danblanchard

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.

From Dan’s TEDx Talk to Yours: Valuable Lessons and TEDx Tips BLOG 42

Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Achieving the Impossible: Lessons from Wrestling Up  In my TEDx Talk, I hit on achieving the impossible and lessons from wrestling up, I unveil a transformative secret to success. Drawing parallels between the tenacity required in wrestling and life’s challenges, […]

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From Dan’s TEDx Talk to Yours: Valuable Lessons and TEDx Tips BLOG 41

Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Pushing Boundaries: Embracing Fear and Greatness  In my TEDx Talk, I hit on the pursuit of success and how the secret lies in pushing boundaries: and embracing fear and greatness. This secret of success underscores the transformative power of stepping

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Redefining Success: Lessons from Teaching Troubled Youth  In my TEDx Talk, I go hit on redefining success and lessons from teaching troubled youth, where a profound secret to success unfolds. I explore the transformative power of compassion and understanding in

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50 Concerns About Young People… #44

What can be done to address the issue of teen academic pressure leading to cheating and unethical behavior?   Nurturing Ethical Learning Environments: Combating Teen Academic Pressure   The escalating problem of teen academic pressure resulting in unethical behaviors such as cheating demands urgent attention and thoughtful solutions. The contemporary educational landscape, marked by intense

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From Dan’s TEDx Talk to Yours: Valuable Lessons and TEDx Tips BLOG 39

Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   The Power of Inspiration: Shaping Young Minds  In my TEDx Talk, I go from classroom to stage where I share a teacher’s evolution, and how the secret to success unfolds as a transformative journey. I emphasize that success lies in

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   The Power of Inspiration: Shaping Young Minds  In my TEDx Talk, I talk about the delicate tapestry of education, and how inspiration emerges as a transformative force, shaping young minds with unparalleled influence. Whether conveyed through passionate educators, compelling role

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