Chattanooga Preparatory School is starting off the year with purpose, vision, and a whole lot of heart, as CEO Troy Kemp shares details about an upcoming workshop ‘Reaching and Teaching Boys’ happening February 17th at 5:30pm.
When asked what inspired the event, Kemp made it clear this is about playing offense, not defense, when it comes to supporting young men.
“Most people teach the way they learn,” he explains, “but what if the kid doesn’t line up with the way you learn?”
The event is designed for the adults who influence boys the most—teachers, parents, and mentors—offering real strategies, national research, and practical tools that help create classrooms and homes where boys feel included, understood, and safe to engage.
As Kemp puts it, “The scouting report is good, and then now we have an informed game plan.”
The conversation also touches on the bigger picture: the national boy crisis and the responsibility communities share in shaping the next generation of men. Kemp also did not sugarcoat the challenge, but his tone stayed hopeful and action oriented.
“People do better in places they want to be in,” he says, emphasizing joy, trust, and connection as keys to student success. He also adds one of the interview’s most memorable lines: “You don’t have to be in the front of the line to lead.” This highlighting the importance of meeting young men where they are at with both mental, emotional, and even physical challenges.
According to Kemp, the event, made up of two free sessions tailored for different age groups, is a way to multiply impact far beyond one school.
“Good schools serve kids, great schools serve families, amazing schools serve the community,” he says—making it clear this workshop isn’t just about education, it’s about elevating the entire city.
To attend, register using the QR code in the flyer above or by visiting the school’s website here.
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