How we're making a difference
At The Chalkboard Agency, we create educational video lessons crafted by educators with over 25 years of experience. Our content focuses on helping students build resilience, emotional intelligence, and confidence through collaborative and supportive ideas. Using a "back to the basics" approach to video storytelling, our lessons are designed to be easily accessible and affordable for busy educators and impactful for their students. We believe great character starts with simple, powerful stories — ready for the classroom and beyond.
On-Site Programs
Build positive culture and connections at your school with our grade appropriate programming for students from 4th grade through 12th. Unique programs for 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th graders and a High School Program.
Digital Curriculum
You can bring dozens of speakers to your students throughout the year with The Story Exchange. Real people who look like your students, and many who don’t share their stories in short videos with embedded curriculum.
Staff Development
The adult staff is the heart of your school, and that’s why we offer professional development for educators. From keynotes, workshops, teambuilding and culture creation / repair, our sessions strengthen and support your staff from the first day of school and throughout the year.
Senior wRap
All School Assemblies
Leadership Retreats
A fun, interactive, hilarious assembly to not only celebrate your seniors, but to also help them wrap up the year with good choices and fun. Best done in April and May, this is a perfect send off for your graduates.
You can have a professional speaker come to your students and talk on just about any topic you need or want. We have assemblies we can bring to your school, or build a custom experience for your learners.
Student leaders are amazing, and our workshops are a perfect way to support them and help build their skills. Giving kids the time and space to develop and practice their abilities to move our schools, and our world, forward.
Join us today to empower your students with the skills they need to succeed
1. Everything You Need to Know about The Chalkboard Agency
Discover how our educational videos engage students, sparks discussion, and brings real-world issues into your curriculum.
2. What is the Video Library all about?
Learn how the videos are structured, how the lessons work and how schools can utilize the entire library.
3. Who are they Chalkboard Agency?
Learn a bit about our founders, why they started this project, and their hope for teachers and students to benefit from the power of stories.
A single platform, countless lessons, back to basics
Our pricing plans
For a yearly or monthly fee, you have unlimited access to a set of educational videos that can be accessed at any time, and you'll be notified when new ones are released. Designed with educators in mind, our platform offers empathetic content to enhance your classroom and improve student engagement.
Stu Cabe, CEO
Stu Cabe is a nationally recognized speaker, educator, and theater professional with nearly 35 years of experience working with students, educators, and school communities. As Co-Founder of The Chalkboard Agency, Stu brings a lifelong passion for storytelling and student connection into every classroom, stage, gym and school auditorium he enters. Stu began his journey in 1990 with the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), where he toured internationally as an actor, trainer, and director, teaching young people in more than 20 states and six countries. It was during this time that he discovered the powerful intersection between theater and education—a connection that continues to drive his work today. With a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with a double endorsement credential, Stu taught high school theatre before transitioning to full-time work as a keynote speaker and school assembly presenter. His dynamic, high-impact assemblies and seminars have reached over 1.8 million people across North America, Japan, Guam, American Samoa, and Saipan, inspiring students and educators alike to lead with empathy, integrity, and courage. Stu is also a longtime presenter with Ignite2Unite’s Breaking Down the Walls as well as a consultant and trainer for LINK CREW and WEB under The Boomerang Project, helping schools nationwide improve culture, connection, and student leadership. Most recently, Stu co-created The Story Exchange, a digital curriculum that brings authentic, everyday stories into classrooms. Designed to foster emotional connection and spark meaningful dialogue, these video narratives support social-emotional learning, leadership development, advisory programs, and whole-school culture building. He has also helped design and grow programs such as: •Connecting the Dots (elementary) •Kindness Rules! (middle school) •ReMIX (high school) •Senior wRap (High School Senior celebration) Whether he’s delivering a keynote at an educator conference or leading a school-wide assembly, Stu’s message remains consistent: every student matters, every voice counts, and every story has the power to connect. A proud Pacific Northwest native, Stu lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with his wife of over 30 years. He is the father of two young adult children and the proud grandfather of Sayla-Page. Stu’s motto: Work Hard. Play Fair. Be Nice.
Kevin Ozar, COO
Kevin Ozar always wanted to be a teacher. Growing up as the oldest of three boys on Detroit’s East Side, he attended the University of Dayton, where he majored in Education and History with a minor in English. After earning his certifications to teach both English and History, Kevin embarked on a teaching career that spanned grades 6-12 in Metro Detroit. He pursued a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning from Marygrove College in Detroit and taught in East Detroit and Farmington Hills, Michigan. He was honored twice as Teacher of the Year by the senior class at North Farmington High School, and in 2008, he was named Oakland County Teacher of the Year. He taught a range of subjects including English, History, Drama, journalism, leadership, AP courses, and everything in between. After serving as an instructional coach for a few years, he concluded his career by helping to open the Farmington STEAM Academy, a non-merit K-8 public school. He has been a senior class advisor, coach, mentor and even a stagehand one or twice. Kevin became a lead trainer for the Boomerang Project in 2006, working with teachers and students to improve school cultures and enhance student engagement. In that role, he has conducted countless training sessions for adults and collaborated with nearly 10,000 adult educators to foster positive cultures and student leadership in their schools. He has also facilitated hundreds of student leadership conferences and retreats, empowering and inspiring young people to realize their potential and be the change they want to see in their communities. He has given a TedX talk and has worked with school staff in both Kenya and American Samoa, introducing modern teaching techniques while also learning how different cultures approach education and youth. Now retired from the classroom, Kevin travels around the world, working with people of all ages to build positive culture and relationships, celebrating that everyone has their own story to share and that fun should be part of every day. He has collaborated with schools globally, often creating customized programs to meet the needs of students and communities. He produces podcasts and YouTube shorts and co-founded the Blume AV Club during the pandemic to assist teachers navigating digital and distance learning. Kevin serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit Friends of Kenyan Orphans, an organization dedicated to housing and educating orphaned and abandoned children in East Africa. Every other year, he travels to Kenya to work with the schools there, visit with students and teachers, and help in any way he can to bring educational opportunities to the most vulnerable individuals. He also sits on the curriculum review council for Grosse Pointe Public Schools.
Kyle Lawrence, CTO
Kyle Lawrence is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and web designer with over 10 years of experience helping small businesses, nonprofits, and educational organizations grow their brand, expand their reach, and tell their story online. As Co-Founder of The Chalkboard Agency and owner of Axess Web Design & Marketing, Kyle brings a passion for creative problem-solving, clean design, and meaningful communication to every project he takes on. Kyle began his professional journey in sales and customer experience, where he quickly developed a reputation for his deep understanding of consumer behavior and brand loyalty. That foundation evolved into a full-stack approach to marketing that now includes search engine optimization (SEO), content strategy, UI/UX design, and customer acquisition systems. In 2017, he founded Axess Web Design & Marketing—an agency known for its personalized service, high-performance websites, and sustainable marketing results. Through Axess, Kyle has built websites and digital campaigns for clients ranging from charter services to mental health agencies, always with a focus on clarity, accessibility, and strategic messaging. Kyle’s entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise play a crucial role in the development of The Story Exchange, where he oversees all things digital—from design and subscription infrastructure to user engagement and web analytics. His eye for design and commitment to user experience ensure that each school and institution using the platform gets seamless, scalable access to powerful educational content. He is also a sought-after consultant for nonprofits, small businesses, and startups looking to modernize their brand presence or streamline their marketing systems. Whether he's building a brand-new site or mentoring a founder through a digital transformation, Kyle brings patience, practicality, and a deep knowledge of what makes audiences take action. Outside of his work, Kyle is a proud dad, a lifelong learner, and a fan of all things tech, music, and storytelling. He lives in Post Falls, Idaho, with his wife and their son, and spends his free time exploring the Pacific Northwest, helping friends grow their ideas, and keeping his playlists perfectly curated. Kyle’s motto: Build Better. Serve Well. Stay Curious.
Contact us
Contact customer care for any inquiries or feedback regarding our educational videos. We are here to assist you!
Email: info@thechalkboardagency.com
Phone: 1-844-245-5855
