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Empowering Teens to Lead with Confidence

Transforming students into future leaders through personalized coaching, school programs, and engaging resources.

At Peers Not Fears, we believe every teen has the potential to lead. Our mission is to provide foundational and personalized leadership skills to teens, regardless of age, race, socioeconomic status, or gender.

Peers not Fears

Through our programs, we aim to:
  • Foster accountability and confidence

  • Enhance decision-making and independence

  • Promote team-building and effective communication

 

Learn more about our mission and vision.

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Meet Lorraine

Lorraine Connell, M.Ed, MS, is the founder of Peers Not Fears and a seasoned educator with over 20 years of experience. As a leadership coach, she is dedicated to empowering teens through intentional coaching that goes beyond academic success, focusing on real-world leadership skills that shape future changemakers.​​

Read more about Lorraine's journey and philosophy.

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Programs Overview

For Teens

Personalized coaching to build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills.

For Parents

Workshops and resources to support your teen's leadership journey.

Peers not Fears

For Schools

Collaborative programs to foster a culture of student leadership.

School Kids
Lorraine Connell finds and cultivates the leadership potential in some of the most traditionally overlooked students: the shy kids, the class clowns, and everyone in between.  She encourages her students to cast away their labels and empowers them to embrace their differences.  She creates positive change by leading through example.  It is truly inspiring.

Sara P.

High School Educator

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