Derek's Programs

Let me show you how I can Inspire, Entertain, and Encourage your students! In addition to school assemblies, workshops and conferences I am availalbe for the following:

  • Graduations and Baccalaureate
  • New Student Orientation
  • Black History Month
  • Student Leadership Retreats
  • Parent/Teacher Nights

Brilliance is Your Birthright!

(Ideal for Adults, High School & College Students, and Professionals)
12 Steps to More Confidence, Creativity, and Courage

  • Learn the secret to making failure an impossibility
  • Defeat limiting beliefs and get over past regrets
  • How to cultivate optimism despite difficulties

Empowering the Hip-Hop Generation

(Ideal for High School and College Students)
Succeeding in High School, Preparing for College, Living a Life of Purpose

  • The importance of taking advantage of every opportunity you have
  • How students can use their gifts to help themselves and others
  • Using hip-hop culture as a tool for social change

Do Something!

(Ideal for High School & College Students, Professionals)
Powerful Techniques for Becoming an Action-Oriented Leader

  • How to become a catalyst for positive change in your community
  • How an infectious attitude can inspire others
  • How to deal with difficult people and challenging situations

Rave Reviews for Derek's Programs

"The students really enjoyed listening to you. You established a strong connection with them and a positive example. Your message crosses lines of gender and race. I'd like for you to come back before next year!" - Rachel Tinsley, Counselor, Frederick Douglass Academy VII, Brooklyn, NY

"They needed to hear about the realities of college life and what can interfere with success. Your techniques for self-management and time-management will benefit my students. My only regret about your presentation is that we ran out of time." - Patti Penski, Counselor, Henry Street School for International Studies, New York, NY

"This was an excellent presentation! Thank you for sharing your experience and inspiring the students." - Lillian Katz, College Counselor, Murry Bergtraum HS, New York, NY

"The kids could not stop talking about you yesterday - what you had to say really hit home with them.  In fact, the kids that came down to the front to talk to you are some of our toughest kids... it's cool to see that they can identify with someone and perhaps change their perspective on things." - Nikki Scott, Teacher, Essex Street Academy, New York, NY