For parents raising kids ages 9–19
Help Your Child Use Their Voice When It Matters
Created by Bethany Stone, a Montessori curriculum developer and educator
with 23 years of experience.
Youth Speaker School gives young people
a place to practice expressing their ideas, advocate for themselves and
speak with greater confidence
before the stakes become higher.
Because you will not always be there to speak for them.
How It Works
Choose from three age-based programs.
Each group is designed for
where your child actually is, developmentally, emotionally, and socially.
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Seedlings
Ages 9–12
"Growing bold, one word at a time"
Storytelling and self-expression
Naming and managing nerves
Emotional vocabulary
Play-based, low-pressure speaking practice
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Risers
Ages 13–15
"Rising above the noise, finding your voice"
Overcoming social fear and judgment
Identity, values, and what you actually believe
Persuasion and real conversation skills
Handling peer pressure with grace
Emotional regulation under pressure
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Trailblazers
Ages 16–19
"Lead with your life, speak with your truth"
Purpose-driven public speaking
Leadership voice and presence
Mentoring younger students
Real-world fear work
Vision, resilience, and future readiness
Bethany is superb; she's always patient and seems to know exactly what they need to be challenged academically, socially, and emotionally.
Enrollment
$120
Enrollment starts at $120 per month
Tuition varies by age group.
The Right-Fit Promise:
Attend the first two live sessions.
If it is not the right fit,
notify us within 14 days of the first session
for a full refund of the first month’s tuition.
You know your child
is capable.
You want them to
be able to show it.
You May Notice That They
Go silent in moments that matter.
They were treated unfairly but could not find the words to explain what happened or speak up for themselves.
Stay quiet even when they know the answer.
They were treated unfairly but could not find the words to explain what happened or speak up for themselves.
Withdraw or become more isolated.
They avoid unfamiliar situations or stop participating in things they previously enjoyed.
Change how they act around certain friends.
They change their opinions, behavior or personality to stay accepted by the group.
Shut down when trying to express themselves.
You know they understand the subject, but they struggle to communicate what they think when attention turns toward them.
These moments can appear small. But as children get older, the world expects them to speak, decide and advocate for themselves with less help from you.
I am so grateful as a parent to have found this school. Mrs. Bethany is one of the most skilled educators on this side of the United States. You just need to step in her classroom for a few minutes to see that.
Hi, I'm Bethany.
I spent 23 years in Montessori education watching what happens when children are trusted to grow at their own pace, given real tools, and treated like whole human beings. And I spent just as many years watching what happens when they're not.
Youth Speaker School grew out of everything I've learned about how young people actually develop confidence, how fear really works, and what it takes to help a child find their voice and mean it.
This is not a performance class. It's a becoming class. And I would love to talk with you about whether it's the right fit for your family.
Your child is ready. They just need the right space to rise.
Reach out and let's have a real conversation about your child, what you're hoping for them, and whether Voices Rising is the right next step.
No pressure. No pitch. Just a conversation.
Still wondering whether this is the right support for your child?
Speaking is the practice. Self-leadership is
the outcome
Youth Speaker School was built on 23 years of Montessori education.
We teach young people to do the inner work first: naming the fear, clarifying the values, finding the real voice.
Voice
Express ideas clearly, speak up when something matters and communicate with greater confidence.
Values
Understand what they believe, make thoughtful choices and communicate without losing themselves around others.
Leadership
Take initiative, manage emotions, contribute to groups and become more comfortable being seen and heard.
The result isn't just a better speaker.
It's a young person who knows who they are and isn't afraid to show it.
Give them a place to practice using their voice before the next important moment arrives.
Build the communication and self-advocacy skills they will need for their next stage.
Built for real life.
1. Weekly live class
Every week your child joins a live session with their age group. We go deep on one life skill or speaking concept, then practice it together in a safe, supported space. No judgment, just growth.
2. A real practice exercise to take home
Learning happens between sessions too. Every week your child gets a short, practical exercise so the skill actually sticks, not just as information, but as a habit.
3. Quarterly live stage experience
Every quarter, students take a real stage in front of a live panel of judges. This is the moment it all comes together: the confidence work, the life skills, the voice work, everything they've been building. Top scorer in each group earns a portion of that group's registration fees. This is about real stakes and real reward.
4. Community access between sessions
Your child isn't just showing up to class once a week. They're part of a private Skool community where they can connect, share, get encouragement, and keep growing between live sessions.
