CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. ONE EPISODE AT A TIME.
The Harbor, featuring Mike Smith and guests, facilitates the teaching of character development in classrooms by showcasing tangible life lessons through a school year’s worth of episodes with rich, raw and engaging video content. Designed for the classroom, Jostens Renaissance members have access to a downloadable critical thinking discussion guide to foster student-led discussions for each episode
All 160 episodes are listed below: Use the “Browse by Keyword” link below to see topics covered and filter episodes by topic.
All of The Harbor episodes are copyright Jostens 2015-2020.
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JORDIN SPARKS
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Jordin Sparks shares the emotional story of how her campaign, “I’m M.A.D. (Making A Difference), are you?” was started.
SERVICE
Mike talks about the importance of service, and distinguishes between volunteering and being “voluntold.”
CHANGE THE WORLD WITH BRENT ARAGON
Youth mentor Brent Aragon believes that in order to change the world, you must first change your world, namely how you view yourself and those around you.
WHAT'S STOPPING YOU? WITH SCOTT BACKOVICH
Youth motivational speaker Scott Backovich inspires viewers to “complain less, give more” and think about what they have to give back to others.
MAKE A CHANGE WITH ROB DYER
After losing several relatives to cancer in a six-month period, Rob Dyer took it upon himself to make a change. He started Skate4Cancer, which has raised millions of dollars for cancer hospitals and charities.
GREATER PURPOSE WITH AZIE TESFAI
Azie Tesfai achieved her dream of becoming an actress, but still felt unfulfilled. It was only when she learned about the needs of a school in her family’s home country that she realized her greater purpose.
CRITICS VS. CREATORS
Mike describes the difference between the people who are critical of everyone around them and the people who create positivity wherever they go.
SKATE FOR CHANGE
Mike talks about how he founded his non-profit Skate For Change, its growth into a worldwide movement, and how youth can give their passions a greater purpose.
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