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Achievements
FLFP has developed and demonstrated an approach to teaching positive leadership and interpersonal skills across a broad spectrum of public and independent school environments, with a focus on young people from 11-18 years of age.
Quotes
"I'm a leader because I'm trustworthy. People look up to me, such as my little cousins, and I'm also caring for other people."
— Berkeley Student
"I give the assembly a five (out of five) because it taught me a lot, and I learned some secrets about life and setting goals"
— SF Student
"I learned that you can just talk it out with the person you have a problem with. You will learn a lot about that person and maybe become friends."
— Student
"One thing I learned was that when you have a positive attitude it affects other people."
— Student
"Jonathan is an excellent presenter! He relates well to the students and talks to them on their level. His enthusiasm and energy are great for our school."
— Principal
"This is one of the most powerful assemblies our students have had the privilege to hear."
— School Principal
"It was an excellent presentation. Jonathan and his team did a great job on drawing from the students what the key issues are."
— SF Teacher
Inspiration
Our Co-Founders were each inspired in different ways.
Jonathan Kathrein was attacked by a great white shark at Stinson Beach, CA, in 1998. He was only 16 years old, but this experience influenced him profoundly. He realized that life is fragile and that he was very fortunate to be alive. He determined to believe in his ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others through helping them learn to set goals, treat people with respect, to believe in themselves and to live positive, happy lives.
Richard Hunter, a retired business executive, attended a worldwide Rotary Convention in Osaka in 2004. There he heard a speech by an Englishman, Colin Parry, who won Rotary's highest honor - the Rotary Award for World Understanding and Peace. This was previously won by President Jimmy Carter, Pope John Paul II and Nelson Mandela. In his acceptance speech he told the audience how he and his wife, Wendy, had lost their 12 year old son to an IRA bomb in the town of Warrington, England. As a result of this tragedy, they decided to devote their lives to teaching young people how to build peace in the world. Their story was Richard's inspiration.
Jonathan and Richard met in Honolulu in July 2004 and shared their inspirations and ideas. Their conversations led to their partnership and the birth of Future Leaders for Peace.