Global Speakers Program

Checklist for Teachers Preparing for a Speaker

Once Kellogg has matched you with a speaker, we ask that you communicate directly with the speaker. Here is a list of things to think about to help the event go smoothly.

Tell the speaker the time that you would like them to be at the school and when the class ends.
Give a very specific description of your class to the speaker. Include information about the learning level of the group and exactly what topics you would like to have covered.
Prepare your class by covering some background information ahead of time.
Have your students think of questions they will want to ask.
Reserve any audio-visual equipment that the student will need.
Be sure the student knows where to park and how to get into the building.
Notify the office that you will be having a guest and send an escort to the office at the appropriate time.
Please stay in the classroom at all times. The speaker is not responsible for maintaining discipline.
It would be a good idea to send a reminder email to the student stating the specific time, place, and topic a few days before the engagement.
Be sure the speaker has a phone number to call the day of the talk in case of illness or other unforeseen event.
The Kellogg Institute would appreciate receiving photographs of the event. Any photos sent might be used on the website.
Provide the speaker with an escort out of the building after the presentation is complete.
Please take the time to complete a short evaluation form after the event. The form can also be found from the main Global Speakers Program web page.