| Great speakers are entertaining, informational,
inspirational and most importantly unforgettable. John stands out as one
of the best. His entire career has been one of effectively communicating
with audiences.
Learning is for the Birds...The Ones Who Want to Fly: A program for
anyone who is concerned about the education of our children. The presentation
provides the audience with the rare opportunity to hear about school
from the perspective of the worst kid in class, John.
Through elementary to high school John struggled, he was rejected by
over thirty-five colleges and universities. Once he got into college
however, the momentum changed.
As an adult, Powers has taught on the elementary & junior high
levels. He was a professor at Northwestern Illinois University and holds
a Ph.D. in communications. In addition he has worked extensively in
public television, written four books and a Broadway musical about the
experience of going to school. Learn about the adults who made the difference.
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