Live Events and Presentations

Speaking Topics

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Kathy is an engaging speaker who combines practical tools with encouraging inspiration.
Her presentations are relatable, easy to understand, and designed to leave audiences feeling
empowered and hopeful.

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Children & Reading

Kathy speaks to parents, educators, and caregivers about helping children grow into confident, joyful
readers.

Topics include:

• Practical steps to support your child’s reading development

• Choosing the right books for different age groups

• Teaching children how to understand and learn from what they read (reading comprehension)

• Encouraging a lifelong love of reading

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School Presentations

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• Kathy enjoys presenting at school assemblies on character building skills. Using Tashy in all her color and splash, she weaves academic concepts into her highly engaging presentation. Through audio/visual, songs and words, kids grade pre-k through 2nd leave with smiles and social skills they may have never known before.

• With over 30 years in education, Kathy is also available to present at teacher trainings and workshops on writing and motivational topics.

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Inspiration & Personal Growth

Kathy also speaks on uplifting topics that encourage growth, resilience, and possibility for all ages.

Topics include

• Always Keep Learning — never believing you’re done; there’s always more

• What If? — focusing on what’s possible instead of what seems impossible

• Accept What You Have, But Expect More — how to grow when you are feeling stuck

• Gratitude Is the Great Multiplier — how thankfulness can change perspective and outcomes

• Just You Wait — powerful stories of hope when it feels like the end​

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​Contact Kathy Joy directly (see below) and request her to come speak at your next event or fundraiser!