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 12

Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Spreading Inspiration: The Power of Words and Deeds   In the realm of spreading inspiration, the synergy between words and deeds becomes a transformative force. Words, eloquently spoken, possess the potential to kindle the flames of motivation, but it is […]

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   From Teacher to Inspirational Speaker: A Journey   Navigating a transformative odyssey, my journey from teacher to inspirational speaker unfurls as a captivating narrative, a story I shared in my TEDx Talk. Originally confined to the classroom, my evolution transcends

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Unlocking the Teacher’s Potential: Be Fully Alive   In my TEDx Talk, I share the key to unlocking a teacher’s potential lies in a profound yet simple ethos: “Be Fully Alive.” Beyond textbooks and lesson plans, it’s a call to

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Transforming Frustration into Inspiration in the Classroom   In my TEDx Talk, I share that in the classroom’s dynamic tapestry, frustration often lurks as a silent impediment. Yet, it holds the latent power to metamorphose into a catalyst for inspiration.

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Dan’s TEDx Talk: Breaking Free from Routine: How to Live a More Exciting Life!   Teaching Troubled Kids: Finding Inspiration Within   In the crucible of teaching troubled kids, inspiration becomes the guiding light. My TEDx Talk explores the transformative power of finding inspiration within the challenges. It delves into the profound impact educators can

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