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2025 Appalachian State University GEAR UP August Student Assemblies with Chris Collins.
2025-08-28 08:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-29 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Below are the event details:

Speaker:

Multiple Speakers

Event Title:

2025 Appalachian State University GEAR UP August Student Assemblies with Chris Collins.

Client Program/Organization:

Appalachian State University

Event Description:

CoolSpeakers Chris Collins will provide Student Assemblies at Swain Middle School, Scotts Creek Elementary, Madison Middle School, Foothills Community School, East & West McDowell Middle & Hayesville Middle School.

Theme:

Leadership/GEAR UP/Education/Middle School

Start Date:

2025-08-25

End Date:

2025-08-29

Start Time:

8:00 AM

End Time:

3:00 PM

City/State:

Marion, NC

Audience:

High School

Number attending:

4000

Fall 2025 West TX Reading Symposium
2025-08-28 08:00 - 20:00
Speakers:

Tim Stafford
Joaquin Zihuatanejo

Event:

Fall 2025 West TX Reading Symposium

Description:

Tim and Joaquin will work with Professionals to show them new strategies on how to keep their students engaged with reading

Theme:

Reading Engagement

Date:

8/28/2025

Audience:

Professional

Number Attending:

300

Port Arthur UT GEAR UP with Juan Cangas
2025-08-29 09:00 - 16:00
Speaker: Juan Cangas
Event Title: Port Arthur GEAR UP Presentation Day with Juan Cangas
Client Program/Organization: University of Texas at Austin
Event Description: Juan will provide a Keynote Presentation.
Theme: Real Decisions and Building Your Toolkit
Start Date: 2025-08-29
End Date: 2025-08-29
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
City/State: Port Arthur, TX
Audience: High School
Number attending: 800

Fall 2025 Lewis-Clark CAMP & TRIO Kick Off
2025-08-30 12:00 - 18:00
Speakers

Chris Collins
Laura Rizo

Event:

Fall 2025 Lewis-Clark CAMP & TRIO Kick Off

Description:

Kickoff off event for both CAMP & TRiO Students

Theme:

Kick off, Resiliency, Party, Have Fun With TRiO

Date:

8/30/2025

Presentation Start Time:

8:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

9:00 AM

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

80

Fall 2025 UW GEAR UP Achievers Virtual 2 Day Conference
2025-09-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event

Spring 2025 Scott's Valley High School
2025-09-05 08:00 - 19:30
Speaker:

Dr. Laura Rizo

Event:

Spring 2025 Scott’s Valley High School

Description:

Rizo will share her keynote with the entire student body and work with student leaders

Theme:

Respect Week

Date:

9/5/2025

Presentation Start Time:

10:30 AM

Workshop Start Time:

11:30 AM

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

600

Twin Falls School District Tour
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-12
Speaker:
Event Title: Fall 2025 Twin Falls School District Tour with Ernesto Mejia
Client Program/Organization: Twin Falls School District
Event Description: Ernesto Mejia to present to Twin Falls School District’s students, staff, and families.
Theme: Engagement and Empowerment
Start Date: 2025-09-10
End Date: 2025-09-12
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
City/State: Twin Falls, ID
Audience:
Number attending: 700

Visit 1 Fall 2025 San Joaquin County Office of Education PD Series
2025-09-13 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker: Juan Cangas
Event: Visit 1 Fall 2025 San Joaquin County Office of Education PD Series
Description: Juan will be working with the Families of SJCOE on Financial Fluency and Enhancing Communication
Theme:
Date: 9/13/2025
Presentation Start Time: 8:00 AM
Workshop Start Time: 9:00 AM
Event Address: Stockton, CA
Audience: Professional
Number Attending: 20

Fall 2025 Marshall University Upward Bound with Lamarr Womble
2025-09-13 13:00 - 16:00
Speaker: Lamarr Womble
Event Title: Fall 2025 Marshall University Upward Bound with Lamarr Womble
Client Program/Organization: Marshall University
Event Description: College Readiness
Theme: Leadership, Community Building, and College Readiness
Start Date: 2025-09-13
End Date: 2025-09-13
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
City/State: Huntington, WV
Audience: High School
Number attending: 50

Fall 2025 Palmdale Aerospace Academy
2025-09-15 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker: Dr. Laura Rizo
Event: Fall 2025 Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Description: Dr. Rizo will share her story with Middle and High School Students
Theme: Suicide Awareness
Date: 9/15/2025
Presentation Start Time: 11:00 AM
Event Address: Palmdale, CA
Audience: High School
Number Attending: 1,700

Fall 2025 Region 5 Auburn University at Woodlawn
2025-09-15 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker: Chris Collins
Event: Fall 2025 Region 5 Auburn University at Woodlawn
Description: Chris will share his store with the students at Woodlawn HS
Theme: GEAR UP Week
Date: 9/15/2025
Presentation Start Time: 9:30 AM
Event Address: Birmingham, AL
Audience: High School
Number Attending: 256

Fall 2025 UVU GEAR UP Wasatch
2025-09-15 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr & Joaquin Zihuatanejo
Event Title: Fall 2025 UVU GEAR UP Wasatch
Client Program/Organization: Utah Valley University
Event Description: CoolSpeak will be touring 2 different school sites in Utah
Theme: School Year Kickoff
Date: 9/15/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
City/State: Heber City, UT
Audience: High School
Number attending: 800

Fall 2025 UVU GEAR UP 2 Day Tour
2025-09-16 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Carlos Ojeda Jr

Event:

Fall 2025 UVU GEAR UP 2 Day Tour

Description:

CoolSpeak will be touring 2 different school sites in Utah

Theme:

School Year Kickoff

Date:

9/16/2025

Presentation Start Time:

9:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:00 AM

Event Address:

Salt Lake, UT

Venue:

School Auditorium

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

800

Fall 2025 UVU GEAR UP 2 Day Tour
2025-09-17 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Carlos Ojeda Jr

Event:

Fall 2025 UVU GEAR UP 2 Day Tour

Description:

CoolSpeak will be touring 2 different school sites in Utah

Theme:

School Year Kickoff

Date:

9/17/2025

Presentation Start Time:

9:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:00 AM

Event Address:

Salt Lake, UT

Venue:

School Auditorium

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

800

Fall 2025 Blount County Schools Family Night
2025-09-17 09:00 - 20:15
Speaker:

Ernesto Mejia

Event:

Fall 2025 Blount County Schools Family Night

Description:

Ernesto will be working with the families of Blount County Schools

Theme:

Family Engagement

Date:

9/17/2025

Presentation Start Time:

5:30 PM

Workshop Start Time:

6:00 PM

Audience:

Parents

Number Attending:

500

Fall 2025 Region 16 ESC Student Conference with Dr. Laura Rizo
2025-09-17 10:00 - 15:00
Speaker: Laura Rizo
Event Title: Region 16 ESC Student Conference
Client Program/Organization: Region 16 Education Service Center
Event Description: Laura Rizo to present to high school students
Theme: Not yet determined
Start Date: 2025-09-17
End Date: 2025-09-17
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
City/State: AMARILLO, TX
Audience: High School
Number attending: 75

Morehouse College Professional Development with MJ Bridges
2025-09-18 09:00 - 12:00
Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr.
Event Title: Fall 2025 Morehouse College TRIO Financial Literacy Professional Development by MJ Bridges
Client Program/Organization: Morehouse College
Event Description: Professional Development for Morehouse College TRIO program
Theme: Financial Literacy
Start Date: 2025-09-18
End Date: 2025-09-18
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
City/State: Atlanta, GA
Audience: Professional
Number attending: 21

DC GEAR UP Thinkfast Game Show Programming with Lamarr Womble
2025-09-22 08:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-23 08:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-24 08:00 - 14:00
Speaker: Lamarr Womble
Event Title: DC GEAR UP Thinkfast Game Show Programming
Client Program/Organization: DC CAP Scholars
Event Description: CoolSpeak will provide Thinkfast Interactive Game Show and Keynote Presentations provided by Lamarr Womble for 9th Grade GEAR UP Students.
Theme: GEAR UP Week/Thinkfast Game Show/College/Career Readiness.
Start Date: 2025-09-22
End Date: 2025-09-26
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
City/State: Washington, DC
Audience: High School
Number attending: 600

Fall 2025 Auburn University GEAR UP Week 5 School Tour
2025-09-22 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Chris Collins

Event:

Fall 2025 Auburn University GEAR UP Week 5 School Tour

Description:

CoolSpeak will deliver a keynote to the students of Russell County and Eufaula High School

Theme:

GEAR UP Week

Date:

9/22/2025

Presentation Start Time:

9:00 AM

Event Address:

Eufaula, AL

Venue:

School Auditorium

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

441

2025 University of Washington GEAR UP Week 3 Day Tour
2025-09-22 08:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-23 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Dr. Laura Rizo

Event:

2025 University of Washington GEAR UP Week 3 Day Tour

Description:

Summer Bridge program for middle school students

Theme:

Summer Bridge

Date:

9/22/2025 – 9/24/2025

Presentation Start Time:

9:00 AM

Workshop Start Time:

10:00 AM

Event Address:

Yakima, WA

Audience:

Middle School

Number Attending:

2,000

UT Austin GEAR UP at Jasper ISD with Lilyan Prado
2025-09-22 18:30 - 21:00
Speaker: Lilyan Prado Carrillo
Event Title: 2025 GEAR UP Week Jasper ISD
Client Program/Organization: University of Texas at Austin
Event Description: Lilyan will deliver her keynote presentation to the families of Jasper High School during the evening event.
Theme: GEAR UP Week
Start Date: 2025-09-22
End Date: 2025-09-22
Start Time: 5:30 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
City/State: Jasper, TX
Audience: Parents
Number attending: 50

2025 Greeley Schools District6 GEAR UP Week Student and Family Engagement Programming.
2025-09-23 08:00 - 20:00
Below are the event details:

Speaker:

Juan Cangas

Event Title:

2025 Greeley Schools District6 GEAR UP Week Student and Family Engagement Programming.

Client Program/Organization:

Greeley Schools

Event Description:

Juan Cangas will be providing Student and Family Engagement programming over the course of three days.

Theme:

Student/Family Engagement, Post-Secondary Awareness, GEAR UP.

Start Date:

2025-09-23

End Date:

2025-09-25

Start Time:

8:00 AM

End Time:

8:00 PM

City/State:

Greeley, CO

Audience:

Middle School

Number attending:

150

Fall 2025 Auburn University GEAR UP Week 5 School Tour
2025-09-23 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker:

Chris Collins

Event:

Fall 2025 Auburn University GEAR UP Week 5 School Tour

Description:

CoolSpeak will deliver a keynote to the students of Russell County and Eufaula High School

Theme:

GEAR UP Week

Date:

9/23/2025

Presentation Start Time:

9:00 AM

Event Address:

Seale, AL

Venue:

School Auditorium

Audience:

High School

Number Attending:

441

Fall 2025 Region 4 Auburn University 2 School Tour
2025-09-23 08:00 - 20:00
Speaker: Juan Cangas
Event: Fall 2025 Region 4 Auburn University 2 School Tour
Description: Juan will Share his story with the students at Region 4
Theme: GEAR UP Week
Date: 9/23/2025
Presentation Start Time: 8:00 AM
Event Address: , Gilbert & Butler, AL,
Audience: High School
Number Attending: 70

College Now Greater Cleveland GEAR UP Week Celebration with Zach Gowen
2025-09-23 10:00 - 13:00
Speaker: Zach Gowen
Event Title: Euclid City Schools GEAR UP Week with Zach Gowen
Client Program/Organization: College Now Greater Cleveland
Event Description: Euclid City Schools GEAR UP Week with Zach Gowen
Theme: Celebrating GEAR UP
Start Date: 2025-09-23
End Date: 2025-09-23
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
City/State: Euclid, OH
Audience: Middle School
Number attending: 600
