School Assembly Speakers That Inspire, Empower, and Create Real Change

Finding the right school assembly speakers can make all the difference when it comes to engaging your students and building a positive, lasting impact. A great school assembly isn’t just about entertainment—it’s about connection, storytelling, and sparking meaningful conversations.

Whether you’re trying to address mental health, bullying, student leadership, school culture, or social-emotional learning, bringing in the right speaker can shift the tone of your entire campus. The best speakers don’t just talk at students—they speak to them, with them, and often for them.

That’s exactly what you’ll find with the team at TEEN TRUTH.

Why Choose TEEN TRUTH for Your School Assembly?

Since 2006, TEEN TRUTH has impacted over 10 million students across North America with their powerful, story-driven school assembly programs. Built around student voice, vulnerability, and real-life challenges, TEEN TRUTH assemblies go far beyond a typical motivational speech.

Every assembly is built on these pillars:

• Real Stories: No scripts, no fluff—just authentic, relatable storytelling.
• Student Empowerment: Helping students see their own voice as powerful.
• Mental Health & SEL Integration: Addressing the issues students actually face.
• Actionable Impact: Encouraging real change in school culture and peer behavior.

Whether you need a speaker to kick off the school year, support a wellness week, or address a campus-wide issue, TEEN TRUTH delivers results your students will remember.

Topics Covered by Our School Assembly Speakers

Our speakers are trained and equipped to lead school assemblies focused on key topics relevant to students today, including:

• Mental health & emotional wellness
• Bullying prevention & kindness
• Peer pressure & decision-making
• Diversity, equity, & inclusion
• Resilience, leadership & student voice
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Digital responsibility & social media pressure
• School culture transformation

Each presentation is tailored to meet your school’s specific needs and grade levels, whether you’re serving middle school or high school students.

Meet Our Featured School Assembly Speakers

JC Pohl – TEEN TRUTH Co-Founder | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

JC Pohl is a nationally certified counselor, experienced filmmaker, and co-founder of TEEN TRUTH. He’s delivered over 3,000 school assemblies, blending therapeutic insight with storytelling to address the emotional and social challenges students face every day.

JC’s signature programs focus on student leadership, mental health, and trauma-informed care. As a speaker, he’s dynamic, heartfelt, and known for helping students realize the power of their voice. His work has been featured by CNN, MTV, and The Today Show, and his school assemblies often lead to long-term school improvement efforts.

Topics: Mental health, trauma-informed support, school culture, student voice, resilience

Jamar Root – Motivational Speaker | Musician | TEEN TRUTH Storyteller

Jamar Jones brings unmatched energy and authenticity to every stage. A former troubled student turned motivational speaker, Jamar uses personal stories and music to connect deeply with students—especially those who feel invisible or misunderstood.

Through humor, honesty, and powerful life lessons, Jamar helps students understand the value of making good choices, seeking support, and believing in their future. His story is a living example that your past doesn’t define your potential.

Topics: Overcoming adversity, mental health, decision-making, identity, self-worth

Brandon McCall – Actor | Youth Advocate | Speaker

Brandon McCall draws from personal experience growing up in difficult environments to connect with students who are often overlooked. With a calm, compassionate tone and a powerful message, Brandon helps students break down emotional walls and confront issues like anger, isolation, and fear.

Brandon is particularly effective in assemblies designed for at-risk youth and students struggling with emotional regulation. He helps students see that strength comes from vulnerability and that asking for help is a sign of courage—not weakness.

Topics: Mental health, toxic stress, peer support, emotional strength, redemption

Jordan Meyer – Former College Athlete | Youth Wellness Champion

Jordan Meyer speaks with clarity and confidence about the pressures today’s students face—especially those chasing academic or athletic excellence. As a former Division 1 athlete, Jordan shares openly about struggling with self-worth, anxiety, and burnout behind the scenes of success.

His ability to connect with high-performing students who feel the weight of expectations makes his message essential for schools that want to support the mental and emotional well-being of all students—not just those in crisis.

Topics: Mental wellness, student-athlete pressure, self-esteem, mindfulness, leadership

What Makes a Great School Assembly Speaker?

A great school assembly speaker doesn’t just give a motivational talk—they create an experience. The best speakers:

• Share real, vulnerable stories students can relate to

   

• Use humor and energy to keep students engaged

   

• Offer practical takeaways, not just inspiration

   

• Address real-life issues like mental health, identity, and adversity

   

• Encourage students to take action and create positive change

   

All TEEN TRUTH speakers are trained to do just that. Each speaker brings their own style and personal story, but all share the same mission: to give students a voice and empower them to make a difference.

Assembly Formats & Options

TEEN TRUTH offers several flexible options to meet your campus needs:

• In-Person Assemblies – High-energy, interactive presentations delivered live

   

• Virtual Assemblies – Live or pre-recorded sessions for hybrid or remote audiences

   

• Custom Workshops – Smaller group breakout sessions or leadership intensives

   

• Staff Trainings – Focused on SEL, trauma-informed practices, and student connection

   

• Parent Nights – Helping caregivers understand and support student mental health

   

Assemblies typically run 45–60 minutes and can include optional Q&A, follow-up curriculum, or leadership workshops for a full-day or multi-day experience.

What Schools Are Saying

“This was by far the most powerful school assembly we’ve had in my 20 years as an educator. The speaker’s story was raw and real—and our students were absolutely dialed in.”
— Assistant Principal, Colorado

“TEEN TRUTH is different. They don’t just talk at kids—they talk with them. Our students were crying, laughing, and leaving with a plan to be better humans.”
— Counselor, California

“We booked JC Pohl and he completely changed the way our staff thinks about school culture and mental health. His message still comes up in classroom discussions months later.”
— Superintendent, Texas

*These reviews may be generated by Teen Truth and may not be actual customer testimonials.

Book a TEEN TRUTH Speaker for Your School

Whether you’re looking to inspire, educate, or change the tone on campus, TEEN TRUTH’s school assembly speakers deliver messages that stick.

With powerful stories, emotional connection, and actionable takeaways, our speakers help students see the value in their own voice—and empower them to use it.

Ready to bring JC, Jamar, Brandon, or Jordan to your campus?

Visit TEENTRUTH.NET or contact our team today to learn more about booking a speaker, customizing your event, and making your next school assembly unforgettable.