Stoke The Fire Within Teacher Appreciation

Charlie has delivered hundreds of motivational programs at school locations throughout America over the past twenty years. Schools trust Charlie for his experience, heart for staff and students, and understanding of their specific event needs.

Charlie Adams has been "stoking the fire within" teachers, staff and students for over 20 years. The "Stoke" motivational messages are tailored specifically for school settings.

Charlie has a degree in Education from the University of Mississippi. As a television news journalist, Charlie reported from school locations over 1500 times. He and his wife Nancy have children in elementary, middle and high school. He knows the staff and student audience.

Teacher/Staff Programs

Stoke the Fire Within: Teacher/Staff Appreciation

“Charlie Adams does a masterful job of entertaining teachers and administrators. His affect on teachers and administrators here at North Montgomery was awesome and was the injection of enthusiasm we all needed to start another school year. I cannot recommend more highly a motivational/inspirational speaker than Charlie Adams.”

Dr. Robert Brower, Superintendent, North Montgomery CSC Crawfordsville, IN

“It's important to be reminded of the significant impact that public educators have had on so many lives - and more importantly, the potential impact they will have on so many more. Charlie Adams reminded us of this in the most memorable fashion - by engaging the audience in laughing at his foibles and laughing at our own! I have received a lot of positive feedback on Charlie's 2008 keynote at our Opening Day.”

Sue Wakefield, Superintendent, Plainwell Schools Plainwell, MI

This very popular keynote is perfect for Back to School staff events in August as well as throughout the school year. Using a blend of passion and humor, Charlie drives home just how incredibly important educators are in society! Staff comes away from this program invigorated and ready for the excitement of the school year ahead!

“There were a lot of things that inspired me in Charlie's program, but one story inspired me to "take it to the next level." It was when he talked about the statue in Philadelphia and the cameraman that wouldn't settle for being mediocre. It gave me goose bumps. I want to take it to the next level this year as a teacher!!!”

Tami Portolese, Teacher, Elm Road School

Student Motivational Programs

Charlie Adams talks about why companies are going after College Athletes with Bill Benner on Inside Indiana Business

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“Charlie Adams’ presentation was extremely informative and right on target. Charlie is naturally entertaining and his true life experience with high school students helps him connect with his audience. The whole presentation informs with solid information. I highly recommend Charlie as a speaker for the National Collegiate Scouting Association. NCSA is the only Scouting Service that I recommend to my students and families.”

Kirby Whitacre, Director of Athletics, South Bend Community School Corporation, Indiana

Charlie’s most requested student program is College Recruiting Simplified.

Charlie is a Senior National Educational speaker for the National
Collegiate Scouting Association of Chicago. He educates and inspires families on how to learn about college athletic opportunities at all levels across America. College Recruiting Simplified is filled with motivation and the tools needed to help young people land athletic/academic scholarships at division 1, 2, 3, NAIA and Junior College athletic programs.

Athletes that qualify to go into the National Collegiate Scouting Association programs have a 90% success rate of landing a college athletic scholarship and on average receive $18,000 a year to play the sport they love. This can provide an enormous savings for families challenged by the rising costs of college. Never has there been a greater need for scholarship than today.

True College student-athletes are more in demand than ever by corporate America. Companies want the determination, positive attitude, resiliency, and goal setting mindset that college athletes bring to organizations. Athletes are competitors. They bring a positive DNA to the cultures of organizations because their fire within is constantly stoked! While delivering corporate motivation, Charlie has heard countless CEO's tell him that if they get a resume from a student-athlete with strong grades, that resume goes to the top of the list. In this presentation, Charlie educates families on the 5 Things They Must Know and the 5 Things They Must Do to earn College Athletics and Athletics/Academic Scholarships.

Charlie has delivered College Recruiting Simplified in such locations as Baton Rouge, Nashville, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Hartford, Indianapolis and Howell, MI.

Parents often think it is the job of the High School or Club coach to get their kid a scholarship. It is the responsibility of the family to be proactive in the process. In this presentation, Charlie shows families the step by step process to take to connect their children with college coaches.

For more information on bringing Charlie Adams to your school, club or company to present “College Recruiting Simplified,” or to see if your son or daughter qualifies for NCSA, contact him.