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Dr. Stanley Leone, Jr. Ph.D.
Stanley firmly believes that education and teaching are the cornerstones of personal growth and empowerment. Through his guidance, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to overcome trauma, embrace a growth mindset, and carve your own pathway to purpose.
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In the realm of relationships, Stanley recognizes the profound impact of connections on our lives, whether in personal or professional relationships. He specializes in fostering effective communication and nurturing connections that are instrumental in personal development and collective achievement.
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Students, educators, principals, and superintendents will find invaluable insights here as well. Stanley offers tailored guidance to improve school climate and culture, enhance teaching methods, and cultivate positive student behavior, empowering those in the education sector to create enriching learning environments.
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"This Side of Hope," with Stanley at its helm, is your portal to a world of resilience, healing, and purpose. Let Stanley be your partner on this transformative journey, and together, you will discover purpose on this side of hope.
credentials for speaking
Dr. Stanley Leone, Jr. earned his Ph.D in psychology. He is the author of the award-winning No Place Like Hope, has been published in Executive Speeches, and is a 2014 Phi Delta Kappa James Umstatt Award Winner. In 2005 Stanley served as the national spokesperson for the United States Navy “Accelerate Your Life” Campaign and in 2007 he was featured on the pre-game show of Super Bowl XLI. He has keynoted AASA, NASSP, and NAESP, as well as state-level conferences in 38 states. Stating that he’s “not an expert, he’s a product,” Stanley’s heartfelt message never fails to move an audience.
No Place Like Hope
A Story of Trauma, A Message of Hope
No Place Like Hope is an engaging keynote presentation for administrators/teachers/students in which Stanley recounts the brutality of growing up in a life of poverty, surviving homelessness, abuse, drug addiction, mental illness, and a felony conviction. Reminding teachers that they do matter, Stanley’s story will encourage, inspire, and transform the way teachers see themselves.
Reader’s Favorite 5 Star Reviewed Book
Dr. Stanley Leone Jr. was born into a rough neighborhood and a horribly dysfunctional family. Growing up in Houston, Stanley
witnessed and experienced poverty and violence from an early age. He quickly learned that adults were either dangerous and unstable or too weak to protect
themselves—and the children in their care.
In high school, Stanley glimpsed another
path through a teacher, one he could reach through education. The possibility of avoiding jail time, an early death, or a life of dysfunction finally seemed real. In No Place like Hope, Stanley movingly recounts how facing his challenges gave him the courage to seize a better life.
