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Real life skills for a fast‑changing world.

Live programs, virtual workshops, school curriculum and at-home resources that help kids build confidence, manage big feelings, solve problems and think for themselves.

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Adventures in learning

Live in person or virtual, for schools, homeschools, families and community groups.

Heroes Leaders Champions

Pre-K through 8th grade · Schools, homeschool and home

Create a heroic culture at home and at school.

Heroes Leaders Champions builds heroic responses to real problems. Children gain confidence, learn to use their strengths and solve problems together. Use it as a school curriculum, in a homeschool, or at home as a family, with training for the parents and educators involved.

Pre-K to 2nd3rd to 5thMiddle schoolHomeschool and at homePowers in a Box60+ activitiesTeacher and parent training

Endorsed by Dr. Philip Zimbardo, former president of the American Psychological Association.

Ages 8 to 14 · Tech-EQ

Who's in control? You or AI?

Apps, games and AI are built to grab kids' attention. This live, theatrical program lets kids feel the tricks happen, then shows them how they work and how to stay in charge. Parents also get clear information on online safety and development concerns, with practical steps to protect their kids. Nearly 1,000 students have taken part.

Family NightClassroom DayCombined VisitParent safety guideTeen coachingAdult program
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Pre-K through 3rd grade · Storytelling

Big feelings. Playful stories.

Fifteen interactive storytelling programs that use movement, music, crafts, puppets and games to teach social and emotional skills. It ran as a weekly public class for over 10 years. The series includes CinderSilly, a Cinderella who makes her own happy ending, available as a live presentation and as a picture book you can buy.

School programsFamily programsAdult SEL training
Parent Partner Network

Parents and kids ages 4 to 14

A community of support for parents and kids.

More trusted people in your child's corner, and yours. Parent pods connect families for friendship, shared care and real support, so kids feel they belong and parents don't have to do it alone. Includes a how-to guide and resources to get started.

Diana Brittain Thompson as Molly Brown in an Edwardian hat and laceMolly Brown

Keynotes, events, museums and schools · 45 minute performance

The Spirit of Molly Brown

The heroine of the Titanic. And that was the least interesting thing about her. Diana's living history performance explores courage, conviction and using your voice, followed by questions from the audience.

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Thought

For the grown-ups · Free monthly

Big questions, good company.

Free monthly conversations about life's big questions, open to curious minds. Hosted by Diana on Zoom.

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Meet your program creator

Diana Brittain Thompson

"I specialize in teaching problem solving, social and emotional skills and critical thinking to young people. What makes me different is how I deliver it, live in person or through virtual programs that kids actually take part in."

Diana is an award-winning speaker and experiential learning designer with roots in theater. Over the past year she presented Tech-EQ to nearly 1,000 students ages 10 to 15, showing them how algorithms, AI and marketing can play on their emotions.

#11 in the worldWorld Championship of Public Speaking
~1,000Students reached by Tech-EQ this past year
ISTE & CASELAligned to digital citizenship and SEL standards

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Have a question about a program, a book or a resource? Tell me a little about your kids, your class or your group and I'll point you to what fits.

  • School assemblies and classroom days
  • Family nights and parent workshops
  • Teacher and educator training
  • Keynotes and Molly Brown performances
  • Books and at-home resources
  • Live in person or virtual
Diana Brittain Thompson[email protected]303-377-0785

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