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Parent, Educator, Author Dan Blanchard the Award Winning Author and Speaker, two-time Junior Olympian Wrestler, and two-time Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach who grew up as a student-athlete. Dan admits that as a youth he was more of an athlete than a student. Since then, Dan has successfully completed twelve years of college and has earned seven degrees. He teaches Social Studies in Connecticut’s largest inner-city high school. In addition, Dan is a Teacher Consultant for the University of Connecticut’s Connecticut Writing Project. He was chosen by the American Federation of Teachers as their face and voice of educational reform. Dan has authored the two dynamic teen leadership books, Feeling Lucky? and Feeling Good. His third book of the Granddaddy’s Secrets series, Feeling Strong! will be out next winter. As an educator, coach, author, and speaker Dan feels that it is his duty to positively influence our youth every chance that he gets! He lives with his wife, Jennifer, their five children, and family dog, Daisy.

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Overcoming Classroom Hurdles: Lessons in Dedication In my TEDx Talk I allude to overcoming classroom hurdles and lessons in dedication. I illuminate the resilience and dedication required to navigate educational challenges. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, I unveil …

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   The Teacher’s Path: Nurturing Young Potential In my TEDx Talk I share the concept of the teacher’s path and nurturing young potential. I illuminate the profound impact educators wield in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Drawing from my own journey, I unveil …

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Empowering Through Words: Lessons from a Teacher In my TEDx Talk I share the concept of empowering through words and lessons from a teacher. I uncover the transformative power of language. Drawing from my experiences in the classroom, I unveil …

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   From Educator to Motivational Speaker: A Bold Shift In my TEDx Talk I share going from educator to motivational speaker: a bold shift. A profound secret to success is embracing authenticity. Transitioning from educator to motivational speaker demanded a courageous …

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   A Teacher’s Impact: Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders In my TEDx Talk I mention a teacher’s impact and shaping tomorrow’s leaders. I uncovered a profound secret to success: nurturing empathy in education. As a teacher, I learned that cultivating empathy is essential …

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Teaching with Passion: A Lesson in Impact In my TEDx Talk I talk about teaching with passion, a lesson in impact. I shared a fundamental secret to success: teaching with unwavering passion. Passion ignites curiosity, fosters engagement, and drives meaningful …

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Inspiring Minds: A Teacher’s Influence on the Youth In my TEDx Talk I cover inspiring minds and a teacher’s influence on the youth. I shared a pivotal secret to success: the power of genuine connection. As an educator, I discovered …

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   From Doubt to Determination: A Teacher’s Transformation In my TEDx Talk I share the concept of going from doubt to determination and a teacher’s transformation. I revealed a key secret to success: embracing a mindset of determination. Overcoming self-doubt and …

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Championing Student Success: Lessons from the Classroom In my TEDx Talk I share championing student success and lessons from the classroom, and a crucial secret to success: fostering a growth mindset. As an educator, I learned that encouraging students to …

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Unmasking Fear: A Teacher’s Journey to Courage In my TEDx Talk I hinted toward unmasking fear and a teacher’s journey to courage where I revealed a pivotal secret to success: embracing vulnerability. As a teacher, I learned that confronting my …

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