by Chelo
Anatoliah helps students use a simple decision-making framework that improves behavior and strengthens school culture.
The Anatoliah Presentation is a structured 45-minute student session designed for middle schoolers to strengthen decision-making during a critical stage of their development.
Students learn how what they focus on shapes their self-talk, how that self-talk creates emotions, and how those emotions drive their decisions.
Why Students Need
This Framework Now
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 40% of youth report feeling persistently sad or hopeless.
When students struggle internally, it shows up in their decisions—impacting behavior, peer interactions, and classroom focus.
What Schools Are Seeing Right Now
Students reacting emotionally instead of thinking through decisions
Low confidence driving poor peer choices
Social media influencing focus and behavior
Staff correcting behavior instead of preventing it
Most students aren’t taught how to process what they focus on, how they talk to themselves, or how their emotions impact their decisions.
Where Anatoliah fits
This presentation is most effective in:
Leadership classes
Mentoring groups
AVID students
Student government
SEL leadership groups
What schools can expect
As a result of the session, schools begin to see:
Improved real-time decision-making during peer interactions
Reduced reactive behavior in emotionally charged moments
Increased student accountability without constant staff intervention
A shared language staff can reinforce immediately
What The Anatoliah Presentation Is
The Anatoliah Presentation is a structured and engaging 45-minute student session designed to help students understand how their decisions are made—and how to improve them in school and in life.
Students are guided through a simple, practical process they can apply in real-time situations throughout the school day.
The Session Is Built Around
Five Key Components:
1. Connection –
Students are introduced to the origin of Anatoliah and the concept of the mirror as a symbol of personal accountability.
2. Framework –
Focus → Self-Talk → Emotions → Decisions
Focus
Students learn how what they focus on shapes their internal dialogue and influence how they see the world.
Self-Talk
Students will then recognize how their inner dialogue gives life to their emotions, which impacts confidence.
Emotions
Students will understand how their emotions shape the decisions they make in and out of school.
Decisions
Students will connect the entire framework to take ownership of their decisions, behavior, & school culture.
3. Q&A –
Students ask about real-life situations involving peers and decision-making
4. Reinforcement –
A structured 5-day challenge supports continued practice after the session
5. Commitment –
Students take ownership through a shared leadership pledge
Take Home Material
Each session includes a guided reflection sheet students use to apply the framework during and after the experience—helping reinforce better decisions beyond the session.
About Chelo
Berklee College of Music alumnus
14+ years of experience
Middle school specialization
Fluent in English & Spanish
The Impact
From Maine to California, The Anatoliah Experience has inspired students nationwide. Each experience encourages reflection, strengthens decision-making, and positively influences school culture.
Here is a glimpse of the impact.
"Anatoliah is particularly beneficial in a middle school, where students navigate crucial personal and academic development stages."
- Principal Floyd @ Robinswood
Middle School, Orlando, FL
"As a national advocate for non-violence, I love the work Chelo is doing for students around the county."
- Monalisa Smith @
CEO MJE Boston, MA
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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
"Your presentation was just what our 6th grade students need it. It was very impactful. I wish you the best of luck in the future."
- AP Western, @ Kissimmee Middle School, Osceola County Florida
Investment:$2,100
(Includes)
Three 45-minute sessions for the day
Travel expenses within the continental U.S.
*An 8.5x11 guided sheet they can use at school and at home
A 5-Day Challenge to reinforce the framework during school
*Reinforcement:
Students leave with a guided reflection tool they can use at school and at home, giving parents visibility into how their child is thinking, feeling, and making decisions.
Common Funding Sources
Many 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 Presentation aligns naturally with these efforts by improving student behavior through better decision-making and peer influence.
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No obligation. Scheduling is flexible based on your school’s needs.