Archive for January, 2007

It’s Time to Speak to the Speech Teachers

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

I had a chance to speak to the Cobb County speech teachers as they invited me to be a guest speaker at their In-Service. I had a chance to share my story and remind the teachers that although they are not a regular education classroom teacher, they are still making a difference in the lives of those special children. Many kids with disabilities just want to be like everyone else. When they struggle in the big classroom, they look for success and positive situations in different areas. That is when a speech teacher can step up and make a world of difference for that child. Overall, let that child feel special! Cheers

Dallas, Texas- Region 10 Education Service Center

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

I had a chance to visit Dallas, Texas and present a half day seminar to educators and families of children with TS. I focused on my story and then I gave strategies as how educators can help students who are a little different. If our main goal as educators is to help the student become successful, then it is important that we as educators understand what it is that makes kids struggle. As I shared my story, it helped the people in the room get a better sense of what needed to be done. Strategies for the classroom and life will help these special kids succeed!
Cheers

ACLD-Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

I headed to New York to be the keynote speaker at the 2006 Employment Recognition Breakfast for the ACLD. This breakfast presentation was focusing on giving people a chance despite their disabilities. There are thousands of people in our cities who want to be like everyone else and have a job. I remember how I felt when I first started teaching. I also recall how much pain I went through just to get that job. Employers gathered to both recognize the efforts of their employees and also remind people to take a risk and hire some people just because it is the right thing to do. There are so many different types of jobs out there that in many cases there is a job for everyone. Sorry, no pictures came out:( Cheers

UNC-Charlotte – 2006 Teaching Fellows Junior Conference

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007


Another visit to North Carolina and it was just as good as the others. I had a chance to once again speak to the future teachers. The 400 students were a great audience for my closing keynote address and many of them had already read my book. Thanks for laughing at my jokes:) Cheers

HALL COUNTY School System Invites Brad to Speak to the New Teachers!

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

In July, I had a chance to speak to about 250 new teachers in Hall County. Hall County is located in Gainsville, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. In this keynote address, I reminded them about the difference they will make as a teacher. This is one of my favorite presentations because I’m so passionate about teachers making a difference in the lives of kids. All it takes is for ONE person to make a difference in the life of a child!

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Tim Shriver - Chairman of Special Olympics

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Purdue University


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