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Looking for a speaker for a professional group, organization, or school? I teach classes, lead workshops, and give keynote speeches for adults, teens, and children.
School Administrators
After more than fifteen years in public education, I have much to share at inservices and workshops about staying effective, fulfilled, and happy in teaching. I also have a plethora of information to help faculty improve student writing, build their self-esteem, and guide them through my seven step goal setting process.
You may choose from topics listed below, or I can customize a lesson to the particular needs of your faculty or student body.
Most Requested Topics:
Mirror, Model, Mentor: Demonstrating to Students How to Become Happy, Successful Adults Dousing Teacher Burn-Out Survival Tips for New Teachers We’re all Winners: How to Host a Classroom Awards Show 7 Steps to Effective Goal Setting
From individual class sessions to intensive workshops, I empower students to improve their writing, develop greater self-esteem, and achieve their loftiest goals.
You may choose from topics listed below, or I can customize a lesson to the particular needs of your students.
Most Requested Topics
for English or Creative Writing Students
WRITING
Rev Up for Writing with Creative Activities Thickening the Plot without Suffocating a Good Story “Write stronger dialogue, okay?” Your Life is More Interesting Than Fiction: Writing Personal Essays
PUBLISHING
Create Cover Letters, Queries, and Manuscripts that Publishers Want Super Market Sweep: Who’s Buying Teen Writing Today? Write, Edit, Polish, Sell—A Straight Line from Inspiration to Publication Sizzling Best Sellers for Young Adults
Most Requested Topics for All Students
(especially At-Risk Teens, Life Skills Classes,
and Peer Tutoring Groups)
SELF-ESTEEM BUILDING
“I Am”: Self-Esteem Building Setting Goals You Can Achieve Meeting the Hero in You 10 Rules for Successful Living Fitting In, Standing Tall: Individual and Group Values Risk-Taking for the Wise
I frequently speak to professional groups and social organizations. Even more than wanting information on writing, most adults like to hear about the writing life—especially how I make a living doing what most people insist is an impossibility. You may choose from topics listed below, or I can customize a lesson to the particular needs of your members.
Most Requested Topics
You CAN Make a Living Being a Writer Writing from Both Sides of the Brain How to Write the History of Your Community Anyone Can Write a Book The World of Publishing: Transforming the Jungle into Paradise
Outstanding Service Award, Project Hope of Houston, 2001-2002
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 1992-1996
Texas A & M Honors Program and Academic Scholarship Award, 1994
Outstanding Teacher in Texas award, the University of Texas, 1992
Teacher of the Year, G.P.H.S. student body, 1992
Spotlighted on “Teachers Make a Difference,” ABC News, 1990
Galena Park I.S.D. District Teacher of the Year, 1989
Teacher of the Month, G.P.H.S. faculty, 1989
Teacher of the Month, North Channel Chamber of Commerce, 1989
“Mr. Leslie is a Master Teacher who represents the highest ideals of teaching. He possesses the ability to motivate even the most hard-to-reach students. In his workshops, students have opportunities to develop leadership, to practice cooperation, and to share experiences with one another.”
Holly Dale, Ed.D.
Associate Superintendent
Fort Bend I.S.D.
Sugar Land, TX
“I have never observed a more dynamic teacher. With refreshingly innovative approaches and tremendous respect for students, Leslie demonstrates a passion for affirming others that inspired me as much as his teen audience.”
Charlene L. Wright
Choral Director
League City Intermediate
Clear Creek I.S.D.
Clear Lake, TX
“Roger Leslie is a phenomenal teacher and motivator of teens/young adults. His knowledge and expertise are unquestioned, and his capabilities as a teacher and leader of youth have been an inspiration to many. His ideas and motivational strategies serve to excite students about their potential for success and their ability to do more and be more than they ever anticipated.”
Caryl Robinson, Ph.D.
Principal, Clear Brook High School
Clear Creek I.S.D.
Clear Lake, TX
“There is no doubt, in these troubled times, Mr. Leslie is making an impact on our young people. I have personally watched Mr. Leslie work with kids and can say that one only has to spend just a little time with him to see the wonders he can perform for our children.”
Charles Winsor
Assistant Principal
Galena Park I.S.D.
Galena Park, TX |
