"Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses." Kobe Bryant

 

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I truly enjoy inspirational stories.  I am the person who cheers on the underdog, and then I cry when the underdog wins.  I just read about a man named Tylan Bailey who worked as an elementary school janitor for 23 years, and he just graduated from Georgia State University with a teaching degree in Physical Education.  He began his studies back in 2017.  

I admire this man so much.  He said he was inspired by being surrounded by Education all those years - and now he has become an educator!  Such dedication and perseverance to reach this degree!  Fittingly, he has been asked to be the guest speaker at the 5th grade graduation at his school, Hightower Elementary in DeKalb County.  I believe that Tylan has set a wonderful example for all the students in his school, showing them that hard work and goal setting can change and improve one's life.  I hope he finds a teaching job immediately!

To read the article and see a picture of Tylan Bailey, please follow this link: 

https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/the-feels/elementary-school-janitor-of-more-than-23-years-is-graduating-with-his-teaching-degree?fbclid=IwAR0XlOvPdmvxFtvyiUBQ6hMvrPStaZFVFhcCOP5C3znsB985XRub_P8Mj_8

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Please invite Grady Gets Glasses (and me) into your school.  if you are not in the Pittsburgh area, we do virtual field trips with a group called Field Trip Zoom or we will come into YOUR classroom via ZOOM.www.Fieldtripzoom.com  and a company called www.StreamableLearning.com GRADY GETS GLASSES was the winner of Best New Children's Book 2016 and 2018 (new edition) from The Authors' Zone.Grady also won a 2018 prestigious Moonbeam Award for Best Children's Book with Merchandise.

Visit Dede's web page for complete details on her award-winning book, STUDENT TEACHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP FROM A MASTER TEACHER. Many colleges have made the book required reading. Signed copies are available  www.dederittman.com Dede is also a national speaker on The Three C's for Classroom success: Confidence, communication, and Creativity; Avoiding Teacher burnout; and many other inspirational topics. 

I LOVE writing. And I love writing children's books- my newest passion. Although it will be a ton of work, I am looking forward to selling my books.  Since I was a secondary teacher, I know that I have much to learn about elementary students, and I will have to follow my own advice and be my genuine self.  However, I also know that I am passionate about helping kids who have to wear glasses, and that GRADY GETS GLASSES sends a positive message. I am willing to work hard and do all the things that also made me a successful teacher for 37

years. I remain inspired! 

Elementary teachers in Western Pennsylvania and beyond - I am willing to come into your classroom in person or as a virtual field trip through a group called Field Trip Zoom.  Check them out!  http://www.fieldtripzoom.com/ 

Teacher friends- let me know if you want me to read GRADY GETS GLASSES at your school. I am willing to come in to discuss the creative writing process, why writing is important, and personal fulfillment through writing, along with reading my book.  I would appreciate the exposure, and I would make signed copies available for purchase in your classrooms following the reading.  Please email me at dederittman@gmail.com  The website www.gradygetsglasses.com now has plush Grady bunnies for sale!

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