Mark Anthony Garrett
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Mark Anthony Garrett
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Mark Anthony Garrett grew up in the tough inner city of Dayton, Ohio as a foster child and was then later adopted. Throughout his childhood he faced many hardships such as poverty, neglect, homelessness, abandonment and abuse, both physical and sexual. At 14, he lost his adopted mother to cancer, dropped out of school, joined a gang and was in and out of juvenile jail. Although his surroundings were negative, Mark was encouraged by his third grade special education teacher to never give up on life and to always strive for excellence. He knew he had to take destiny into his own hands. After receiving guidance from influential mentors, Mark enrolled in college and majored in wildlife biology and went on to become a two-time U.S. Achievement Academy Award Winner, recipient of the National Collegiate Minority Leadership award and received the highest honors given by his college, which were the President and Trustee award. This experience inspired him to dedicate his life to helping troubled youth and adults overcome the negative challenges within their own lives and discover that they have greatness within them. Mark is extremely passionate about helping raise the mental consciousness of people all over the world. For over 25 years Mark Anthony Garrett has worked as a Top Level Consultant, Master Trainer and Professional Speaker for various businesses, child welfare agencies, education associations and K-12 school systems. He had motivated audiences through his electrifying speeches, training and transformational seminars. Mark is a leading expert within the Child Welfare and K-12 educational industry on such topics as Teacher Leadership, Cultural Pedagogy, Staff Retention, Motivational Empowerment, Leadership, Service Excellence, Overcoming Adversity, Youth Empowerment, Building Relationships and Maximizing Human Potential. He is best known for his premium professionalism, high-energy programs, humor, enthusiasm and the ability to captivate audiences of all types. He has contributed and published articles for various newspapers and publications around the country and was recently featured as a celebrity expert in Forbes Magazine. Mark is a leading columnist for Fostering Family Today Magazine and the author of Teachers Are Heroes - 7 Success Principles For Transformational Teaching. Marks story and Teachers Are Heroes message has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS & FOX networks and affiliates.
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Teachers Are Heroes
This high energy emotionally charged message is a life-changing story of hope, belief and inspiration. This message was designed to rekindle the spirit of teachers and remind them of their significance and the tremendous value they bring to the teaching profession and the lives of the children they serve. This presentation will serve as validation that every student has the potential to succeed in life no matter what his or her situation may be. Furthermore, participants will be given strategies on how to stay motivated and inspired during challenging times, teach with a spirit of excellence and truly understand why all teachers are heroes.
You Are a Lifesaver - Making a Difference One Life at a Time
This high energy, emotionally charged message was designed to inspire, motivate and rekindle the spirit of the many wonderful individuals that work and serve within the child welfare and K-12 educational industry. Because of their hard work, service and ultimate commitment to making the world a better place, the lives of children and their families are positively impacted. Mark Anthony Garrett’s heart-felt, thought-provoking words deliver a message to participants that they are more than just teachers, counselors, foster parents, case workers and volunteers, they are LIFESAVERS!
One Heart Can Make a Difference
Mark Anthony Garrett is a former special needs child with wonderful insight on how this experience greatly impacted his life. Mark will speak from his own experiences, including how he overcame the many hardships and obstacles that were placed in his path. The primary focus of this message is on how every person, despite their situation, has the power to positively influence and impact the lives of others. One heart can truly make a difference if we are focused on making it happen. Mark will share how one special teacher with a big heart made a major difference in his life. Using his dynamic ability to connect with an audience through intimate heart felt stories and analogies; he will leave them with renewed feelings of gratitude, hope and sense of purpose. This is a message that will leave you feeling proud to be a teacher.
The Magnificence of Teaching - Teaching with a Spirit of Excellence
Within the vast arena of serving children, we sometimes find ourselves wondering if we are truly making a positive difference in their lives. The day- to-day challenges and stresses of our complex teaching environment can very well give the illusion that we are moving backward instead of forward. This program will explore the positive components of teaching and lay a solid foundation that will aid your team in further understanding the positive and wonderful nature of their jobs. Participants will explore various components of teaching and learn a 7 principle step-by-step formula that will equip them with life-changing tools designed to motivate and empower them to teach with joy and passion. Participants will also learn critical information on team building, purpose, change, leadership, attitude and developing a winning mentality as it relates to teaching and empowering students.
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