Jessie Funk, MSW
Unshakable Emotional Intelligence & Critical Thinking Skills
- Topics:
- Mental Health
- Resilience
- Social & Emotional Learning
- Audiences:
- Elementary School
- Middle & High School
- Educators & Staff
Fee Range: $2K-5K
Invite Jessie• Six-time Published Author
• Featured on America’s Got Talent
• Pursuing PhD in Critical Thinking Skills
Jessie Funk has been teaching and mentoring students for over a decade.
She holds a leadership certification from the University of Notre Dame, is a certified life coach, holds a B.S. Degree in Psychology, as well as a Masters in social work. Jessie is a former leadership facilitator for Franklin Covey and has also been a professional youth speaker for 18 years, speaking to over one million teens in high schools and leadership conferences all over the country.
She is a 6-time published author. Her passion for helping teens led her to start an international non-profit organization called “Ivy Girl Academy,” a confidence and leadership training program for teen ladies.
As a professional vocalist, she has released five solo albums, has toured 36 states with the Broadway musical “Footloose,” has also been hired for hundreds of recording sessions as a studio vocalist, including songs heard on TV’s “America’s Got Talent,” ESPN and “The Biggest Loser.” Jessie has walked away from three record deals unwilling to sell her soul for fame. She chooses to use her voice to lift and inspire in positive ways.
She also just began a life-long dream of pursuing a doctorate degree- focusing her dissertation on resilience and critical thinking skills. Jessie is a mother to two teenagers and knows firsthand how complex and wonderful the raising of kids can be!
Jessie takes a research-based approach to teach the importance of making good choices. She gives students four proven tools that can take their lives from average to extraordinary. She does all this while sharing personal, hilarious stories and dynamic pop music.
SPEAKING PROGRAMS:
“What an AMAZING presentation from Jessie Funk! The kids and staff absolutely LOVED IT! ”Gracie G, Counselor at Forte Jr. High School
“I have never experienced a better speaker than Jessie Funk. She instantly connected with our students, they were riveted the entire time. They knew she genuinely cared about them and I had many students afterward tell me that they are going to actually apply some of her techniques. ”Linda T, Veteran Educator
“Jessie delivered a knock-out performance. The students were blown away and teachers and administrators were moved. ”Mark W, Principal, Springtown School