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Motivational Speaker
Learning Facilitator
Thought Partner
Conductor & Clinician

Begin Making Key Changes

SERVICES

Motivational Speaker
Learning Facilitator
Thought Partner
Conductor & Clinician

Begin Making Key Changes

Motivational Speaker

Dr. Reichl is a sought-after speaker. She delivers unique and reflective keynote speeches intended to inspire appreciation, collaboration, and creativity. In addition to hosting her own weekly podcast appropriately titled Making Key Changes, Dr. Reichl has been interviewed for more than 20 podcasts as a guest speaker.

Speaking Engagements

👉 Review the “Facilitator Engagements” for a complete list of Professional Learning Sessions that Lori designed and presented. Below are only speaking engagements (keynotes, meetings, podcasts, etc.).

 

  • weekly host of the Making Key Changes podcast
  • 2025 Distinguished Young Women of York County: Pennsylvania
  • 2025 Marching Roudtable Podcast – episode
  • 2024 Carroll County Women’s Conference: Maryland
  • 2024 Servant Leadership Association for Music Education
  • 2024, 2023 “Burnt Out —> Now What?” Webinar
  • 2023 Band Director Boot Camp Podcast – episode 48
  • 2023 Yale University Symposium on Music in the Schools: Connecticut
  • 2023 New York State Band Directors Association Symposium
  • 2023 Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education Podcast – episode 43
  • 2022 Turning Points in Leadership Podcast – episode 6
  • 2022 Maryland Women Supporting Women Student Chapter Meeting
  • 2022 College Band Directors National Association Eastern Division Meeting
  • 2022 University of Georgia Collection of Music Teachers’ Stories Webinar
  • 2022 Liberty University Research Symposium: Virginia
  • 2022 The Global Bandroom Podcast – episode
  • 2021 National Association for Music Education Music Program Leaders Forum
  • 2020 Music for All Mind the Gap Webinar – episode 3
  • 2020 GRAMMY Music Education Coalition Webinar
  • 2020 Music Ed Tech Talk Podcast – episode 8
  • 2020 Directors Circle Podcast – episode 34
  • 2020 Bands of Ireland Podcast – episode
  • 2020 Zeswitz Music Summer Symposium
  • 2020 Women Banding Together Webinars
  • 2019 Everything Band Podcast – episode 116
  • 2019 The Music Education Podcast – episode 121
  • 2019 The Music Education Podcast – episode 120
  • 2016, 2015 Howard County Public School System Music Educator Recruitment Series: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C.
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Motivational Speaker

Dr. Reichl is a sought-after speaker. She delivers unique and reflective keynote speeches intended to inspire appreciation, collaboration, and creativity. In addition to hosting her own weekly podcast appropriately titled Making Key Changes, Dr. Reichl has been interviewed for more than 20 podcasts as a guest speaker.

Speaking Engagements

👉 Review the “Facilitator Engagements” for a complete list of Professional Learning Sessions that Lori designed and presented. Below are only speaking engagements (keynotes, meetings, podcasts, etc.).

    • weekly host of the Making Key Changes podcast
    • 2025 Distinguished Young Women of York County: Pennsylvania
    • 2025 Marching Roundtable Podcast – episode
    • 2024 Carroll County Women’s Conference: Maryland
    • 2024 Servant Leadership Association for Music Education
    • 2024, 2023 “Burnt Out —> Now What?” Webinar
    • 2023 Band Director Boot Camp Podcast – episode 48
    • 2023 Yale University Symposium on Music in the Schools: Connecticut
    • 2023 New York State Band Directors Association Symposium
    • 2023 Pass the Baton: Empowering Students in Music Education Podcast – episode 43
    • 2022 Turning Points in Leadership Podcast – episode 6
    • 2022 Maryland Women Supporting Women Student Chapter Meeting
    • 2022 College Band Directors National Association Eastern Division Meeting
    • 2022 University of Georgia Collection of Music Teachers’ Stories Webinar
    • 2022 Liberty University Research Symposium: Virginia
    • 2022 The Global Bandroom Podcast – episode
    • 2021 National Association for Music Education Music Program Leaders Forum
    • 2020 Music for All Mind the Gap Webinar – episode 3
    • 2020 GRAMMY Music Education Coalition Webinar
    • 2020 Music Ed Tech Talk Podcast – episode 8
    • 2020 Directors Circle Podcast – episode 34
    • 2020 Bands of Ireland Podcast – episode
    • 2020 Zeswitz Music Summer Symposium
    • 2020 Women Banding Together Webinars
    • 2019 Everything Band Podcast – episode 116
    • 2019 The Music Education Podcast – episode 121
    • 2019 The Music Education Podcast – episode 120
    • 2016, 2015 Howard County Public School System Music Educator Recruitment Series: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C.
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    Learning Facilitator

    Personal and professional development are the heart of Dr. Reichl’s work. She has designed and presented hundreds of learning programs in the form of meaningful sessions, webinars, and courses based on her unique experiences. Drawing on her more than 100 authored articles, she utilizes these works as accompanying resources.

    Facilitator Engagements

    👉 Review the “Speaking Engagements” for a complete list of keynotes, meetings, podcasts, etc. where Lori has spoken. Below are only facilitator engagements (professional learning sessions, conferences, symposiums, courses, etc.).

     

    • 2025, 2026 Bon Secours’ Day Retreat
    • 2025 Educational Services Unit 9 Educator Professional Development: Nebraska
    • 2024 Quincy Public Schools Educator Professional Development: Massachusetts
    • 2024 Gettysburg College Collegiate Chapter of the National Association of Music Education Meeting: Pennsylvania
    • 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 VanderCook College of Music Graduate Course Instructor: Illinois
    • 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 The University of the Arts Graduate Course Instructor: Pennsylvania
    • 2024 University of Georgia Music Education Department Webinar
    • 2024 Brandywine School District Educator Professional Development: Delaware
    • 2024 Parkland School District Educator Professional Developement: Pennsylvania
    • 2023 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 12 Professional Development
    • 2023 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 7 Professional Development
    • 2023 Yale University Symposium on Music in the Schools: Connecticut
    • 2023 New York State Band Directors Association Symposium
    • 2023 Missouri Bandmasters Association Summer Symposium
    • 2023 Zeswitz Music Spring Symposium: Pennsylvania
    • 2022, 2019, 2014 Maryland Music Educators Association Conference
    • 2022 Frederick County Public Schools Fine Arts Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017 Carroll County Public Schools Fine Arts Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2022 National Association for Music Education Webinar
    • 2022 University of Maryland Collegiate Chapter of the National Association for Music Education Webinar
    • 2022, 2021 San Bernardino City Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development (year-long program): California
    • 2022 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Conference
    • 2022 West Chester University Music Education Course Webinar: Pennsylvania
    • 2022 Lenape Regional Schools Curriculum Consortium: New Jersey
    • 2022 Texas Music Educators Association Conference
    • 2022, 2021 Bergenfield Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: New Jersey
    • 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 Howard County Public School System Secondary Solo & Ensemble Festival Coordinator: Maryland
    • 2021 The Midwest Clinic: International Band and Orchestra Conference: Illinois
    • 2021 Tredyffrin/Easttown Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: Pennsylvania
    • 2021 Washington County Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2021 Livingston Public Schools Fine Arts Educator Professional Development: New Jersey
    • 2021 Cecil County Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2021 Putnam Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: Ohio
    • 2021 National Association for Music Education Eastern Division Conference
    • 2021 Rahway Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: New Jersey
    • 2021 Maryland Music Educators Association Conference
    • 2021 National Association for Music Education Conference
    • 2021 Oakland University Music Education Webinar: Michigan
    • 2021 Troy University Music Education Course Webinar: Alabama
    • 2021 South Dakota Bandmasters Association Conference
    • 2021 Oregon Music Educators Association Conference
    • 2020 Indiana University Music Education Course Webinar
    • 2020 Lake Forest College Music Education Course Webinar: Illinois
    • 2020 Key of She Jazz Festival
    • 2020 Women Band Directors International Conference
    • 2020 International Music Education Summit
    • 2020 South Dakota Bandmasters Association Conference
    • 2020 Ohio Music Educators Association Conference
    • 2020 Baltimore City Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2019 Frostburg State University Music Education Course: Maryland
    • 2019 York County School of Technology Music Department Program Implementation: Pennsylvania
    • 2019 Bellefonte Area School District Music Educator Professional Development: Pennsylvania
    • 2019, 2017, 2014 Calvert County Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2019 Northeastern Music Programs Educator Professional Development: Pennsylvania
    • 2019 Women Band Directors International Conference: Illinois
    • 2019 National Association of Music Education All-Eastern Conference: Pennsylvania
    • 2019 Howard County Public School System Music Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2018 Millersville University National Assocition for Music Education Collegiate Meeting: Pennsylvania
    • 2018, 2017, 2016 Towson University Supervisor of Instrumental Music Interns: Maryland
    • 2017, 2016, 2014 Towson University Music Education Course: Maryland
    • 2017 Kansas Music Educators Association Conference
    • 2016 National Association for Music Education Conference: Texas
    • 2016 Catholic Univeristy of America Music Education Course: Washington, DC
    • 2016 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra OrchKids Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2016 Cecil County Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2016, 2015, 2013 Howard County Public School System New Music Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2015 Howard County Public School System Middle School Band Director Retreat: Maryland
    • 2014, 2012 University of Maryland Music Educaiton Course
    • 2014 Baltimore County Public Schools Music Educator Professional Development: Maryland
    • 2013 Peabody Convservatory of Music Education Course: Maryland
    • 2013 Delaware Music Educators Association Conference
    • 2011 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 11 Professional Development
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    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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    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.

     

    Schedule a Mentoring Session

    Conductor & Clinician

    Although Dr. Reichl’s work has expanded beyond music education, her passion for music-making is still evident! Having guest-conducted more than 50 honor bands ranging from elementary to collegiate-level musicians, Dr. Reichl enjoys invitations to conduct, adjudicate, and clinic bands of all ages, levels, and locations. She also maintains a private saxophone studio.

    Conductor Engagements

    • 2024 Sussex All-County Junior High School Honor Band: Delaware
    • 2024 Region IX High School Honor Band: West Virginia
    • 2023 Baltimore School for the Arts Wind Ensemble: Maryland
    • 2023, 2012 Anne Arundel All-County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2023 Frederick All-County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2023, 2022, 2020, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Howard All-County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2022 Centre All-County Jr. High Honor Band: Pennsylvania
    • 2020 Calvert All-County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2020 South Dakota Bandmasters Association New Music Reading Session
    • 2020 Blair All-County Jr. High Honor Band: Pennsylvania
    • 2019 Frostburg State University High School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2019 Frostburg State University Wind Ensemble: Maryland
    • 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 Marriotts Ridge Middle & High School Summer Band: Maryland
    • 2019 Harford All-County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2018 Maryland All-Eastern Shore Junior High Honor Band
    • 2018 Cecil All-County High School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2017 Young Artists of America Summer Instrumental Music Intensive Program: Maryland
    • 2017 Cecil All-County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2017 Berks All-County Junior High Honor Band: Pennsylvania
    • 2017, 2016 Howard All-County Middle School Gifted & Talented Band: Maryland
    • 2016 Allegheny All-County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2016 York All-County Middle School Summer Band: Pennsylvania
    • 2016 Maryland Tri-Southern County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2016, 2015 York All-County Middle School Honor Band: Pennsylvania
    • 2016, 2013 Baltimore All-County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2015 Carroll All-County Middle School Honor Band: Maryland
    • 2014, 2013, 2012 Anne Arundel All-County Intermediate Summer Band: Maryland
    • 2012 University of Maryland Youth Summer Band
    • 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006 American Music Abroad High School Honor Band & Orchestra: Europe
    • 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 Daniel Boone Area Middle School Summer Band: Pennsylvani

    Clinician Engagements

    • 2024 Folly Quarter Middle School Bands: Ellicott City, Maryland
    • 2024 Clarksville Middle School Band Saxophone Masterclass: Ellicott City, Maryland
    • 2022, 2020, 2018, 2017 Bonnie Branch Middle School Bands: Ellicott City, Maryland
    • 2022 Walker Mills Middle School Band: Capitol Heights, Maryland
    • 2022 Kenmoore Middle School Band: Landover, Maryland
    • 2020 Baltimore School for the Arts Wind Ensemble: Baltimore, Maryland
    • 2020, 2019 Oakland Mills Middle School Bands: Columbia, Maryland
    • 2019 Shiloh Middle School Band & Orchestra: Hampstead, Maryland
    • 2019 Takoma Park Middle School Bands: Takoma Park, Maryland
    • 2019 Mount View Middle School Orchestra: Marriottsville, Maryland
    • 2019 Century High School Band & Orchestra: Sykesville, Maryland
    • 2019 Greenbelt Middle School Band: Greenbelt, Maryland
    • 2019 Robert Goddard Middle School Bands: Lanham, Maryland
    • 2019, 2018 Mt. Hebron High School Bands: Ellicott City, Maryland
    • 2019 Bellefonte Area Middle & High School Bands: Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
    • 2018 Patapsco Middle School Bands: Ellicott City, Maryland
    • 2018 Patuxent Valley Middle School Bands: Jessup, Maryland
    • 2018 Dunloggin Middle School Bands: Ellicott City, Maryland
    • 2018 Eastern Middle School Band: Silver Spring, Maryland
    • 2017 Folly Quarter Middle School Band: Ellicott City, Maryland
    • 2017 Long Reach High School Bands: Columbia, Maryland
    • 2017 Winters Mill High School Band & Orchestra: Westminster, Maryland
    • 2017 Chesapeake High School Bands: Essex, Maryland
    • 2017 Westminster East Middle School Bands: Westminster, Maryland
    • 2017 North East High School Band: North East, Maryland
    • 2017, 2016 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra OrchKids’ El Sistema Program: Maryland
    • 2017, 2016, 2015 Thomas W. Pyle Middle School Bands: Bethesda, Maryland
    • 2016 Mayfield Woods Middle School Bands: Elkridge, Maryland
    • 2016 Annapolis Middle School Band: Annapolis, Maryland
    • 2016 Crofton Middle School Bands: Crofton, Maryland
    • 2016 Thomas Viaduct Middle School Band: Hanover, Maryland
    • 2016 DeMatha Catholic High School Bands: Hyattsville, Maryland
    • 2016 Mount View Middle School Band: Marriottsville, Maryland
    • 2016 Westland Middle School Bands: Bethesda, Maryland
    • 2016 Benjamin Banneker Middle School Band: Burtonsville, Maryland
    • 2015 Cockeysville Middle School Band: Cockeysville, Maryland
    • 2014 Wilde Lake Middle School Band: Columbia, Maryland

    Adjudicator Engagements

    • 2025 Distinguished Young Women of York County: Pennsylvania
    • 2024 Music in the Parks Festivals: Six Flags America, Maryland
    • 2024, 2023, 2022 Music in the Parks Festivals: Hershey Park, Pennsylvania
    • 2024, 2022 Frederick County Middle School Band Adjudication: Maryland
    • 2024, 2019 Howard County Middle School Band Adjudication: Maryland
    • 2023 Frederick County High School Band Adjudication: Maryland
    • 2023 Anne Arundel County High School Band & Orchestra Assessment: Maryland
    • 2022 Montgomery County Middle & High School Band & Orchestra Adjudication: Maryland
    • 2022, 2019 Harford County Middle & High School Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Festival: Maryland
    • 2022 Jefferson County Middle & High School Jazz Band Adjudication: West Virginia
    • 2020 Calvert County Middle & High School Band Adjudication: Maryland
    • 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 Prince George’s County Middle & High School Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Festival: Maryland
    • 2019, 2018, 2017 Anne Arundel County Middle & High School Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Festival: Maryland
    • 2019, 2017, 2014 Prince George’s County Middle & High School Band Assessment: Maryland
    • 2019 Harford County Middle & High School Band Assessment: Maryland
    • 2019 Harford County Middle & High School Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Festival: Maryland
    • 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012 Baltimore County Middle School Band Assessment: Maryland
    • 2018 Carroll County Middle & High School Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Festival: Maryland
    • 2018, 2016 Carroll County Middle & High School Band & Orchestra Assessment: Maryland
    • 2017, 2015, 2013 Anne Arundel County Middle School Band & Orchestra Assessment: Maryland
    • 2017 Baltimore County High School Band Assessment: Maryland
    • 2017 Cecil County Middle & High School Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Festival: Maryland
    • 2017 Cecil County Middle & High School Band & Orchestra Assessment: Maryland
    • 2016 Howard County Elementary Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Festival: Maryland
    • 2016 Baltimore County Middle & High School Instrumental Solo & Ensemble Festival: Maryland
    • 2014 St. Mary’s County Middle & High School Band Assessment: Maryland
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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

    “Change can cause anxiety, doubt, stress, and even rejection. However, when we prepare for change, it may be exactly what we need to grow. Joy may come from this growth and change may also have a positive influence on those we love, serve, and lead.”

    Schedule a service with Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl and enjoy making key changes to grow!