Cathleen Beachboard

f you want to boost motivation, improve academic outcomes, and create a school culture where students and staff thrive — you need Cathleen Beachboard.

Cathleen isn’t just another speaker; she’s a nationally recognized expert on psychological hope and an award-winning educator whose strategies have transformed struggling schools into thriving communities. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and real-world classroom experience, Cathleen delivers more than inspiration — she gives your team the tools to create lasting change.

Her research-backed Building H.O.P.E.© framework has helped schools across the country increase GPA, improve student behavior, and dramatically raise teacher retention. Hope isn’t just a feeling — it’s a measurable, teachable cognitive skill that fuels motivation, resilience, and success. Cathleen will show you how to harness it.

Audiences don’t just listen to Cathleen — they leave equipped and energized to take action. With practical strategies that work in any school, her sessions spark breakthroughs and build momentum. If you want your school or district to stop surviving and start thriving, Cathleen Beachboard is the speaker you’ve been looking for.