All school leaders must recognize that fostering strong campus relationships is paramount to creating a thriving learning environment. These relationships form the foundation upon which a positive school culture is built, and they have a profound impact on the overall academic success and personal growth of our students. When students feel connected to their teachers, administrators, and peers, they are more engaged in their education, exhibit higher levels of motivation, and are better equipped to overcome challenges. Moreover, robust campus relationships cultivate a sense of belonging, instilling in students a greater sense of pride and loyalty to their school community. By prioritizing and nurturing these connections, school leaders can truly transform their campuses into supportive and inclusive spaces where every student can flourish. This workshop is designed to give you the tools to make this happen! 

Campus Relationships Workshop

Why a Strong Campus Culture Starts with Relationships

As a school leader, you know that a thriving school culture is built on relationships—trust, respect, and meaningful connection between everyone on campus. Academics are the end goal, but relationships are the foundation that make success possible. TEEN TRUHT’s Campus Relationships Workshop was designed specifically for schools that want to strengthen communication, boost morale, and build a more connected community. This experience helps educators and staff reconnect around what truly drives performance: people. By focusing on relational development, the workshop reignites empathy, teamwork, and collaboration among teachers and administrators. When these values become part of your daily practice, your entire campus benefits from improved engagement, lower turnover, and a stronger sense of unity.

What Makes Our Campus Relationships Workshop Different

Many professional development programs focus on curriculum or compliance, but few address the human side of education—the relationships that keep your school running smoothly. Our Campus Relationships Workshop offers a refreshing change by helping educators build stronger personal and professional connections. Through guided reflection and collaborative exercises, staff learn how to better understand one another’s communication styles and relational needs. They explore how emotional intelligence influences morale, engagement, and classroom performance, gaining tools that can be applied immediately. Because every school is unique, this workshop is tailored to your team’s size, structure, and goals, ensuring the message resonates deeply. The focus is not just on inspiration but on creating lasting cultural shifts that empower your staff to continue growing long after the session ends.

JC Pohl’s transformative Campus Relationships Workshop is designed to revolutionize your school’s culture and empower students and staff alike. As highlighted in his book Building Campus Relationships From the Inside Out, this workshop delves deep into the core of building authentic connections that foster a thriving learning environment. JC Pohl’s expertise and dynamic approach ensure an engaging experience, equipping your staff with practical strategies to cultivate meaningful relationships with students, peers, and administrators. By hosting this workshop, you’ll create an immediate impact on student engagement, motivation, and overall well-being. JC’s Campus Relationships Workshop is your gateway to creating an inclusive and supportive school community, where students and staff feel valued, connected, and inspired to reach their fullest potential. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your campus and unlock the power of relationships. Book JC Pohl’s workshop today and embark on a journey toward a brighter, more connected future.

Benefits for Principals and School Leaders

For principals and district leaders, the Campus Relationships Workshop provides a rare opportunity to unify your staff around a shared mission of connection and collaboration. When teachers feel valued, they perform better. When staff communicate effectively, the campus runs more efficiently. This workshop fosters both of those outcomes. Principals who host this experience often notice improved morale, stronger teacher retention, and more positive student behavior. It helps align your leadership team, support teachers emotionally, and reinforce the kind of culture that makes educators want to stay. A healthy, connected staff ultimately leads to a more stable and successful learning environment for students, and that begins with intentional relationship-building across campus.

How the Workshop Works

The Campus Relationships Workshop can be scheduled as a half-day or full-day experience, depending on your needs. During the session, participants reflect on their current relationships, identify barriers to effective communication, and explore practical strategies for improvement. The content is interactive and conversation-driven, encouraging honest dialogue among staff members who may not always have the chance to connect. After the workshop, you’ll receive follow-up resources and activities to help maintain momentum and keep the focus on relationships throughout the year. Many principals integrate these discussions into professional learning communities, faculty meetings, or staff retreats to ensure long-term impact.

The Power of Relationships on Campus

Schools are living ecosystems powered by people. When relationships thrive, communication improves, classrooms run smoother, and students feel supported. The Campus Relationships Workshop reminds your team that relationships are not an optional extra—they are the core of everything a school stands for. By investing in this experience, you are investing in a stronger, more positive culture that empowers both educators and students to succeed. A connected staff creates a consistent, caring environment that promotes trust, respect, and motivation across every corner of your campus.

JC Pohl, LMFT is a producer and speaker who has reached over 12 million people in 8,000+ schools. He has produced ground breaking programs such as TEEN TRUTH and RISING UP, and award-winning content for companies such as Warner Brothers, ESPN, and Disney. He has also provided innovative educational content for The American Film Institute and Human Relations Media.

His school culture work with TEEN TRUTH has sent him around the world, inspiring students, educators, and parents to tell hard truths and be the difference. During his career, Pohl has been featured on news programs, radio shows, and has received front-page coverage on USA Today and Yahoo! Sports. He has keynoted conferences for CADA, TASC, BOOST, NASC, LEAD, NCSA, ACE, DECA, Texas School Safety Center, SC AMLE, and the PTA. Additionally, he has consulted for brands such as Six Flags, Universal Studios, Lifetouch, Union Pacific, Special Olympics, The Miami Dolphins, The Baltimore Ravens, and SHRM Chapters in Maine, New England, and Texas.

To compliment TEEN TRUTH, he has also developed RISING UP, a self-development program designed to teach students to build resiliency in the face of adversity. Launched in 2013, Pohl’s RISING UP: Coaching Program has reached tens of thousands of students across the country and consists of a peer-to-peer curriculum used by school counselors, the Texas Department of State Health Services, the Texas School Safety Center, 21st Century ACE Centers, Communities in Schools and other leading education related organizations across the country.

Pohl is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Texas State University, San Marcos, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Marketing from Santa Clara University. Additionally, he has sat on the board of the Austin Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and manages a small private practice for select counseling clients. You can find him on Facebook and LinkedIn or connect directly at www.jcpohl.com.