Dr Blake Brandes – Hip-Hop Motivational Speaker – October 9
EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH HIP-HOP: Hip-Hop Motivational Speaker to Teach Oliveira Students About Grit and the Growth Mindset
On Thursday, October 9, 20205, the students of Oliveira Elementary School will learn about the growth mindset and grit from Dr. Blake Brandes, who has a Ph.D. in hip-hop and global youth cultures, and is a TEDx speaker and international youth motivational speaker.
Brandes will present the work of Carol Dweck and Angela Duckworth in a fun, accessible manner that empowers children of all ages. The presentation will include age-appropriate and engaging growth mindset and grit lessons infused with beatboxing, comedic storytelling, and family-friendly freestyle rapping.
“When students adopt a growth mindset, they become more resilient when facing challenges at school and at home, are less likely to give up, and believe more in their power to learn new things,” said Blake Brandes.
Marsha Jones, Associate Superintendent of Springdale Public Schools, said, “Blake Brandes uses his talents as a hip-hop artist to capture the imagination of students and encourages them to pursue their dreams and aspirations. He is very skilled at reaching into the hearts and minds of students as he engages them in thinking about the endless possibilities for future success.”
Through a demonstration of his passion for beatboxing and freestyle rap, along with stories of his own struggle to achieve his goals, Brandes brings energy and enthusiasm to the stage that allows him to connect with students. Brandes has shared this presentation with over 500,000 students, educators, and parents across the country, and he performed 348 Growth Mindset presentations in 29 states last school year.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Blake Brandes is a TEDx speaker, America’s Got Talent performer, and co-founder of the personal development company, Motivational Millennial. With a Ph.D. in hip-hop and global youth cultures, Blake has presented Growth Mindset, Grit, and Empathy assemblies to 500,000 students, educators, and parents to help them “Remix Their Realities.” Blake was the recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, one of the most competitive postgraduate awards in the world, and he regularly coaches young people on how to create lives filled with passion, resilience, and success. Learn more at www.blakebrandes.com.
