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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

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!

I’m happy to announce that I’m officially married to a great girl! Here you will see some pictures from our wedding weekend June 25, 2006 in Charleston, South Carolina! We had a Rehearsal Dinner “Bowl-A-Rama” Party and the next night we had the actual wedding and reception.

On May 23rd, I was honored to be one of two Keynote Speakers at Prejudice Reduction Conference at Quinnipiac University. This event had over 1000 students attending a day long conference about overcoming prejudice. Myself and Tim Shriver, President of the Special Olympics, talked to the high school students about how it is important to give everyone a chance in our society. It is when we give people chances, that they have the opportunity to shine.

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Go to the National Tourette Syndrome Association Website and on the homepage on the right hand side, you will see a spot where you can click and see a TSA Awareness Poster talking about me. You’ll see my picture there so it shouldn’t be hard to find! It’s actually a pretty good picture of me with a great message. Enjoy!
Cheers

http://www.tsa-usa.org/
Go to the National Tourette Syndrome Association Website and on the homepage on the right hand side, you will see a spot where you can click and see a TSA Awareness Poster talking about me. You’ll see my picture there so it shouldn’t be hard to find! It’s actually a pretty good picture of me with a great message. Enjoy!
Cheers

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WOW!
Front of the Class is now an Award Winning Book and it will be recognized on May 19th in Washington, DC at the Book Expo. Winning this award is HUGE in the book world!

On April 27th, I was invited back to Bradley University to be a keynote speaker for the Education Department’s 100th year anniversary. It was a packed house, with a lot of former professors, and future teachers. What an honor! I shared how Bradley University helped make a difference in my life and helped make me the teacher I am today.

The next day I spoke at the Peoria Discovery Forum where we discussed education and the arts.