Current Programs and Projects
A framework to Ignite Passion and Purpose
Energy That Connects. Messages That Stick. Moments That Last.
Bring your entire school together for a shared experience of inspiration and transformation.
Dean Jacobs delivers high-energy, heart-centered services that reset the emotional tone of a campus.
Through breathtaking photography, real-world travel stories, and humor that connects across ages, Dean invites students to believe in themselves—and in something bigger.
These services aren’t lectures. They’re turning points.
Students leave with:
- A sense of courage and purpose
- Tools for self-reflection and personal growth
- A renewed commitment to kindness, action, and dreaming big
Perfect for:
- Back-to-school kickoff events
- School culture resets
- Character-building days or focused programming
💬 “Dean’s visits weren’t just memorable, they were transformative. The students still talk about it, and there was a noticeable shift in their attitudes throughout the year.”

– Tina Headed, Cedar Bluffs Schools
Explore Your Nebraska
Where Learning Feels Like an Adventure
Designed for 4th-grade educators who want to bring Nebraska’s story to life, this standards-aligned video series covers Geography, History, Civics, and Economics — all through the lens of real-world travel, photography, and student-friendly storytelling.
Students don’t just learn about Nebraska.
They experience it—guided by someone who’s explored the world and returned home with fresh eyes.
Perfect for:
- Core curriculum enrichment
- Sub plans and independent work
- Teachers seeking visual, authentic engagement
Each subscription includes:
- Engaging, grade-level content
- Real photography + voiceover narration
- A storytelling approach that invites curiosity and pride in place
The "Dream Big"Â Video Library
Short Videos. Big Impact. Daily Tools for Students' Mental Growth.
For classrooms seeking more connection, reflection, and student confidence—this video library delivers exactly what’s needed, with zero prep.
The Dream Big Library is a ready-to-use collection of short, 3–4 minute videos, each paired with a printable reflection sheet.
Every video centers on helping students build agency, resilience, and a sense of purpose—anchored in Dean’s guiding pillars:
Dream Big.
Live Tall.
Make the World Better.
Educators use this content to:
- Launch morning meetings
- Support social-emotional learning standards
- Interrupt negative classroom energy with a hopeful, shared message
Whether you're a veteran teacher or a new paraprofessional, this library empowers you to shift the energy - and spark student growth - with ease.
