*I post this at the door of every classroom I teach in and have my students touch it on the way in and out every day.
Dan Blanchard award-winning author, speaker and educator
Never think like a victim. Don’t waste energy casting blame. Focus on the goal and work day by day to overcome the obstacles in your path. Ask for help when you need it, and help others when you can. Set expectations high. Accept no less than your best effort. And never give up!
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.
