Byron brings the experience of delivering over 3,000 presentations to large and small groups of students in 300+ rural, urban, and suburban schools as well as writing presentations used by more than 150 speakers in high schools and colleges across 26 states and in Japan. Byron is both Teacher Tesed and Student Approved.
ACADEMIC OUTREACH:
Created, marketed, scheduled, & delivered teacher tested, student approved programs to diverse student audiences.
SPEAKER:
Delivered presentations to large and small groups of students in rural, urban & suburban schools and since January 1998. Presented at local and national conferences for students and youth professionals.
Youth PARTNERSHIPS:
Proven Ability to Develop Mutually Beneficial Relationships including between Student & Teacher, Parent & Student & School, Parent & Teacher & School, Community & School, Public & Private, Non-Profit & for-Profit companies & organizations, and more …
PERSPECTIVE:
Decades of experience with youth & families in K-12, college, for-profit, non-profit, service organizations, athletic, & recreational settings.
EDUCATION:
Earned a BA in Child Development while learning practical lessons working full time with inner city youth. Connected theory & practice.
COMMUNITY:
Connect current events to classroom curriculum. Empower students to make a positive difference at home, school, work, and community. Soccer Coach and Trainer for youth 4-16.
FAMILY:
Happily Married since New Years Eve 1993. 1st year of marriage lived in a one room apartment in Japan. Two Kids born on different continents and in different centuries. Rescue dog and cat. Mini Van.
CULTURE:
Studied in Wales. Lived in Japan teaching in public schools and private corporations. Backpacked across Europe & Asia. Worked with youth and families from diverse backgrounds in the USA.