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REIGNITING PASSION, PURPOSE & MOMENTUM IN SCHOOL COMMUNTIES

Helping educators reconnect with their why and students believe they can finish strong — even after setbacks.

"Meet Demetrice: The Woman Behind a Record-Breaking Graduation Legacy"

Demetrice McNeil is a former Graduation Coach who led her school to achieve the highest graduation rate in its history-three years in a row.

From teen mom to MBA graduate, her journey fuels a message of resilience, belief, and transformation.

Now, she partners with schools delivering real stories, actionable strategies, and lasting mindsets that help students and staff finish strong-in school and in life.

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three men sitting while using laptops and watching man beside whiteboard

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Reigniting Purpose in Schools

Demetrice doesn’t just motivate — she moves people into action.

With her signature blend of real-life storytelling, practical tools, and deep understanding of school culture, she delivers keynotes that speak to both the heart and the mission of education.

Whether your school is starting the year, preparing for testing, or pushing through the final stretch, Demetrice’s sessions reignite purpose, rebuild belief, and restore momentum.

Drawing from her own journey — from teen mom to MBA graduate and Graduation Coach — she guides educators back to their why and helps students see what's possible beyond graduation-even after setbacks.

WHAT SCHOOLS CAN EXPECT

✅ Increase student engagement
✅ Tools to navigate challenges
✅ Staff re-energized & reconnected

✅ Improve Motivation to finish strong

✅ Planning the year from start to finish

✅ Strengthen students & staff resilience

✅ A positive shift in school climate

WHY CHOOSE DEMETRICE

Whether it’s a whole school kick off, staff professional development, or student leadership event, Demetrice’s sessions leave teams inspired and equipped to finish what they started.

Real Stories. Real Impact

Namon Robinson

I was 21 and ready to give up, but Mrs. McNeil never gave up on me.”
She pushed me to finish school when I had nothing left. Now I’m at Atlanta Tech, and a documentary is being done on my story — because she believed in me.

Brandon Aguiree

“I was ready to quit school — she wouldn’t let me.”
Mrs. McNeil mentored me through my lowest point. I’m now a proud graduate and father thanks to her support.

Lazara Quiala

Pregnant and overwhelmed, I almost gave up — until Mrs. McNeil stepped in.”
She motivated me when I was lost and became the family I needed to keep going.