EDUCATOR KEYNOTES | Randy McNeely

Teaching Courageous Kindness: Building Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives

In this keynote, Randy McNeely, Captain Kindman, shows elementary educators how to cultivate classrooms where courageous kindness thrives. Educators gain practical strategies to model, teach, and reinforce kindness while connecting it to social-emotional learning and student success.

Learning Objectives

Integrate Courageous Kindness into classroom culture.
Model, teach, and reinforce kindness skills.
Apply ICA and Kindness Givers’ Formula in lessons and routines.

Expected Outcomes

Identify actionable ways to embed kindness into daily routines.
Apply Courageous Kindness Shift to classroom management.
Feel empowered to intentionally shape classroom culture.

Key Takeaways

Courageous kindness fosters safe, supportive classrooms.
Modeling and reinforcing kindness develops empathy and confidence.
Small consistent actions create lasting culture change.

SEL Alignment (CASEL)

Social Awareness: Understand students’ perspectives and needs.
Relationship Skills: Build trust and collaborative classroom dynamics.
Responsible Decision-Making: Create ethical, supportive learning environments.

Randy McNeely - Captain Kindman

“Kindness can create connections to hearts that might not otherwise be reached.”

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Courageous Kindness in Secondary Schools:
Empowering Students Through Intentional Culture

In this keynote, Randy McNeely, Captain Kindman, empowers secondary educators to transform school culture through courageous kindness. Educators learn practical strategies for modeling, teaching, and reinforcing kindness with teens to foster safe, respectful, and inclusive environments.

Learning Objectives

Understand how courageous kindness can influence adolescent behavior and school culture.
Learn frameworks to model, teach, and reinforce kindness among teens.
Recognize the integration of ICA and Kindness Givers’ Formula in secondary settings.

Expected Outcomes

Educators will identify strategies to promote courageous kindness among students.
Educators will apply the Courageous Kindness Shift to classroom management and student interactions.
Educators will feel confident leading school culture initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Courageous kindness supports positive peer dynamics.
Teens respond to consistent modeling and reinforcement.
Teachers can create culture change through intentional practices.

SEL Alignment (CASEL)

Social Awareness: Understand adolescent perspectives and emotions.
Relationship Skills: Build trust and support peer interactions.
Responsible Decision-Making: Apply ethical, supportive classroom practices.

“What forges friendship stronger than steel? Consistent acts of kindness.”

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The Ripple Effect: How Courageous Kindness Creates Lasting Impact

Professors shape the leaders of tomorrow—and every act of kindness ripples far beyond the classroom. In this keynote, Captain Kindman introduces the ICA Method and the Kindness Givers’ Formula as powerful tools to foster engagement, resilience, and leadership. Faculty will learn how courageous kindness strengthens academic culture, empowers students, and creates lasting professional impact.

Learning Objectives

Understand how courageous kindness enhances belonging and engagement.
Apply ICA as a framework for modeling leadership and emotional intelligence.
Use the Kindness Givers’ Formula to amplify motivation and collaboration.
Identify challenges in fostering kindness in competitive environments.
Develop personal strategies to embed kindness in teaching and mentoring.

Expected Outcomes

Professors empowered with a kindness framework for teaching and leadership.
Stronger faculty-student relationships built on respect and empathy.
More motivated, engaged students.
Increased faculty satisfaction and resilience.
A ripple effect of kindness shaping future leaders.

Takeaways

How small acts of kindness ripple outward into academic culture.
ICA tools to model empathy, collaboration, and integrity.
Practical ways to amplify engagement through the Kindness Givers’ Formula.
Strengthened emotional intelligence and professional competency.
Strategies for creating lasting impact beyond the classroom.