Texas Back-to-School Convocation Speaker
Teacher Convocations & District Kickoff Keynotes
Andre Fluellen delivers high-impact teacher convocations, staff kickoff keynotes, and district back-to-school events that help educators start the year renewed, unified, and ready to lead.
An 8-year NFL veteran, author, and student mental health speaker, Andre blends humor, storytelling, mental health awareness, and practical mindset tools to help school communities reset the culture before students return.
500+
School Events
8
NFL Years
NFL
Network Personality
Planning a Texas Back-to-School Convocation?
Start the school year with a keynote that speaks to the people who shape the culture first: your teachers, staff, and leaders.
Start With the Adults Who Shape the Culture
Before students ever walk into the building, teachers set the tone.
They are carrying pressure too. Expectations. Burnout. Parent demands. Testing. Staffing challenges. Safety concerns. Personal stress. And still, they are expected to show up with patience, clarity, and purpose.
Andre Fluellen's back-to-school convocation helps educators reconnect with why their work matters while giving them a practical mindset framework they can use for themselves and their students.
This is not just motivation. It is a culture reset.
Key Themes for the Convocation
Reconnecting educators to purpose before the year begins
Moving from self-limited to unlimited thinking
Turning pressure into presence
Protecting teacher energy without losing teacher heart
Creating classrooms where students feel seen, safe, and valued
Understanding how adult mindset becomes student culture
Using humor, storytelling, and practical challenges to reset the room
Helping staff begin the year unified, focused, and emotionally ready
One Message. Two Audiences. A Stronger Start.
Many districts bring Andre in for a teacher convocation and add student assemblies during the same visit.
Teachers First
Teachers receive the culture, mindset, and resilience message first, setting the tone for how they'll lead their classrooms and mentor students throughout the year.
Students Next
Then students hear a version built for their world: pressure, identity, anxiety, bullying, social media, resilience, purpose, and mental health.
This creates alignment between the adults who shape the culture and the students who carry it.
200+
School Events Completed
Trusted by schools across the country
100K+
Students Impacted
Young people inspired to take action
4.9/5
Average Rating
From schools and educators nationwide
8 Years
NFL Experience
Real stories from the biggest stage
Built for Your Audiences
Andre designs every keynote for the specific audience in your school district—whether it's teachers leading the culture reset, district leaders setting vision, or students building resilience.
Teachers & Staff
Andre helps educators reconnect with purpose, protect their energy, and start the school year with a mindset built for resilience, leadership, and impact.
District Leaders
Give your district a unifying message that helps leaders, teachers, and staff align around purpose, culture, and student success before the year begins.
School Culture & Mental Health Teams
Andre's message connects mindset, mental health, belonging, and school culture in a way that is practical, human, and memorable.
Middle & High School Students
Many districts bring Andre in for a teacher convocation and add student assemblies during the same visit, creating one aligned message for adults and students.
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The Core Message
Launching Your School Year the Right Way
Your school is more than a collection of individuals. It's a community with shared challenges and untapped potential. When you bring everyone together—students, teachers, staff, and leadership—around a unified message of resilience and purpose, everything changes.
"Andre doesn't just speak to students or staff. He speaks to your entire school community. He creates moments that bring everyone together and sets the tone for a transformational year."
Andre's assemblies aren't one-size-fits-all motivational talks. They're carefully designed experiences about mental health, resilience, purpose, and the mindset that drives school success. Students, educators, and families leave unified, energized, and ready to make the year ahead remarkable.
Assembly Topics
Six Topics Built for Student Success
Every assembly is customized to your school's needs. Struggling with student engagement? Mental health challenges? Leadership development? Andre tailors his message for maximum resonance.
Championship Mindset
Build unshakeable confidence and learn the mental strategies top performers use to excel under pressure.
Mental Resilience & Adversity
Develop the mental toughness to bounce back from setbacks and turn challenges into fuel for growth.
Mental Health Awareness
Normalize conversations around anxiety, depression, and emotional wellness while building actionable coping strategies.
Purpose & Identity
Help students discover their why and align their actions with their values for authentic success.
Peer Pressure & Decision-Making
Navigate social pressure with clarity and make decisions rooted in personal conviction, not peer influence.
Leadership & Accountability
Step into your power as a leader and take ownership of your choices, your future, and your impact on others.
Convocation Packages
Choose the Right Package for Your District
From teacher convocations to full district resets, we have options designed specifically for Texas school districts.
Teacher Convocation Keynote
45-75 min
A powerful keynote for teachers, staff, administrators, and district leaders to open the school year with purpose, resilience, humor, and renewed energy.
Staff Kickoff + Leadership Session
Full Day
A convocation keynote plus a focused leadership or staff breakout session designed to help school leaders carry the message into the year.
Full District Back-to-School Reset
Multi-Day
A deeper district experience with teacher convocation, leadership breakout, student reflection tools, and follow-up messaging.
Convocation + Student Assembly Add-On
1-2 Days
Bring Andre in for the teacher/staff keynote, then extend the message to middle and high school students during the same district visit.
Serving Schools Across Texas
Available for Events in Every Region
From Houston to El Paso, Austin to Beaumont, Andre travels throughout Texas connecting with students in schools of all sizes.
Houston
~1.2M Students
The largest school district in Texas with diverse, dynamic student populations ready for transformational speaking.
Dallas-Fort Worth
~900K+ Students
One of the fastest-growing regions with innovative school districts committed to student mental health and resilience.
Austin
~180K+ Students
Progressive school district emphasizing wellness, purpose-driven education, and student empowerment.
San Antonio
~230K+ Students
Vibrant community with strong emphasis on student leadership development and whole-person education.
El Paso
~80K+ Students
Border region schools serving dynamic, resilient student populations with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Corpus Christi
~70K+ Students
Coastal schools committed to supporting student success through engaging, relevant programming.
Fort Worth
~200K+ Students
Growing district with strong community engagement and commitment to student wellness initiatives.
Plano
~185K+ Students
Highly-rated district in DFW area focused on academic excellence and student mental health support.
Arlington
~62K+ Students
Mid-sized district between Dallas and Fort Worth serving engaged, motivated student communities.
Irving
~100K+ Students
Diverse district in DFW serving students from various backgrounds and preparing them for future success.
Laredo
~52K+ Students
Border community school district serving bilingual, resilient student populations.
Beaumont
~24K+ Students
Southeast Texas district with strong school spirit and commitment to student growth and development.
Not seeing your city?
If your school is in Texas—whether it's a major metropolitan area or a small rural district—Andre is available for assemblies and events. Reach out to discuss dates, logistics, and customization options for your school community.
Schools Love Andre
What Educators Are Saying
"The assembly had our entire school engaged—students were quiet and attentive, and staff told us students kept talking about the message days later. This is exactly what we needed for back-to-school."
High School Principal
"Andre's message about mental resilience and finding purpose resonated with our teachers just as much as our students. He reminded us all why we do this work."
Middle School Counselor
"We appreciated how Andre spoke directly to leadership and staff about supporting student mental health. It wasn't just a student assembly—he brought the whole community together."
School Leadership Team
"Perfect timing for back-to-school. The energy, the stories, the actionable strategies—our students and staff felt seen and empowered heading into the new year."
School Administrator
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking Andre for your Texas school.
Request Convocation Details
Tell us about your Texas back-to-school convocation, staff kickoff, professional development day, or district event. Andre's team will review your details and follow up with availability and next steps.