Inspiring Minds Guest Speaker Series
Our Inspiring Minds Guest Speaker Series focuses on introducing Nativity students
to various community members from a wide range of careers and backgrounds who have a personal story to tell.
An Inspiring Minds Guest Speaker will inspire our students to dream and reach for their goals,
ignite the passion in our students to pursue their dreams, and change how our students think about career choices.

In-Person
15-20 minute presentations, with AV available, followed by a question and answer period with students.
(It is similar to a short TED talk).

Online
30-minute video conference includes guest presentation, followed by a question and answer period with students. This format is best with smaller groups of students.
When?
8am Wednesdays or Thursdays are the best options to attend our all-school assembly
in-person (other days and times are possible).

Online is for smaller groups and scheduled according to class schedules/projects.
How to Start (topics/themes)
  • What were your career aspirations in middle school and what influenced changes in your direction?
  • Do any of our virtues speak to the how and why of your career choice?
  • How did your education motivate you or what role was education in your life's path?
  • How did you overcome any adversity
    in your life?
  • Including anecdotes about leadership and what makes a good leader, how to become a competent leader.
  • Reflecting on our virtues and how these virtues were important throughout your life: Loving, Committed to Doing Justice, Intellectually Competent, Grateful, Open to Growth, Religious
For more information, contact Judy Shafer: [email protected]  or  206.494.4708 ext 701