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November 25, 2008
Dave Williams joined an exclusive club when he blasted into space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, and again on Shuttle Endeavour where he walked out into the great beyond.
Williams is one of the NASA space program's most accomplished astronauts, setting records in spacewalking. The veteran of two space shuttle missions has logged more than 687 hours in space, including three spacewalks, one of the highest number of spacewalks ever performed in a single mission. His work with NASA also continued on the ground when the space agency appointed him as director of the Space and Life Sciences Directorate.
Williams is a compelling and engaging storyteller, with intelligent insights on peak performance, risk management and planetary stewardship. Don't miss your opportunity to bring this hero to your next event.
"Each six-hour spacewalk requires the muscular exertion of an Olympic runner, the precision choreography of a prima ballerina and the mental concentration of an orchestra conductor. Every minute he's out there - a human satellite tethered to the Station - embodies the meaning of self-reliance, trust and teamwork."
Dr. Joseph MacInnis,
physician-scientist and undersea explorer
"Dave's talk to the students last night was AMAZING! We are all still 'buzzing' from it - students, faculty and staff alike. We were all at times with tears in our eyes... I have not been to such an effective talk in a very long time. It will certainly be the high point of the students experience here at Mac."
McMaster University
"Your presence here made an enormous difference for us and injected great spirit into the event."
University of Maryland,
Innovations in the Surgical Environment Conference
Gerry Visca - Chief Creative Officer of Redchair
When it comes to creative ideas, Gerry Visca's your man. As the creative lead of the award winning marketing and communications company, Redchair, he's directed over 400 creative campaigns. Visca's now using his 15 years of experience to motivate others to reach their creative potential. His quest is to "coach and creatively inspire one million audience members around the world."
An international speaker on the power and future of creativity and branding, Visca is fun and innovative, engaging his audiences with creative approaches to new challenges.
"I love the creative energy in the room. Gerry sets an energetic tone. This was how a seminar was supposed to be run! Creative, down to earth, funky, fun, real and contagious enthusiasm is the best way to define the experience with Redchair seminars."
President, AllStaff
Dr. Avis Glaze - Education Crusader Awarded for Lifetime Work
No one knows the importance of a good education more than Dr. Avis Glaze. A passionate expert in the field, Glaze has devoted decades to improving schools and student achievement around the world. For her work, this education crusader is being honoured with the 2008 Sanford N. McDonnell Award for Lifetime Achievement in Character Education. The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition committed to education. The CEP will present her with the prestigious award on October 17, 2008. Glaze continues her education movement and is the perfect speaker to inspire you to lead, read and educate.
If your focus is on advocacy for the enhancement of public education, improvement of student achievement, parental engagement in education, literacy development and recognition of the pivotal role that teachers play in sustaining our democracy, bring Avis Glaze to your next event.
"Avis Glaze is one of the most unique and powerful voices in character education. Her broad record of experience at the classroom, school, board, and provincial level is unparalleled and when combined with her impressive grace, eloquence, and intelligence produces a valuable and transformative speaker for educators about both the academic and character goals of all education."
Professor of Character Education,
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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