I have immense respect for school teachers. But after watching my 10-year-old struggle with class presentations, I realized schools aren’t equipped to teach communication — they only test it.

Pre-PlanetSpark: My daughter’s school project involved a short speech. She spent hours memorizing, but froze during the delivery. No one taught her posture, voice modulation, or how to connect with an audience.

Week 1 of PlanetSpark: Her coach didn’t start with content. They focused on presence. Eye contact games, role-playing, impromptu introductions. She laughed — and learned.

Week 4: She gave a “Book Review” presentation in class. Her teacher called me to say, “She was one of the few who didn’t just read slides.”

Week 7: They had a parent showcase. I watched my daughter explain the water cycle like a TED Talk. She used metaphors. She even paused for effect.

Final Thought: Schools prepare kids for exams. PlanetSpark prepares them for the world.