TESTIMONIals
"Bringing Chaz Perez to speak to students makes every educator's goals more achievable."
Dr. Bernard Hamilton, Retired Superintendent, West Point, Mississippi
"I am pleased to express my utmost satisfaction with Chaz Perez's presentation. His ability to engage our students with his passion and inspiration for self-advocacy and a can-do attitude left a lasting powerful impact on students.
His dynamic presentation style, coupled with a genuine and relatable storytelling approach, captivated our students and encouraged them to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Chaz's message was not only uplifting but also aligned with our commitment to fostering resilience, determination, and a positive mindset among our students.
I wholeheartedly would recommend Chaz Perez as a guest speaker for an educational K-12 program or event seeking to inspire and empower young people."
Caryn Gibson, Superintendent, Delta County School District 50J, Delta, Colorado
"Mr. Chaz Perez's ability to capture our students' minds and hearts with his contagious energy and passionate storytelling was a moving experience. Our young scholars benefitted from hearing Chaz's story about "turning pain into passion". Any school would benefit from having a leader, "Chaz Perez", come and speak to their students."
Adam Canfield, Assistant Principal, Canyon Springs High School, Las Vegas, NV
"I've been in education for close to two decades. Prior to administration, I taught and served as a school counselor and now more than ever our students need social and emotional support, which is exactly what Chaz Perez provided. His presentation touched and inspired both staff and students."
Shiela Diaz, Principal, Coalinga High School, Coalinga, CA
"Student after student told me how much they appreciated his sharing. How impacted they were with his presentation! I would highly recommend Chaz Perez to other principals and to other schools."
Craig Kyllonen, Principal, West Wendover High School, West Wendover, NV
"I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea the depth of impact you had on my son for just that one assembly. He has since opened up and is encouraging his friends to talk about their feelings too. I will forever be grateful. Please never stop sharing, caring, and leading by example."
Autumn, Mother of sixth-grade son, Las Vegas, NV
"Mr. Perez's Turn Pain into Passion experience was nothing short of inspirational. The resonating message echoed long after its delivery, fostering a renewed sense of hope and purpose among those who heard it. Students and staff are still coming up to me weeks after our assembly to express how his message has positively impacted their lives. If you are thinking about hiring Chaz Perez to talk to your students, don't hesitate! I've been in education for well over a decade and Chaz's Turn Pain into Passion program was by far the best assembly we have hosted."
Bryan Rudden, Principal, Pinecrest Academy Cadence, Las Vegas, NV
“Real, engaging & impactful. Chaz Perez’s message of turning pain into passion reached our students in a powerful way!”
Kris Hackbusch, Principal, Reno High School, Reno, NV
"Chaz delivered an incredible message to our students. They were locked the entire presentation and I could see the connection he made with them. His inspiration and delivery of self-advocacy and self-love were exactly what they needed. I would highly recommend him to any principal considering hiring him to speak to their students."
Laura Willis, Principal, NorthWest Tech Academy, Las Vegas, NV
"I was so amazed to see my students so moved and called to action so immediately. If you want to make a difference, touch someone's heart, and help them take that first step to making a real commitment to change, then Chaz Perez is your guy."
Anita Martos, Principal, Mesilla Leadership Academy, Las Cruces, New Mexico
"Chaz Perez's words inspired me to feel empathy with everyone who is a friend, and empathy for those who are not. He changed my perspective on how I feel about others."
Cayleb Lor, Student, Woodbury Middle School, Las Vegas, NV
"Mr. Perez's speech really hits hard for us students."
Emily Ventura, Student, Canyon Springs High School, Las Vegas, NV
"I was extremely impressed with his message of "Turn Pain Into Passion!" for our students! More importantly, I was extremely impressed with the time Mr. Perez spent speaking with our students and our administration team after his presentation. He was extremely personable and caring about our students and our future needs.
If you are a counselor, administrator, or school district leader considering hiring Chaz Perez, don't hesitate, he will make an impact on many of your students and staff. We are looking at bringing him back to implement his student-teacher relationship-building workshop."
Jonathan Foss, Principal, Elko High School, Elko NV
"What a GREAT day with Chaz Perez! High school students raved about the energy Chaz brought to his presentation and how engaging it was. He provided a presentation that connected to our students from elementary to high school levels."
Amy Scott Avilla, Assistant Superintendent, Needles HS, Needles CA
"Chaz Perez delivered an inspiring presentation in Desert Sands USD that energized students and parents, encouraging them to face challenges with courage and determination. Through interactive activities, he motivated everyone to pursue new endeavors with resilience and a positive mindset."
Nancy Veldor, Administrator, Coordinator of Multilingual Learner Programs, Desert Sands USD, La Quinta, CA
"I'm really glad Chaz Perez is coming back to speak in New Mexico again! Speaking from experience, he made a HUGE impact in Alamo. Students (including myself) talked about it for weeks, months even. I'm so thankful for what he does, he genuinely is doing such amazing work for communities like ours."
Amaya Black, Studnet, Alamogordo High School, Alamogordo, New Mexico
“I highly recommend Mr. Chaz Perez as a mental health speaker. His deep empathy and sincerity create a safe, supportive environment where students can openly connect and feel understood. With his powerful message, he inspires them to transform their pain into passion, showing that even in their struggles, there is always potential for growth and hope.”
Andrea Sheridan, Assistant Superintendent, Bergen County Technical Schools, Hackensack, New Jersey
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"I continue to be in awe at the impact of your presentation."
Tracey Davis, Principal, Eunice High School, Eunice, New Mexico
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"Roosevelt High School experienced Chaz's dynamic speaking engagement, which was moving and inspiring for our 9th grade students. After the assembly, numerous 9th graders thanked me for organizing Chaz's presentation. Most notably to me was seeing students who began by seeking attention to being moved to tears by the impact of the interactions and words shared by Chaz. We will be bringing Chaz back to speak to next year's 9th grade class, and in fact, hope to include him in our opening day experience."
Steven Schappaugh, Principal, Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa
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"Chaz came to our middle school one afternoon and shared his story that created a movement for students to begin talking about their experiences. If you are looking to bring someone in who can make an impact in such a short amount of time, please book Chaz! The impact from one afternoon, for some, is going to last a lifetime!"
Liz Timmerman, Principal, Southwest Valley Middle School, Villisca, Iowa
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"Chaz Perez spoke at our school today and did an outstanding job—our students were fully engaged and connected with his message throughout the entire presentation. His words truly resonated with them, leaving a meaningful and positive impact. I highly recommend him as a speaker and am already considering inviting him back in the future."
Tammi Valentine, Leadership Teacher, Fernley Middle School, Fernley, Nevada
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“I have hired speakers from the most reputable, top youth speaker bureaus in the past. However, Chaz Perez is among the most impactful I’ve ever seen. His ability to connect with students even had a number of my staff in tears. I highly recommend him.”
Eric Smyers. Principal, Reef-Sunset Middle School, Avenal, California​