OUTREACH PROGRAMS & SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS
Shadrack Boakye’s dynamic, interactive speaking program is designed to remind students of the power of words—how they shape our identities, influence our futures, and create opportunities. Blending storytelling with the performing arts, Shadrack takes students on a journey of self-reflection and empowerment through engaging, thought-provoking activities. For over a decade, he has traveled the country with Scholastic and Harcourt, sharing his story with students and educators. In 2014, Scholastic published Unstoppable, a biography about his journey, which is now part of schools’ READ 180 and System 44 literacy programs.
Shadrack’s story proves that words—spoken, written, and believed—can transform lives. His school assembly program is more than a speech; it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges students to embrace their own voices and potential.
Special Themed Programs
Social-Emotional Learning Day, Youth Empowerment Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, Teen Leadership Week, Diversity & Inclusion Week, Cultural Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Immigrant Heritage Month, Kindness Week, Respect Week, Character Counts Week, National Mentoring Month, College & Career Readiness Day, Youth Violence Prevention Week, World Day of Peace, Human Rights Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Character Education Day, African American History Month, Anti-Bullying Week, Diversity & Inclusion Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Youth Empowerment Day, Social-Emotional Learning Day, Kindness Week, Leadership Development Programs, Mental Health Awareness Month.
supports classroom learning in:
Life Skills, Anti-Bullying, Character Education
topics covered:
Character Education, Anti-Bullying, Emotional & Social Wellness, Empathy, Tolerance, Black History, Holidays, Ethics, Personal Challenges.
contact info
Name: Shadrack Boakye
Phone: 631-383-6239
Email: [email protected]
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EDUCATORS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Shadrack Boakye is a passionate motivational speaker dedicated to empowering youth and educators across the nation. With a dynamic blend of personal stories, actionable advice, and a contagious drive for success, Shadrack is committed to supporting teachers implement character education, emotional social wellness and anti-bullying into their curriculum. Whether virtual or in person, don't miss out on your chance to present shadrack for teacher workshops at your school!
topics covered:
Character Education, Anti-Bullying, Emotional & Social Wellness, Empathy, Tolerance, Black History, Holidays, Ethics, Personal Challenges.
contact info
Name: Shadrack Boakye
Phone: 631-383-6239
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Dynamic Shadrack Boakye
Born in war-torn Liberia, Shadrack immigrated to the United States, where he faced immense academic struggles—repeating two grades and reading at a second-grade level in eighth grade. However, a single teacher, Mrs. Murphy, changed his life, igniting his passion for writing. This spark led him to win a national writing contest, receive a letter from Muhammad Ali, and earn a life-changing scholarship. Today, Shadrack is an actor featured on Netflix, Apple TV, and ABC. He has collaborated with industry legends like Spike Lee and Tom Holland. His company has spent over 15 years inspiring audiences nationwide, earning recognition, including a NY Emmy in 2017. For over a decade, he has traveled the country with Scholastic and Harcourt, sharing his story with students and educators. In 2014, Scholastic published Unstoppable, a biography about his journey, which is now part of schools’ READ 180 and System 44 literacy programs.
Shadrack’s story proves that words—spoken, written, and believed—can transform lives. His program is more than a speech; it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges students, scout, campers and homeschool students groups to embrace their own voices and potential. Also workshops for teachers, scout leaders, homeschool parents and camp staff.
Shadrack’s story proves that words—spoken, written, and believed—can transform lives. His program is more than a speech; it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges students to embrace their own voices and potential
contact info
Hrs: Varies
OUTREACH PROGRAMS & PERFORMANCES
Shadrack Boakye’s dynamic, interactive speaking program is designed to remind scouts of the power of words—how they shape our identities, influence our futures, and create opportunities. Blending storytelling with the performing arts, Shadrack takes scout groups on a journey of self-reflection and empowerment through engaging, thought-provoking activities. For over a decade, he has traveled the country with Scholastic and Harcourt, sharing his story with students and educators. In 2014, Scholastic published Unstoppable, a biography about his journey, which is now part of schools’ READ 180 and System 44 literacy programs.
Shadrack’s story proves that words—spoken, written, and believed—can transform lives. His school assembly program is more than a speech; it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges students to embrace their own voices and potential.
Special Themed Programs
Social-Emotional Learning Day, Youth Empowerment Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, Teen Leadership Week, Diversity & Inclusion Week, Cultural Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Immigrant Heritage Month, Kindness Week, Respect Week, Character Counts Week, National Mentoring Month, College & Career Readiness Day, Youth Violence Prevention Week, World Day of Peace, Human Rights Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Character Education Day, African American History Month, Anti-Bullying Week, Diversity & Inclusion Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Youth Empowerment Day, Social-Emotional Learning Day, Kindness Week, Leadership Development Programs, Mental Health Awareness Month.
supports scout badges in:
Anti-Bullying, Character Education
topics covered:
Character Education, Anti-Bullying, Emotional & Social Wellness, Empathy, Tolerance, Black History, Holidays, Ethics, Personal Challenges.
contact info
Name: Shadrack Boakye
Phone: 631-383-6239
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Dynamic Shadrack Boakye
Born in war-torn Liberia, Shadrack immigrated to the United States, where he faced immense academic struggles—repeating two grades and reading at a second-grade level in eighth grade. However, a single teacher, Mrs. Murphy, changed his life, igniting his passion for writing. This spark led him to win a national writing contest, receive a letter from Muhammad Ali, and earn a life-changing scholarship. Today, Shadrack is an actor featured on Netflix, Apple TV, and ABC. He has collaborated with industry legends like Spike Lee and Tom Holland. His company has spent over 15 years inspiring audiences nationwide, earning recognition, including a NY Emmy in 2017. For over a decade, he has traveled the country with Scholastic and Harcourt, sharing his story with students and educators. In 2014, Scholastic published Unstoppable, a biography about his journey, which is now part of schools’ READ 180 and System 44 literacy programs.
Shadrack’s story proves that words—spoken, written, and believed—can transform lives. His program is more than a speech; it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges students, scout, campers and homeschool students groups to embrace their own voices and potential. Also workshops for teachers, scout leaders, homeschool parents and camp staff.
contact info
Hrs: Varies
OUTREACH PROGRAMS & PERFORMANCES
Shadrack Boakye’s dynamic, interactive speaking program is designed to remind camp groups of the power of words—how they shape our identities, influence our futures, and create opportunities. Blending storytelling with the performing arts, Shadrack takes campers on a journey of self-reflection and empowerment through engaging, thought-provoking activities. For over a decade, he has traveled the country with Scholastic and Harcourt, sharing his story with students and educators. In 2014, Scholastic published Unstoppable, a biography about his journey, which is now part of schools’ READ 180 and System 44 literacy programs.
Shadrack’s story proves that words—spoken, written, and believed—can transform lives. His performances is more than a speech; it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges campers to embrace their own voices and potential.
topics covered:
Character Education, Anti-Bullying, Emotional & Social Wellness, Empathy, Tolerance, Black History, Ethics, Personal Challenges.
contact info
Name: Shadrack Boakye
Phone: 631-383-6239
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Dynamic Shadrack Boakye
Born in war-torn Liberia, Shadrack immigrated to the United States, where he faced immense academic struggles—repeating two grades and reading at a second-grade level in eighth grade. However, a single teacher, Mrs. Murphy, changed his life, igniting his passion for writing. This spark led him to win a national writing contest, receive a letter from Muhammad Ali, and earn a life-changing scholarship. Today, Shadrack is an actor featured on Netflix, Apple TV, and ABC. He has collaborated with industry legends like Spike Lee and Tom Holland. His company has spent over 15 years inspiring audiences nationwide, earning recognition, including a NY Emmy in 2017. For over a decade, he has traveled the country with Scholastic and Harcourt, sharing his story with students and educators. In 2014, Scholastic published Unstoppable, a biography about his journey, which is now part of schools’ READ 180 and System 44 literacy programs.
Shadrack’s story proves that words—spoken, written, and believed—can transform lives. His program is more than a speech; it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges students, scout, campers and homeschool students groups to embrace their own voices and potential. Also workshops for teachers, scout leaders, homeschool parents and camp staff.
contact info
Hrs: Varies
OUTREACH PROGRAMS & PERFORMANCES
Shadrack Boakye’s dynamic, interactive speaking program is designed to remind homeschool students of the power of words—how they shape our identities, influence our futures, and create opportunities. Blending storytelling with the performing arts, Shadrack takes homeschool students on a journey of self-reflection and empowerment through engaging, thought-provoking activities. For over a decade, he has traveled the country with Scholastic and Harcourt, sharing his story with homeschool students and homeschool parents. In 2014, Scholastic published Unstoppable, a biography about his journey, which is now part of schools’ READ 180 and System 44 literacy programs.
Shadrack’s story proves that words—spoken, written, and believed—can transform lives. His homeschool program is more than a speech; it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges students to embrace their own voices and potential.
Special Themed Programs
Social-Emotional Learning Day, Youth Empowerment Day, Mental Health Awareness Month, Teen Leadership Week, Diversity & Inclusion Week, Cultural Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Immigrant Heritage Month, Kindness Week, Respect Week, Character Counts Week, National Mentoring Month, College & Career Readiness Day, Youth Violence Prevention Week, World Day of Peace, Human Rights Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Character Education Day, African American History Month, Anti-Bullying Week, Diversity & Inclusion Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Youth Empowerment Day, Social-Emotional Learning Day, Kindness Week, Leadership Development Programs, Mental Health Awareness Month.
supports classroom learning in:
Life Skills, Anti-Bullying, Character Education
topics covered:
Character Education, Anti-Bullying, Emotional & Social Wellness, Empathy, Tolerance, Black History, Holidays, Ethics, Personal Challenges.
contact info
Name: Shadrack Boakye
Phone: 631-383-6239
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Dynamic Shadrack Boakye
Born in war-torn Liberia, Shadrack immigrated to the United States, where he faced immense academic struggles—repeating two grades and reading at a second-grade level in eighth grade. However, a single teacher, Mrs. Murphy, changed his life, igniting his passion for writing. This spark led him to win a national writing contest, receive a letter from Muhammad Ali, and earn a life-changing scholarship. Today, Shadrack is an actor featured on Netflix, Apple TV, and ABC. He has collaborated with industry legends like Spike Lee and Tom Holland. His company has spent over 15 years inspiring audiences nationwide, earning recognition, including a NY Emmy in 2017. For over a decade, he has traveled the country with Scholastic and Harcourt, sharing his story with students and educators. In 2014, Scholastic published Unstoppable, a biography about his journey, which is now part of schools’ READ 180 and System 44 literacy programs.
Shadrack’s story proves that words—spoken, written, and believed—can transform lives. His program is more than a speech; it’s an unforgettable experience that challenges students, scout, campers and homeschool students groups to embrace their own voices and potential. Also workshops for teachers, scout leaders, homeschool parents and camp staff.
contact info
Hrs: Varies