For 99.9% of students the thought of giving a speech or presentation in front of their teacher and 30 judgmental peers conjures up all sorts of nasty feelings. You may be aware that statistically some people are more afraid of public speaking than they are of death! And it’s no wonder. High school is a pressure cooker of social acceptance at the best of times! Embarrassing oneself in front of their classmates is something to be avoided at all costs. What makes it worse is that presentations … [Read more...]