This keynote session centers on the power of literacy as a tool for empowerment, motivation, and equity. Malcolm Mitchell shares his personal journey and explores how educators can help students see reading and writing as pathways to confidence and opportunity.

The session emphasizes inspiration alongside practical classroom takeaways that support student engagement and identity development.

What You’ll Learn

• How storytelling builds student motivation
• Ways literacy supports confidence and self-belief
• Strategies for creating purpose-driven reading experiences

Key Themes Discussed

• Literacy as empowerment
• Student identity and voice
• Motivation through real-world storytelling
• Equitable access to reading experiences

Who Should Watch This Webinar?

This webinar is designed for:

• Classroom teachers
• Literacy leaders
• Educators focused on student engagement and motivation

Meet the Speakers

• Malcolm Mitchell, Literacy Advocate, Author, and Former NFL Player