BECOMING YOUR BEST SELF. ONE EPISODE AT A TIME.
These videos are a free educational video resource for schools that provide students with real perspectives from real people that will help them achieve greater success in the outside world.
Designed for the classroom, Jostens Renaissance members have access to a downloadable critical thinking discussion guide that fosters student-led discussions for each student character and wellness video.
The Jostens Renaissance Character and Wellness videos include the following series:
Set to release each month of the 25-26 school year, the Better Than Good video series is hosted by Keith Hawkins – an inspirational speaker who grew up in a struggling family from a tough part of Los Angeles. With various student perspectives, these videos focuses on the greatness bottled up inside us and the opportunities that life offers.
All In video series host Gian Paul Gonzalez shares lessons he’s learned from his personal journey working with his students as a ninth-grade world history teacher, professional athletes and inmates serving sentences in correctional facilities. These episodes feature the authentic perspectives of students, captured by students.
Hosted by Mike Smith, an entrepreneur and inspirational speaker, The Harbor™ by Jostens® facilitates the teaching of character development in classrooms by showcasing tangible life lessons through rich and engaging video content. Episodes feature adult and student guests who share their perspectives with Mike.
Courageous Conversations are designed for student, educator and parent audiences, featuring people who have shown real strength – sharing personal stories related to grit, handling failure, wellbeing, mental health and overcoming obstacles. Use these in your classroom, staff meeting or at the dinner table.
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GRIEF WITH ALEXA GLAZER
Guest Alexa Glazer explores how her father’s death impacted her and helps us see the positive growth that can come out of grieving, including how to show empathy for others going through similarly difficult situations.
SOLUTIONS> PROBLEMS
It’s easy to focus on the problems in our lives, but reframing our perspective to focus more on the solutions can help us achieve greatness. In…
EXPANDING YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Mike sees perspective as a soft skill that can be practiced and developed — and one that’s essential to becoming a good leader and accomplishing your…
CHASE AFTER OUR CURIOSITY
We constantly urge young people to follow their passions, but many times, it can be difficult for them to find out what those passions are. On…
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Through the Internet and social media, it’s easy for anyone to share their opinion, but sometimes, it’s not as easy to listen. Having a dialogue rather…
CHOOSING YOUR FUTURE, WITH JOHAN KHALILIAN
Johan Khalilian is a speaker, author, actor, and content creator. On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, Johan shares the story of when he gave…
OVERCOMING INJURY, WITH ALYSIA KEZERIAN
As a college student, Alysia Kezerian had a hiking accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens,…
WINNING WITH AARON DAVIS
Whether it’s in the classroom, on the playing field, or in the career field, life is full of competition. On this episode of The Harbor by…
SERVICE
Mike talks about the importance of service, and distinguishes between volunteering and being “voluntold.”
THE WORD BEAUTY WITH KAT HARRIS
Kat Harris, a fashion photographer and blogger, reflects on how true beauty is about much more than looks.