High School Programs
A real world, hands on approach towards helping young adults understand the importance of their actions.
“When I looked at my son and realized the impact it had on him, I was so very thankful. This event is every teenage mother’s nightmare. Jessica’s presentation to those students could have very well saved a mother like myself from having to live that nightmare. We are ever so grateful to her for that. According to the administrator of the school, this was the least “eventful” of any prom in several years. Who knows what lives might have been saved?”
Second Chances
Jessica begins with her gut-wrenching testimony of how her decision to drink and drive resulted in the death of her best friend. She walks her audience through the vivid details and emotional roller coaster. The focus of her presentation is choices, consequences and how to making the most of second chances. Jessica’s inspirational journey from murderer to survivor inspires others to think before they act and live out their dreams regardless of their past. This includes a Follow Up Video from Jessica to the students, after the event.
Learn More About Jessica Rasdall, Here.
Learning Objectives
- Better understanding of how every choice has a consequence
- Learn how to open the lines of communication and ask for help when needed
- Better understanding of both the legal and emotional consequences of drinking and driving
- Learn how to deal with adversity by harnessing the power of responsibility
- Learn how to overcome obstacles and redefine your life
- Be inspired and motivated to make positive changes in your life and the lives of others
From the Courtroom to the Classroom
If you thought Jessica’s “Second Chances” presentation was powerful, “From The Courtroom to the Classroom” takes it to a whole new level. Not only does Jessica share her powerful journey from murderer to survivor, but she introduces the last person anyone would expect her to share the stage with: Attorney Rohom Khonsari. Mr. Khonsari is the former state prosecutor whose job it was to put Jessica behind bars. The two retell their journey from opposing sides of the courtroom. This incredibly powerful presentation allows the audience to see both the legal and human elements of a real-life Manslaughter case. Education, awareness, inspiration and forgiveness are the core focus of this powerful presentation. This includes a Follow Up Video from both speakers to the students, after the event.
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Read More about Jessica Rasdall and Rohom Khonsari's journey from the courtroom to the classroom here.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Better understanding of how every choice has a consequence
- Learn how to open the lines of communication and ask for help when needed
- Better understanding of both the legal and emotional consequences of drinking and driving
- Better understanding of the power of forgiveness
- Learn how to deal with adversity by harnessing the power of responsibility
- Learn how to overcome obstacles and redefine your life
- Be inspired and motivated to make positive changes in your life and the lives of others
Turn Your Mess into a Message: How to Leverage Negativity and Rewrite Your Story
Jessica has encountered her fair share of negativity on her journey from murderer to survivor. In "Turn Your Mess into a Message" she shares her journey and inspires others to live out their dreams regardless of their past. Jessica outlines the roadblocks she has faced and teaches her audience exactly how to leverage negativity and use it to their advantage. This transformational presentation equips the audience with the necessary tools to face life's challenges head on, lead with their story and turn their own mess into a message for others. Everyone has a story to tell and everyone faces difficult challenges in life. The key is to not only overcome those challenges, but also use them to rewrite our stories help others along the way.
Learn More About Jessica Rasdall, Here.
Learning Objectives:
- Be inspired and motivated to handle life's challenges
- Be equipped with the necessary tools to handle adversity
- Learn how to harness the power of your story
- Be inspired and motivated to embrace leadership in your community
- Learn how to rewrite your story and help others
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Jessica’s presentation. She spent nearly three hours talking to a group of high school students with special needs, about actions and consequences, overcoming difficult life situations and how to pick yourself up and be a leader. In the 5 years I have been teaching, it was the first time I really saw my students connect and learn an incredibly realistic life lesson. Her presentation left a lasting affect on them, and I know they will think twice before making difficult decisions in the future. Jessica was incredibly open with my staff and my students and really made us feel special and important. I was so impressed by her courageous and persevering attitude.”