Family Engagement Educator
Dion Chavis
Enthusiastic | Encouraging | Empowering
About ME
It’s great to meet you. I’m Dion.
I am a leader in family engagement, fatherhood, and youth development.
I work with parents, teachers, coaches and mentors to create inspiring
social change. Merging my background in media, pop culture and music,
I provide unique and passionate insights into today's youth culture. As a
successful entrepreneur and active community leader, I believe that
when we understand our youth we can better serve them. This belief has
inspired me to work tirelessly to close the achievement gap and
promote the importance of responsible parenting.
I AM THE RIGHT SPEAKER FOR YOU IF...
You are looking for someone who is committed to making your event a success
You want someone who “gets it” and knows how to captivate an audience
You want someone whose ultimate goal is to help as many people as possible
What do i speak about
Responsible Parenting: My speeches are thought-provoking and draw on research and best practices to provide a relevant and comprehensive understanding of the topic. I aim to motivate and encourage parents to take an active role in their child's development, and to help them understand the lasting impact that responsible parenting can have on their family's future.
Diversity and Inclusion In The Classroom: When discussing diversity and inclusion in the classroom, I bring a comprehensive understanding of the ways that cultural and demographic differences can impact student learning and academic outcomes. I offer practical strategies for creating inclusive learning environments and fostering cross-cultural understanding among students.
Mental Health: I work with educators and parents to provide insights into youth mental health and how we can all work together to reach out to those kids out there suffering, who might not know where to turn. In addition, I provide practical strategies that can be used immediately in your classroom or living room to help teens cope more effectively with stress and anxiety.
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HERO In Action
HERO For Human Services
HERO for Human Services is an 8-week program that helps organizations support fathers through emotional growth, personal accountability, and consistent connection. The experience equips teams with tools to strengthen engagement, build trust, and support lasting outcomes.
Learn MoreHERO For Corporations
HERO for Corporations is a wellness and leadership development program that supports men in the workplace. The experience is built to help participants grow personally, lead with intention, and build stronger relationships. This program helps organizations improve culture, increase retention, and create space for men to show up fully in every area of their lives.
Learn MoreHERO For Higher Education
HERO for Higher Education is an 8-week leadership and wellness program that supports male students in building emotional awareness, peer connection, and personal accountability. The experience helps campuses strengthen retention, improve student wellbeing, and cultivate a more inclusive culture.
Train Your Team to Build a Lasting Culture of Father Engagement
Dads in the Class is a hands-on, school-based model that helps your staff and parent leaders build real connections with fathers in your community. Designed to be easy to adopt and rooted in what already works, this approach gives your team the tools to create a culture of involvement that lasts far beyond a single event.
Why This Model Works
This is a practical framework that helps schools build real father engagement from the the inside out. By training both staff and parent leaders, schools are equipped to lead their own efforts in a way that fits their culture and community. It is simple to implement, works with what you already have in place, and creates lasting impact that grows year after year.
What’s Included
Your school staff will receive training for Community Hub Coordinators, Family Liaisons, and Parent Site Council members. You will also get a full set of digital resources, including planning tools, communication templates, and guidance to support every step of implementation. It is everything you need to launch and grow your father engagement efforts with confidence.
Schedule Your Discovery Call
If you're looking for a way to build stronger relationships with families, improve student outcomes, and increase father involvement in a way that actually sticks, let’s talk. We’re now booking schools for our upcoming Train the Trainer Cohort, and we’d love to learn more about your goals. Whether you just want to explore how the model works or you’re ready to get started, we can walk you through it step by step. Send me a message to schedule a quick 15-minute discovery call. There’s no pressure and no long pitch. Just a chance to connect and see if this is a good fit for your school.