Book Your National GEAR UP Week Kickoff

September 21–25, 2026

Bring Dr. V to open GEAR UP Week for your students, or to work with the adults carrying the program. R.I.S.E. builds student leadership through peer mentorship, grounded in doctoral research. Beyond Behaviors equips your staff across trauma-informed practice, mentor mindset, personal brand, and leadership.

Develop. Protect. Empower.

"The staff presentations were relevant and meaningful. The student presentation was high energy and powerful. Our students were captivated from start to finish."

— Dr. Curt Shircel, Principal, R.E.A.L. School, Racine Unified School District