Cathleen Beachboard

Hope isn’t a feeling. It’s a science. And when it’s measured, it can change everything.

Travels from Culpeper VA, USA

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Speaks on:

Neuroscience-based Learning

Resilience

Formats:

Keynote


Audience members say

Cathleen electrifies educators with her research-backed presentations that transform hope from concept to classroom reality. She captivates audiences with her "contagious energy" and "charming" delivery, breaking down complex research into "digestible" strategies that teachers and administrators can implement immediately. Her talks provide "tangible ways to develop hope in adults and children" while fostering genuine engagement through practical resources and actionable plans. Participants leave Cathleen's sessions feeling invigorated and equipped with "research-based tools" that address behavioral needs without requiring complete system overhauls. Her unique ability to make hope accessible and actionable has educators declaring her presentations "absolutely necessary for SEL and support for both students and teachers." As one attendee powerfully stated, "You need to hear what this lady has to say about HOPE, it will change the way you think."
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gain actionable strategies to build hope in themselves and others.

  • Attendees leave with practical tools and resources that can be immediately implemented in educational settings.

  • Educators feel inspired and motivated to create a more hopeful school culture.

  • Participants develop a deeper understanding of the science of hope and its impact on student success.

  • Attendees are equipped to address the underlying issues affecting student success by fostering an environment of hope.

Cathleen's Bio

Cathleen Beachboard is an award-winning educator, bestselling author, and leading innovative expert on raising psychological hope in schools. Her Building H.O.P.E.© framework has improved resilience, well-being, and achievement in thousands of schools across the country. As a sought-after speaker on motivation, well-being and retention, she provides practical tools and strategies for parents, educators, and leaders to increase hope so every person can thrive.

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Cathleen Offers the Following Talks

ResilienceNeuroscience-based Learning

Improving Well-being, Resiliency, and Achievement Using Hope Neuroscience

  • Participants understand the brain science behind hope, learn how to measure it, and see how it directly drives motivation, effort, and resilience.

  • Participants recognize how everyday language, routines, and feedback are either strengthening or weakening hope in real time.

  • Participants leave with simple, practical tools to intentionally grow hope as a transferable life skill in themselves and others.

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30 minutes - full day


Audience Feedback on Cathleen

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Cathleen's passion was apparent and it made me excited to learn more about HOPE and how it can impact my students. The information would very valuable to our entire school as I would describe many of our students as "without HOPE" especially since covid. This session made me hopeful that I can provide tools to help my students regain hope and thrive again.

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The session was engaging, impactful, and insightful. Mrs. Beachboard is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about "Hope" and the positive impact it has on the education development of all students regardless of economic and socioeconomic status. I truly enjoyed this session, and thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

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It was a valuable session to learn about the importance of hope to motivate students to succeed.

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Brining hope to students can help them with learning (and bring positive change to life). Bringing hope to teachers and other educators can improve work performance. Hope can be measured. Strategies exist to increase hope. Considering and acting on improving hope is a a positive way to bring about meaningful change to class and school culture. I did not realize how important hope was for students in learning and feeling connected in class. Hope, at least from the survey, is something I am naturally good at. I can help spread hope.

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Very inspiring, unfortunately a lot of information in such a short amount of time, meaning too much process. I want to implement this in my classroom and school, though have to dissect all this wonderful info, and feel like I would miss something. I have participated in a school-year long PD my first year teaching on Classroom Pivotal Response, and I still use those principals in my classroom today. I would like a monthly tutorial to keep me engaged and supported to stay on top of this! Thank you for the wonderful info!

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Having a hopeful mindset is associated with objective academic achievement gains beyond intelligence, personality and previous attainment, according to research. "Hope" for me, wasn't clearly defined, but is different than resilience alone. This organization provides tools including a hope ratings scale and various lesson plans and classroom organization tools, to support teachers in helping all students, including students affected by trauma, to build hope, agency, and problem-solving abilities.

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In this session, you will learn that hope is a psychological characteristic that is measurable. It is possible to teach students how to raise their hope by setting goals, defining pathways and increasing willpower. Also, Hope is correlated with self esteem, well being, academic and physical achievements, etc. This session will give you lots of insight on Hope and technics to increase hope in your students what could lead to amazing results in and out of your classroom.

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This is applicable and can be life changing in all areas of life - not just within the world of education. I would suggest this to any business, corrective facility, etc. Hope drives everything in life and this presentation makes that very apparent. But it doesn't just tell - I could not stop saving all the resources. This will definitely be the bases for my professional development (and life) goal.

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Cathleen is outstanding! This is my second opportunity listening to her speak and I am just as excited and inspired as the first time. Thank you for sharing this valuable information and your passion with us. My goal is to use what I’ve learned to spark hope in the teachers and students I have the honor of serving each and every day!

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