PUSH Youth Global Academy · Schools · Youth Groups · Nonprofits
PUSH to Speak assemblies and programs help students find their voice — building the confidence, communication, and leadership skills that classrooms can't always teach. Give your students an experience they'll remember.
Principals · counselors · community & events coordinators — request a quote, no obligation.
Assemblies & programs that fit your calendar, grade levels, and goals.
Award-winning speaker, PR strategist & youth mentor.
Great fit for PTA/PTO, grants, and community-event budgets.
Public speaking is one of the biggest fears students carry — and one of the most important skills for their future. PUSH to Speak turns that fear into confidence through an interactive, encouraging experience your students will actually enjoy.
Students learn to stand, breathe, and share their ideas out loud — in class, on stage, and beyond.
Clear speaking, active listening, and how to express themselves with purpose and respect.
Practical tools that help students step up, encourage peers, and carry themselves as leaders.
On-camera presence and interview basics that prepare them for high school, college, and careers.
Choose the format that fits your students and budget. Not sure? Tell us your goals and we'll recommend the best option.
A high-energy, whole-school or grade-level assembly where students learn how to find and use their voice. Perfect for kickoffs, character-education days, and student-life events.
Request ThisA multi-session public-speaking and leadership program run at your site — during or after the school day, evenings or weekends — with hands-on practice.
Request ThisOur full 6-session experience — storytelling, speech writing, media skills, and a closing showcase — brought right to your campus.
Request ThisTell us about your organization, your goals, and your dates. We reply with availability and a proposal.
We tailor the assembly or program to your youth, age groups, and schedule.
An energizing, interactive experience that gets every student engaged and inspired.
Kids leave more confident and equipped — and you get feedback you can share with families.
Patrice G. Reid
Founder · Certified Urban Youth Leader · Award-Winning PR Strategist & Speaker
Patrice G. Reid is a certified urban youth leader with more than 15 years of experience working with young people through community youth programs and afterschool initiatives. She is also an award-winning public relations strategist, speaker, and mentor, and the founder of Push Youth Global Academy and The PR Networker Agency. Her work spans schools, churches, nonprofits and community organizations, and she holds a Master's in Entertainment Business with a strong background in media and communications. Her mission is simple: help every young person discover their voice and confidently share their story.
"Helping young voices become powerful voices for the future"
All PUSH to Speak™ facilitators are background-checked and trained in youth development best practices. Sessions are held in a supervised, structured environment with a low student-to-facilitator ratio, and all activities are age-appropriate and designed with child safety and emotional well-being in mind. Parents receive direct contact information for questions or concerns at any time.
Let's Partner
Whether you're a principal, dean, afterschool coordinator, counselor or district leader, this is the fastest way to start. We work with elementary, middle and high schools, dual-enrollment and college programs, churches and community organizations to design programming that fits your students, your calendar and your budget.
Confidence today. Leadership tomorrow. Impact forever.
Book Coach PatriceFor Families
The same public speaking, media and leadership program for ages 8–17, offered as afterschool sessions, weekly and weekend workshops, a spring break week, and our 6-week summer program every year.
End of School Year
Our year closes with a student showcase: film and youth producers, books and young authors, creative writing, public speaking, a pitch competition, podcasting, music, acting and artistry.
Past Events
Our PUSH to Speak™ Kids Edition summer academy (July 15 – August 7, Hollywood, FL) wrapped on August 8. See what we're building for the new school year.
Speak · Lead · Inspire
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