Paralympic Gold Medal Speaker
Jeremy Campbell Gives Students Hope
Jeremy Campbell is a Paralympic gold medalist and powerful youth speaker who helps students rethink the way they see themselves and their potential. Born with fibular hemimelia, Jeremy had his right leg amputated at just one year old and learned early on how to adapt, compete, and thrive. Growing up, he didn’t view himself as different—until a moment in middle school shifted his self-image and introduced the kind of self-doubt many students face today.
Through his journey as a multi-sport athlete and eventual rise to the Paralympic stage, Jeremy discovered that the biggest obstacle wasn’t his physical condition: it was the story he believed about himself. That realization, sparked through connection and community, became the turning point that helped him find his voice, build confidence, and overcome the internal pressure of not feeling “good enough.” Today, he uses that experience to connect deeply with students navigating identity, insecurity, and belonging.
Jeremy’s message resonates in schools because it speaks directly to the challenges students face every day—comparison, isolation, and negative self-talk. With authenticity, humor, and real-life perspective, he empowers students to challenge limiting beliefs, find their connections, and build a stronger sense of self. His story inspires students to understand that what they’ve been through does not define them, and that they are capable of far more than they think.
BE THE DIFFERENCE
“Our students, teachers, and administrators enjoyed the program so much. We were surprised (and very pleased) to see students stand up and talk that had previously had discipline issues. Since TEEN TRUTH, we have noticed that none of our students are eating alone in the cafeteria. We have also noticed people sitting at different tables than they had before. This assembly, no doubt, played a huge part in that.”
TELL YOUR TRUTH
About TEEN TRUTH
Founded in 2006, TEEN TRUTH is an educational services company focused on empowering student voice, enhancing school culture, and building student resilience. Developed from the success of an award-winning student-shot film series, TEEN TRUTH boasts North America’s premiere motivational assemblies, youth leadership training, and peer-to-peer curriculum.
Bring Jeremy Campbell to Your School
Overview & Topics
Infused with the student created films that made TEEN TRUTH a leader in educational content, the TEEN TRUTH: Assembly Experience uses engaging storytelling, real world examples, and audience participation to teach students how to identify different forms of teenage problems. TEEN TRUTH’s school assembly program motivates students to be the difference on campus and in life. School assembly shows run 50 – 60 minutes, are ideal for any sized audience, and can be customized to focus on topics such as bullying, school violence, teen suicide, youth leadership, teen empowerment, and self-esteem.
Legacy & Impact
For nearly 20 years, the TEEN TRUTH’s school assembly program has been heralded as the leading school culture and teen empowerment program. With millions of students reached and thousands of schools impacted around the world, the TEEN TRUTH school assembly experience promises to:
- Empower Student Voice
- Create a Cohesive School Community
- Build School Culture that Creates a Safe Campus
- Inspire Students, Educators, and Parents to Be the Difference
Content & Choice
At TEEN TRUTH, we customize assemblies to reflect the unique needs of your campus. Using our award-winning, student-filmed content and motivational speakers who tailor their message to your school culture, we address today’s most important topics, including social-emotional wellness, student leadership, social media awareness, kindness and anti-bullying, campus unity, and drug and vaping prevention. Each program is designed to inspire students, spark meaningful dialogue, and strengthen community on campus.
BE THE DIFFERENCE
“I wanted to let you know that all the staff and students thoroughly enjoyed our assembly. It was amazing and emotional! We have NEVER hosted an assembly that has gotten such rave reviews.”
TELL YOUR TRUTH
You guys changed my life. You came to our school, and you taught us things we probably will never forget.
I have brought in many assemblies before, but not one has been as powerful as TEEN TRUTH!
I was blown away by your presentation and I’m really amazed about the impact it had on me.