"Elijah was the keynote speaker for the 2019 STEAM Summit in Kirksville, MO. His passion and energy connected with our 150+ students and 50+ teachers. He shared his story of how a hobby taught him life lessons and now has given him many opportunities to share these lessons with other students. The STEAM Summit attendees were able to experience these life lessons first hand as Elijah taught them to cup stack as a part of his keynote. Elijah was energetic, positive, and able to connect with young and old alike. It was the highlight of the summit!"
-Julie Esquivel, Director of Curriculum Kirksville R-III
"Elijah’s enthusiasm, focus, and passion for this unique hobby is inspiring and his cup stacking philosophy is embedded with great life metaphors."
-Janes Dreamweaver, Director Fitness-Wellness Program Truman State University
“Elijah’s shared the importance of teamwork, resiliency, and problem solving in creative and engaging way. It was fun to watch and listen as the 8th graders tried their hand at the art of cup stacking.”
-Polly Matteson, Career Pathway Regional Consultant/Career Advisor