PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

Robin's speaking background and school presentation experience goes back to 1991/1992, when, after completing his first solo yacht race around the world, he presented to schools that had tracked his progress around the world through the Student Ocean Challenge education program. Robin since has presented to hundreds of schools all over the USA, both public and private, and to all grade levels.

His success over the years is best summed up as an epic adventure enlivened by riveting stories, spectacular pictures and video clips, and great messages that capture the attention and imagination of any age group, including faculty and parents.

He adjusts the structure and content of his "As Good As It Gets" program to the particular age group of the audience and typically gives two or three different presentations when the age range spans the spectrum.

He has created Career Day, Unity Day, and Character Day keynotes for particular school occasions and will create a special speech or incorporate particular messages, upon request.

For grades K to 5, his presentations revolve around stories, pictures, and simple messages that are easily understood and can be used and applied immediately. For the more mature middle, high school, and college audiences, his presentation is a story of adventure, both around the world and through life, that is message rich and challenges students to think, succeed, and meet life's challenges.

	Some comments from private schools: "Our five-year-olds and our fifteen-year-olds, our beginning teachers and our grizzled veterans all were captivated, intrigued, impressed, and inspired." - Stephen Watters, Principal, The Green Vale School, Long Island, NY "Robin is very capable of connecting with students in a way that makes his whole presentation very real - great pictures." - Lisa Bailey, Teacher, Sacred Hearts School, Troy NY "Our students, grades 5 to 12, found the messages of courage and commitment especially appropriate as they prepared for the final stretch of the academic year and headed into exam week - thank you for a wonderfully inspirational and humorous presentation." - Suellen Newman, Founder and Director, The Hudson School, Hoboken, NJ "You made a powerful impression on our students and staff, and can recommend you to all schools, whether Christian or Public. You are a great communicator." - Abe Vreeke, Principal, Lafayette Christian School, Lafayette IN "Thank you again, Robin, for your wonderful presentation. I've heard back already from colleagues and students that you inspired and entertained them. Your story was honest and forthright." - Cam Hardy, Millbrook School, Millbrook NY "Your presentation was a huge success and will inspire our students to reach higher in their own lives." - Antony Hill, Head of School, St Marks School, Southborough MA "I can recommend Robin as a Motivational speaker to students of all ages, and most especially to high school students who are beginning to make life decisions and establish their goals." - Carrie M Tann, Vice Principal, Beaumont School, Cleveland OH "How refreshing to have a living model of success, and offered our students and faculty proof that lofty dreams and high goals can manifest into reality" - Heidi Sentra - Quest Academy, Palatine IL

Robin has spoken to a wide range of private schools, both day and residential schools, as well as to special education groups where students are challenged with dyslexia, hearing impairment, and attention deficit disorders.

He often presents to evening/dinner groups of students and parent audiences at residential schools, and his message for all ages will inspire and entertain parents, faculty, and students alike.

Recent Presentations

Indian Mountain School - Lakeville CT Berkeley Prep School - Tampa FL Shorecrest Prep School - St. Petersburg FL Quest Academy - Palatine IL St. John's Lutheran School - LaGrange IL St. Paul's Lutheran School - Oak Lawn IL Lafayette Christian School - Lafayette IN St. Marks School - Southborough MA University Liggett School - Grosse Pointe MI Blair Academy - Blairstown NJ Haddonfield Friends School - Haddonfield NJ Hope Academy - Asbury Park NJ The Hudson School - Hoboken NJ Moorestown Friends School - Moorestown NJ Allen Stevenson School - New York NY Greenvale School - Long Island NY Hoosac School - Hoosick NY Kildonan School - Amenia NY Millbrook School - Millbrook NY Tabernacle Christian Academy - Poughkeepsie NY Town School - New York NY Beaumont School - Cleveland OH Lawrence School - Cleveland OH Lorain Catholic High School - Lorain OH Friends Lower School - Wynnewood PA New Horizons Montessori - Ft. Washington PA Valley School - Ligonier PA