Free Educational Topics in Phoenix
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Overqualified/Underqualified; What Will Your Education (and Life Experience) Be Worth to You?
Wes Waddle, CEO, CoveTalks. Inc.
Request This Free SpeechThis is the title to my book which was published in 2015 to help junior high school students and high school students to become qualified for the position which will fulfill their dreams. This talk will help parents of teenagers as they help their students with choosing extra-curricular activities. This will help adults as they transition from one job or career to another. MORE >
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Arizona National Monuments and Parks
Albert Monreal Quihuis, Author / Historian
Request This Free SpeechIn 1906 there was a preservation effort, that led to the passage of the Antiquities Act, designed to protect natural, historic, and scientific interest. Only Congress and the President can designate a National Monuments or Park. This is a fantastic road trip to explore and discover Arizona National Monuments and Parks, its most unusual geological formations, stunning deserts, mountains, ancient cliff dwellings, places of historic significance and scientific interest.
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Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and the Revered Military History of the Scottsdale Airport
Steve Ziomek, Founder & Chariman of the Board, Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc.
Request This Free SpeechThunderbird Field II was built in 1942 for the sole purpose of training WWII Army Air Corp pilots. Over 5,500 pilots were trained at Thunderbird Field II between 1942 and October 16, 1944, when the school was deactivated. Many of these young aviators saw military action in Europe and the Pacific. MORE >
The Thunderbird Field II Plaza at the entrance to the Scottsdale Airport business center and restaurant includes a monument with information on Thunderbird Field II and its military history. The Plaza’s centerpiece is a Stearman PT-17, the aircraft used for training at Thunderbird Field II in the 1940s. The service plaques for all of our armed services as well as the revered POW-MIA plaque is on permanent display.The mission of the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial organization is to commemorate the rich history of the Scottsdale airport, honor all veterans; provide scholarships to Arizona students interested in aviation careers and support Dogs4Vets, a non-profit dedicated to enabling disabled Veterans to live a more productive life through the use of service dogs
Learn about the revered military history of the Scottsdale airport, todays operations and the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial and its mission.
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From Military Service to Civilian Leadership: How Navy Discipline Translates to Business Results
John Wiley, CEPA, CEO, Private Equity Strategist, Navy Veteran, Author, John Franklin Wiley
Request This Free SpeechThe transition from military service to civilian leadership is one of the most underestimated challenges veterans face. It’s not about losing discipline – it’s about translating it. John Franklin Wiley served aboard nuclear submarines, where leadership under pressure wasn’t optional. After the Navy, John applied those same principles to build companies, lead nonprofits, and navigate private equity deals worth tens of millions. In this talk, he shares what military leadership actually looks like in the boardroom, the jobsite, and the small business – and why the skills veterans carry are exactly what today’s organizations need. MORE >
Your audience will walk away with:
• Three military leadership principles that directly translate to business
• Why “command and control” isn’t what you think it is
• How to leverage veteran discipline without losing civilian buy-inIdeal for veteran groups, civic organizations, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, and any audience that values disciplined leadership.
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“It’s Kubotan Time!”
Jui L. Chiu, Self-Defense Instructor, Kubotan Time
Request This Free SpeechThe Kubotan Time offer free self-defense classes for anyone 8 years or older. Learn how to fight off an attacker with a Kubotan and everyday objects, like a sharpie or marker. The purpose of the self-defense class is to teach our community how to be more aware of their surroundings and gain self-confidence. Anyone can learn these life-saving defense skills! Take control and escape a threat. It could save your life. MORE >
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The Academic Journey: Helping Students Build a Clear, Confident Path from Middle School to College
Michelle Smith, Founder and CEO, Independent Education Group
Request This Free SpeechToday’s students face more academic choices — and more pressure — than ever before. Honors tracks, AP and dual enrollment courses, private and independent schools, extracurricular expectations, and increasingly competitive college admissions can leave families wondering: Are we making the right decisions at the right time? MORE >
In this practical and empowering session, education consultant Michelle Smith, founder of Independent Education Group, guides Phoenix-area families through the full academic journey — from early planning in middle school to high school course strategy, leadership development, and thoughtful college preparation.Families will gain clarity on:
• How to map out an intentional academic plan year by year
• When to accelerate — and when not to
• Choosing between public, charter, and private school
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• Building strong transcripts without burnout
• Balancing academics, activities, and well-being
• Positioning students authentically for college admissionsThis talk helps parents move from uncertainty to strategy, ensuring students grow not only as strong applicants, but as confident, capable young adults. Ideal for families with students in grades 5–11.
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The Legacy Journal, The Treasure Map to Your Life and Heritage
Albert Monreal Quihuis, Author / Historian
Request This Free SpeechHave you ever been with family members trying to piece together fragments of your ancestor’s stories? It happens to every generation, eventually these special stories are forgotten. Can you imagine, the sense of pride, if you could look into your ancestor’s legacy book telling their stories in their own handwriting? MORE >
Most ancestry and genealogy programs motivate you to learn and research your lineage as far as you can. What makes the Legacy Journal different and unique is that it starts with the person you know the most… yourself.This presentation will help stir memories to inspire you to document your history so it is not forgotten. We will have an opportunity to discuss the contents in this self-help guide and we can answer your questions if you are planning to write your family journey. Your children, grandchildren, and descendants will learn from your journey and experiences and take pride in the things you have in common. Knowing and understanding your ancestors’ circumstances creates a sense of pride, self-worth and affirms your legacy. Join us for this adventure of a lifetime.