Dr. Olatunji Inspires
Consultant ~ Speaker ~ Trainer ~ Author
"Let's stop confusing education with schooling—they are not the same thing. Education should awaken purpose, not just deliver content."
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Anane Olatunji
With more than 30 years of experience in youth development, this is the message and the movement that Dr. Olatunji proposes to the field. His new book, Don't Let School Get in the Way of Education, shows educators, parents, and other youth advocates how to help young people to truly thrive in school and beyond.
See "Dr. O" transform the future of education in this dynamic video featuring live speaking clips, heartfelt testimonials, and the origin story that launched his mission to help youth thrive.
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The Book
Imagine the success our children could have if they all found school emotionally fulfilling.
Unfortunately, the reality is that far too many youth, regardless of their social background, don't enjoy school. The premises, policies, and procedures that drive the conventional model of education in the U.S. create a system that reduces opportunities for self-discovery. Many students become alienated from school rather than empowered by it. Consequently, our youth underperform not only in school but also later on in the workplace. Ultimately, they fail to fulfill their potential and the contribution they could otherwise give to society.
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In Don't Let School Get in the Way of Education, author and education expert Anane Olatunji gives us a detailed look at the rift between the conventional education system and the performance of youth. The book explores the disconnect between current educational approaches and students' well-being. Dr. Olatunji then presents a new paradigm for education: passion propels performance! His FACES framework, centered on Fun, Affirmation, Challenge, Expression, and Success, empowers students with the self-knowledge they need to realize their full potential and aspirations. School systems, administrators, teachers, parents, and their children will all benefit from this revolutionary approach to education.
Testimonials
Jack Canfield
Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, The Success Principles™,
and Self-Esteem in the Classroom
"As a personal success coach who once served as a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools, I can attest with conviction that this book belongs in the professional development toolkit of every educator. Through his insight and creativity, Olatunji provides a much-needed paradigm shift for improving the way we teach and learn."
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Programs
Topics for Keynote/Guest Speaker, Breakout Sessions & Workshops
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All are designed to inspire as well as inform participants.
Don't Let School Get in the Way of Education
Based on Dr. Olatunji’s new book, this topic provides a powerful overview of why a new paradigm in education is needed. Many youth underachieve because we focus on making them skillful but not willful. This insightful and engaging presentation leaves audiences with a new sense of clarity and conviction about the need to align education with students—not just standards—so that they will thrive!
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​Objectives:
• Understand the "perspective gap" that exists between youth and adults when it comes to schooling.
• Acquire key concepts and ideas needed to make fundamental changes in how we teach.
• Recognize and promote the need for emotional fulfillment in education.
Building A Climate to Promote Happy, Healthy, High Achievers
What happens if you focus on the fish without giving attention to the water they're swimming in? In this presentation, Dr. Olatunji helps educators to appreciate how school culture and climate can support or undermine the performance of youth. He then teachers his unique “FACES” framework so that they excel personally as well as academically.
Objectives:
• Understand school culture and climate and how they influence student performance.
• Acquire a research-based framework for leveraging engagement to boost achievement.
• Learn specific strategies to make learning enjoyable, engaging, and challenging, and fulfilling.
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Life After School Starts Now
How many times have you encountered students who haven’t the foggiest idea of what they’d like to do with their lives after graduation? They’ve spent so much time focusing on academic subjects throughout their lives that they’ve lost touch with the main subject—themselves! This presentation shows counselors and educators how to help youth avoid this situation and design their futures.
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Objectives:
• Gain the understanding needed to help youth apply their education effectively.
• Learn the key success principles needed to help youth develop a sense of direction and purpose.
• Acquire a time-tested framework for career planning and development.
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