Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
Catching Waves: Shaping Your Future Today
 
Provider Name
Edward V. Gerety Jr.
 
Edward V. Gerety

Stratham , NH 03885
Phone:
617-334-5271
Email:
ed@edgerety.com
Website:
www.edgerety.com/Education
Program Description
The social and emotional well-being of students is more crucial than ever, as they face mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and stress. It’s challenging to deal with academic pressure, social media influence, and personal or family problems. In this dynamic, motivational, and engaging school-wide assembly, Ed delivers a powerful message of resilience, gratitude, compassion, and being kind. Ed’s powerful program resonates profoundly, touching both the hearts and minds of his audience. He empowers students to recognize their inner strength, encouraging them to care for themselves and each other, and to stand up for their own greatness as well as that of others. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS: The Power of Respect and Responsibility: The significance of personal integrity and accountability. Remembering that we don’t know everyone’s story. Impact and Consequences of Choices and Decisions: How every choice shapes our future. Daily Gratitude: By acknowledging and expressing gratitude regularly, we not only elevate our own attitude, we also positively impact those around us. Courage to Believe in Oneself: Inspiring self-confidence and achieving your goals. Being Kind: "'Be Kind' isn't just a phrase; it's at the foundation of building a culture of empathy and understanding." Ed tailors the “Catching Waves: Shaping Your Future Today” assembly for middle school/junior high school audiences. He makes the content relatable to that age group using stories and examples that they can connect to. Throughout the assembly, Ed’s delivery is adjusted to engage a younger audience using a tone and language that is energetic, encouraging, and accessible. By doing so, he ensures that the powerful message of resilience, gratitude, compassion, and kindness is effectively communicated in a way that empowers and inspires the students.
 
Categories
Storytelling (TH), Health ,
 


Additional Resources 
There are no evaluations available for this program.

Program Recommendations
Grades
6,7,8,9,10,11,12,Professional Development



See Video  
Arts Standards
2,4


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Social Emotional Learning , Character Development , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,3,4



Cost 
Cost Single: $5,500.00
Cost Multiple: $6,500.000


Duration
60 minutes