Kevin-style assembly with students cheering

Speaker · Trainer · Facilitator

Culture, connection & a little bit of play.

25 years in the classroom. 50,000+ people since. Kevin Ozar brings keynotes, assemblies and custom workshops to schools and businesses that want people to actually like showing up.

25 years in the classroom 50+ schools every year 50,000+ people reached Grades 4 through adults Schools & businesses worldwide 25 years in the classroom 50+ schools every year 50,000+ people reached Grades 4 through adults Schools & businesses worldwide

why folks call

One day. A room that feels different after.

01

Teambuilding

Turn a group of people into a community.

02

Back to school

Start the year with energy and belonging.

03

Hard topics

Bullying, trauma or a specific event, handled with care.

04

Staff morale

Refill the cup of the people who give the most.

05

Milestones

Celebrate the moments worth remembering.

06

Just because

Play and celebration are vital, not optional.

the menu

Five ways to bring Kevin in.

Mix and match. Most visits are one full day, often a student session and a staff session back to back.

Keynotes

A high-energy talk that opens a conference, a PD day or a company retreat.

Assemblies

Big rooms, big laughs, real messages. Built for students of any age.

Custom Workshops

Hands-on sessions designed around your people, your goals and your issues.

Culture Strategy

Consulting for leaders who want a clear plan for a positive culture.

Team Implementation

Working side by side with teams to make a better culture actually stick.

not sure where to start?

Who's in the room?

Middle School

The years where connection matters most. Real talk about friendship, bullying and finding your people.

Plan a visit

Kevin recommends

  • Assemblies
  • Custom Workshops
  • Team Implementation
Kevin Ozar

Mr. Ozar, reporting for duty

25 yrs teaching
Grades 6–12

meet kevin

He always wanted 
to be a teacher.

Right after college, Kevin Horrigan Ozar began a 25-year classroom career teaching English, History, Drama, Journalism, Leadership and everything in between, later becoming a district instructional coach.

Now retired from the classroom, he travels the world working with schools and businesses to build positive culture, strengthen relationships, have important conversations and remind everyone that celebration and play are vital.

  • Boomerang Project trainer since 2003
  • Founder, Blume AV Club
  • Board member, Friends of Kenyan Orphans
  • Podcast producer
Detroit, alwaysSneakerheadMediocre hooperStory collector

proof it works

Smiling kids. Collaborating adults. Happy clients.

Middle school, building together
Middle school, building together
Staff PD that people enjoy
Staff PD that people enjoy
High school assembly energy
High school assembly energy
50,000+ people and counting
50,000+ people and counting

kind words

What people say after.

"Our staff walked out of the PD day laughing and talking to each other. That hasn't happened in years."

Principal

Middle School, Michigan

"Kevin had 900 teenagers hanging on every word, then got them talking about how they treat each other."

Assistant Principal

High School, Ohio

"Exactly the reset our team needed. Thoughtful, hilarious and practical in equal measure."

HR Director

Regional company

let's talk!

Ready to change how your room feels?

Tell Kevin about your people, your date and what you're hoping for. He'll help you pick the right program.