A Decision Making- experience for Middle School Students
Welcome
For more than a decade, The Anatoliah Experience has inspired over 100,000 students nationwide to understand how a simple pattern shapes the decisions they make in and out of school.
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At its core, this is the framework:​
Focus → Self-Talk → Emotions → Decisions​​
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Anatoliah was inspired by the region of Anatolia, Turkey—where the earliest mirrors were crafted thousands of years ago. It represents the idea of looking inward to make better decisions.
The purpose is to help middle school students develop self-awareness and take ownership of their school experience—one positive decision at a time.
Founder
Originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Chelo came to the US as a child with a passion for music, later studying Business at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
​In 2012, after a decade in corporate finance, Chelo drew on his creative talents and real-world experience to create Anatoliah—an experience that goes beyond motivation.
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Chelo's core belief:
Love is the invisible wire that connects us to our best intentions!
Who is Anatoliah for?
Middle school students in:
(early habit development)
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Leadership classes
Mentoring groups
AVID students
Student government
SEL leadership groups
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What students learn?
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How focus shapes self-talk, emotions, & decisions
Improved decision-making and emotional control
A method to enhance school culture​
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Stronger leadership behaviors
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A shared framework students and staff can reinforce
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Group size:
30–90 students per session.
Age-Appropriate
Interactive, relatable, and intentionally designed for middle school students— balancing engagement with disciplined thinking.​
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Schedule-Friendly
Designed to fit seamlessly within a standard 45-minute class period with minimal disruption to the school day.​​​