rehearsal Routines” – ALL subject area education
  • “Making Key Changes: Mentorship & Motivation Unlocked” corporate or ALL subject area education
  • “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Am I Providing Opportunities Reflecting All?” corporate or 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
  • “A Shared Vision: 5 Key Changes to Creating and Maintaining It” – corporate or ALL subject area education
  • “Stronger Together: Create, Collaborate, and Connect with Administrators” – ALL subject area education

    Consecutive Courses

    Bring these courses to your school either year-round or in the summer!

    • Level 1 – Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Teaching – ALL subject area education
    • Level 2 – Making More Key Changes: Motivation for the Seasoned Educator – ALL subject area education

    Student Assemblies

    • “Change Begins with Me!“
    • “Change Your Story, Achieve Your Dreams!”
    • “It’s Your Voice: Amplify It!”

    Professionals

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

    Course 1

    Making Key Changes: Refresh Your Teaching

     

    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! 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:

    • ONLINE through Vandercook College of Music
    • each Thursday from June 13 – July 25, 2024 (excluding July 4) from 11 am – 2 pm EDT

    Registration is OPEN!

    Course 2

    Making More Key Changes: 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. 

     

    ONLINE Course Meetings:

    • ONLINE through Vandercook College of Music
    • each Thursday from June 13 – July 25, 2024 (excluding July 4) from 7:15 pm – 9:45 pm EDT
    Registration is OPEN!
    IN-PERSON Course Meetings:
    • IN-PERSON through The University of the Arts with course meetings held at Villanova University
    • each weekday from July 15 – 19, 2024 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm EDT

    Registration is OPEN!

    Thought Partner Sessions

    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.

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    Students

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

    Future Changemaker Seminars

    Student webinars are coming in early 2024!

    Information & Registration will be available here very soon.

    We are often afraid to expand our circle to allow opportunities for growth due to a fear of change or competition, rather than simply receiving inspiration and support.