FAQs
What is The Anatoliah Workshop?
Created in 2012 by Berklee-educated Mr. Chelo, ANATOLIAH is structured and highly engaging 45 to 60-minute workshop that teaches students an effective decision-making roadmap.
What grade levels is the workshop for?
From 5th grade through college.
Where can it be held?
Libraries
Classrooms
Media centers
Cafeterias (most popular)
After-school program spaces
How many students can attend?
Ideal for groups under 100 students per session.
What's the cost?
$899, per session, which includes material and travel.
"What am I paying attention to?"
Chelo begins by explaining that every decision has a starting point—and on the Anatoliah Decision Roadmap, that starting point is focus.
Students then participate in an engaging, focus-driven activity called “Find the Color.” The experience demonstrates how easily attention can be directed or distracted and reinforces the importance of focusing on what truly matters before making a decision.
"What am I telling myself?"
Students learn that focus leads to the next stop: self-talk—the internal conversations students have about what they are focusing on.
During this lesson, students participate in an interactive activity called “The Game of Twos.” The activity reinforces how self-talk can move a decision in one of two directions: it can either empower students to make stronger choices or weaken their confidence and judgment.
"What is this making me feel?"
Chelo explains that Focus Road and Self-Talk Avenue lead to the next stop: emotions—the final place a decision travels before becoming a reality in school and in life.
During this lesson, students participate in an interactive activity called “Who Is Controlling You?” The activity highlights the importance of recognizing and managing emotions before those emotions begin controlling their choices, reactions, and behavior.
Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, and connect real-life situations to the roadmap. Chelo will guide the conversation by tying student questions back to focus, self-talk, and emotions.
To reinforce the lessons learned, each student will receive a 5" × 7" Culture Challenge Card designed to help them continue practicing leadership, accountability, and positive decision-making throughout the school week.
Since 2012, diverse school communities across 11 states — from Maine to California — have brought The Anatoliah Workshop to their students.
At every stop along the way, students have learned how focus, self-talk, emotions impact their decisions and day-to-day behavior. Here is a small sample of what they are saying!
"He was able to inspire our students to tap into their inner-self and allow their light to shine and empower other students."
- Dr. Zakia Brown, Assistant Director of Diversity @ Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
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"I'm thrilled by how you engaged with our students and the sheer relevance of the material presented!"
- Dr. James, Principal
@ Hartsville Middle, SC
"I was moved by how much our students deeply enjoyed Chelo's visit. Our students needed it and benefited from it."
- Assistant Principal Rodgers @
Everett Alvarez HS, Selenas, CA
"Your story about the piñata made me laugh and think about making better friends."
Pam, 6th grade student @
Nokomis Middle, Newport, Maine
No hidden costs
No additional travel fees
Three clear partnership options
Flexible scheduling based on school needs
Common Funding Sources
Schools fund this through existing budgets such as:
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs
PBIS / Positive Behavior initiatives
Character education programs
Leadership development classes
School climate improvement initiatives
Student enrichment funds
The Anatoliah Workshop aligns naturally with these efforts by improving student behavior through better decision-making and peer influence.
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