Along with an exciting live skateboard demonstration, our assemblies are about so much more than just landing tricks. We use skateboarding to share meaningful off-the-board lessons through our SHRED principles—Setting Goals, Helping Others, Respect, Expression, and Determination, while encouraging students to embrace failure as part of the learning process, build confidence, think creatively, support one another, and become part of a positive community. Our goal is for every student to walk away not only entertained, but inspired to take on challenges, believe in themselves, and bring those lessons back into the classroom and beyond.