Free Educational Topics in Phoenix
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Journeys to Authorship
Howard Gershkowitz, Author
Request This Free SpeechFourteen authors came together to share their stories of becoming published authors. In the recently released, #1 best seller on Amazon, 'Journeys to Authorship,' we tell all! Now, we are taking our experiences on the road: through panel discussions, we share our individual roadmaps from 'writer wannabe' to published author in an interactive way, providing insights and valuable tips. Depending on your needs, two, three, or four of us will come visit and share our successes and obstacles, heartache and triumphs, tears and laughter. MORE >
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The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines
Mylene Richardson, Author, The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines
Request This Free SpeechMylene connects with her mom, Tessie Agana, a famous child actress from the Philippines, who today lives in Cave Creek with dementia. Mylene listens to her mother’s stories of yesteryear, and their candid discussions break barriers between mother and daughter. MORE >
Tessie Agana was affectionately deemed “The Nation’s Little Sweetheart” and known as the “Shirley Temple of the Philippines.” With unsparing truth, Mylene offers the first intimate portrait of her mother, whose early fame and exposure to the public eye led to dark shadows that impacted her entire life. -
Finding the Right Educational Path: A Strategic Approach for Families
Michelle Smith, Founder and CEO, Independent Education Group
Request This Free SpeechChoosing the right school can feel overwhelming. From private and independent schools to specialized programs and college preparatory pathways, today’s families face more options — and more pressure — than ever. In this informative and practical session, Michelle Smith, founder of Independent Education Group, shares an insider’s perspective on how schools evaluate applicants, what truly matters in admissions decisions, and how families can make thoughtful, strategic choices that align with their child’s strengths, values, and long-term goals. MORE >
Participants will learn:
• How to identify the right academic and cultural fit
• What admissions teams really look for
• How to reduce stress during the application process
• When to start planning (and how early is too early)
• Ways to position students authentically and confidentlyThis talk is ideal for parents who want clarity, strategy, and a personalized approach to their child’s education journey.
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3 Phases of MLK
John Prothro, Educator, Chandler Unified School District
Request This Free SpeechIn this lively, energy filled presentation, listeners will understand how the adaptable Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. navigated his way through the Civil Rights Era (1954 - 1968). We will examine Dr. King as a reformer, a redeemer and ultimately as a revolutionary. Listeners’ knowledge will be enhanced and increased through little known facts about Dr. King and becoming cognizant of how his role changed throughout this eclectic time period.
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Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial & the History of the Scottsdale Airport
Gunnar Buzzard, Exec. Vice President, Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial
Request This Free SpeechThunderbird Field II was built in 1942 for the sole purpose of training WWII Army Air Corp pilots. Over 5,500 pilots were trained at Thunderbird Field II between 1942 and October 16, 1944, when the school was deactivated. Many of these young aviators saw military action in Europe and the Pacific. Learn about the history of the 3 Thunderbird Fields, current Scottsdale airport operations, and the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial. MORE >
The Thunderbird Field II Plaza at the entrance to the new Scottsdale Airport terminal, business center and restaurant will include a monument with information on Thunderbird Field II and its military history. The Plaza’s centerpiece will be a Stearman PT-17, the aircraft used for training at Thunderbird Field II. The service plaques for all of our armed services as well as the revered POW-MIA plaque will be on permanent display. -
The Civil Rights Era: Chronicled!
John Prothro, Educator, Chandler Unified School District
Request This Free SpeechBefore Mrs. Rosa Parks' Montgomery, Alabama arrest, lynchings, assassinations and legislative tactics set the scene for America's Civil Rights Era. Why were 4 Mississippi murders by known assailants that occurred the same year her arrest not well known? A 1957 Constitutional Crisis rocked the nation centering around the school segregation issue. Sit-ins, demonstrations, marches and sacrifices created headlines that have left indelible marks on American History. This talk chronicles the major events of the Civil Rights Era (1954 - 1968). MORE >
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The Sanctity of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights in the Modern Era
Patrick J Connell, Senior Instructor CERT/First Responder Academy, Marine Corps League
Request This Free SpeechHow the Constitution and the Bill of Rights is still relevant today and into the future
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Overqualified/Underqualified; What Will Your Education (and Life Experience) Be Worth to You?
Wes Waddle, CEO, CoveTalks. Inc.
Request This Free SpeechThis is the title to my book which was published in 2015 to help junior high school students and high school students to become qualified for the position which will fulfill their dreams. This talk will help parents of teenagers as they help their students with choosing extra-curricular activities. This will help adults as they transition from one job or career to another. MORE >
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Project Based Learning in Schools
Debbie Moore, Teacher, Mountain Ridge High School
Request This Free SpeechLearn how to design, assess, and manage a rigorous, relevant, standards- focused project. The workshop models the project process. The workshop is a balanced blend of direct instruction, video analysis, hands-on work, resource sharing, and peer collaboration. Participants have substantial time to plan their own project, and receive formative feedback from peers and the facilitator. MORE >
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Arizona National Monuments and Parks
Albert Monreal Quihuis, Author / Historian
Request This Free SpeechIn 1906 there was a preservation effort, that led to the passage of the Antiquities Act, designed to protect natural, historic, and scientific interest. Only Congress and the President can designate a National Monuments or Park. This is a fantastic road trip to explore and discover Arizona National Monuments and Parks, its most unusual geological formations, stunning deserts, mountains, ancient cliff dwellings, places of historic significance and scientific interest.
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