Motivatonal speaker on Beating the Odds in Sudbury March 4th

A highly-acclaimed motivational speaker will be in Sudbury on Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 to talk about how life for students with disabilities does not have to be a gamble. Lesley Andrew has spoken across North America about Beating the Odds – taking responsibility for personal change and growth, overcoming obstacles, facing fears and attaining goals.

A presentation of Rainbow District School Board in partnership with the Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury, Lesley Andrew will speak from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Sudbury Secondary School’s Sheridan Auditorium. In lieu of admission, there will be a collection of non-perishable food items for the Sudbury Food Bank.

Lesley Andrew’s talks offer a mixture of stories, poignant memories, humour, lessons to be learned and inspiration. A well-known Canadian singer and actress, her seminars include a performance of songs.

During her presentation, she will focus on a number of topics – multiple intelligence, gifted learning disabled, handicap of giftedness, the gifts of being learning disabled, finding joy, the importance of art, creative problem solving, critical thinking skills, use of humour, developing organizational skills, time management, and finding and being a hero.

This presentation will appeal to parents/guardians, students with learning disabilities, educators, community agency workers… everyone who cares about students with special needs. Everyone is welcome to attend.

-30-

Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705.674.3171, ext. 7217. 
[email protected]