Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2010 6th Annual Children's Mental Health Symposium - On Monday, June 22, 9 AM - noon, I will be a panelist, speaking on the symposium's theme: "Opening the Door to Communication and Services to Kids in School". Address: Thurston High School, William F. Weber Performing Arts Center, 26255 Schoolcraft, Redford, MI 48239. For more information, email: symposiumrsvp@yahoo.com. Hometown Life news article "Crime Scene" - On Friday, August 21, 11 AM - noon, I will appear on Lapeer County Prosecutor Byron Konschuh's radio and Channel 19 Charter cable show. The radio channel is WLCO 1530 AM. The show also will be broadcast on Channel 19 throughout the following week. The show examines crime-related topics and other issues that affect the well-being of our community. "Teachers As Writers" Group Meeting - I will present my book and publishing journey Wednesday, October 14, 5 PM, at the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD). Address: 2413 W. Maple, Flint, MI, the Davis Building, Room 103, Door 1. Questions: 810.591.4441. A Talk to the SMEA and College of Education Students at Saginaw Valley State University I will give a talk, "Teaching With Love", to pre professionals in education (SMEA) and other student groups at Saginaw Valley State University Monday, November 2, at 7 PM, at Ott Auditorium. Please contact Emily Knapp of the SVSU SMEA for more information. SVSU SMEA President Emily Knapp and member Rose Ferrett Ott Auditorium at SVSU "Wake Up Lapeer": Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Please join me at the Lapeer Chamber of Commerce breakfast On Thursday, November 19, at 7 AM. Breakfast is served! Fenton's Jinglefest Book Signing at Little Professor Book Center - I will sign my book Saturday, December 5, from 3-5 PM, at the Little Professor Book Center in the Dibbleville area of Fenton. From U.S. 23, take the Owen Road exit and go east until it turns into Shiawassee. The bookstore is located just east of The French Laundry. Also joining me will be my good friend and fellow author Stephen Martin. Stephen will sign his book "Let's Go See All 50: Visiting the 50 States Journal". Please join us before the Jinglefest parade, which begins at 6 PM. See you then!
May
Mott College Center for Teaching and Learning - I will present a Mott Scholar session entitled "Reaching for Miracles! The Power of Love in the Classroom" Monday, May 24, at 12-1 PM. Location: Curtice Mott Building, Room 1120.
Course Summary: When she first began teaching, professor and author Wendy Byard thought, like
many instructors, that all her students needed was a good lesson plan
and an educated, well-meaning teacher. And
now? Hold on to your seats: It's all about love! Byard believes that
the most powerful learning takes place in an environment in which the
qualities of love are consistently expressed: humility, compassion,
generosity, and courtesy, among others. This lively PowerPoint
presentation aims to inspire and reveal how educators and leaders can
approach their calling from a higher level.
http://www.mcc.edu/cetl/cetl_index.shtml
July
"Talk for Women Worth Talking About" on WBCL Radio with host Char Binkley.
I will appear on this show Thursday, July 22, at 9:05-10 AM ET along with author Mary Neher. The show broadcasts throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Visit wbcl.com.
Wendy's
radio broadcast on WBCL.
Jamie Bennett, Producer, Char Binkley, Host, and Lynne Ford, Host
September
Mott College Welcome Back Week - On September 2, 1 PM, I will provide a welcome back PowerPoint presentation on "Reaching for Miracles! The Power of Love in the Classroom".
BOOK SIGNING: I will also be signing my book that day in the Mott College Bookstore from 10 AM to Noon. See you then!
October
Mott College Center for Teaching and Learning - I will present a Mott Scholar session entitled "Reaching for Miracles! The Power of Love in the Classroom" Monday, October 13 1-2 PM. Location: Curtice Mott Building, Room 1120.
Course Summary: When she first began teaching, professor and author Wendy Byard thought, like
many instructors, that all her students needed was a good lesson plan
and an educated, well-meaning teacher. And
now? Hold on to your seats: It's all about love! Byard believes that
the most powerful learning takes place in an environment in which the
qualities of love are consistently expressed: humility, compassion,
generosity, and courtesy, among others. This lively PowerPoint
presentation aims to inspire and reveal how educators and leaders can
approach their calling from a higher level.
http://www.mcc.edu/cetl/cetl_index.shtml
Delta Kappa Gamma, Educational Society of Teachers - I will give a talk to this group Tuesday, October 19, in Lapeer, MI.
November
"No Boys Allowed": A Woman's Retreat sponsored by Women2WomenMichigan
I will be a speaker at this exciting event for women on Friday, November 12, and Saturday, November 13, at the Genesys Conference Center in Grand Blanc. Visit women2womenmichigan.com to learn more. Should be a great time with many enjoyable and entertaining activities, speakers, and vendors. Join me!
PAST EVENTS
GENESEE AREA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION MEETING - On Tuesday, March 16,
I will be giving a talk/presentation to the GACA: "Reaching for
Miracles: The Power of Love in Schools." The meeting will begin at
11:30 AM and be held at the Flint Mott Campus, RTC Building, Room 1301.
Please contact Virginia Rucks at the Flint Mott Campus for more
information: 1.800.852.8614.
Thank you
Virginia Rucks, Regina Broomfield, and everyone in the GACA who
attended the March 16 meeting for inviting me to speak. What a
wonderful event with such caring people! Bless you all!
EVENTS IN 2009
Symposium
"Back-to-School" Book Signing at Lapeer's Book Shelf!
I will sign my book at Lapeer's downtown bookstore, The Book Shelf, on these dates:
o Monday, August 31, 1 - 3 PM
o Tuesday, September 1, 10 AM - Noon
o Wednesday, September 2, 1 - 3 PM
Address: 359 W. Nepessing Street, Lapeer, MI 48446
Phone: 810.664.0731
Marji Peet, owner of the Book Shelf
