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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Be a Shark: Resilience
When we fail, it’s easy to think that we’re bad at something, or that it shouldn’t take so long to figure out. In this episode, Gian Paul and students talk about how failure can actually help you excel.
Grit
IN THIS COURAGEOUS CONVERSATION… Grit is one of those qualities that we all can admit there is a need for, but not everyone exhibits grit. In…
RESILIENCE, WITH JARED LEAF
Jared Leaf was a great student athlete whose dreams were knocked off track when his college apartment started on fire. On this episode of The Harbor by…
PATIENCE
The need for instant gratification is growing in our society. On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, speaker Aaron Davis shares the importance of learning the…
ALEXA SCORE
On this episode of The Harbor by Jostens, professional wakeboarder Alexa Score shares what it’s like to live with cancer and still live out your dreams.
RESILIENCE, WITH KEVIN PEARCE
Former professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce shows his resilience as he recovers from a traumatic head injury.
TIME HEALS EVERYTHING WITH RYAN SHECKLER
Professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler talks about the struggle of going through his parents’ divorce.
SHARE YOUR INSECURITY WITH STEVE ROSENFIELD
Photographer Steve Rosenfield shares his journey culminating in the “What I Be Project,” a platform which encourages others to share their insecurity with the world.
SUCCESS WITH TOMMY REYNOLDS
Tommy Reynolds lost everything with the market crashed. It took hitting rock bottom for him to find his passion, and it took years of hard work with little return before he achieved his dream.
FIND YOUR SHOVEL WITH DAVEY MUISE
Musician Davey Muise shares the story of where he came from, and why he has dedicated his life to helping people “find their shovel” to dig out from their hardships.
ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS WITH KEVIN LAUE
The incredible success story of Kevin Laue, a former Division I basketball player who didn’t let being born with one arm stop him from pursuing his dreams.