Motivational Speaker

The Washington County Detention Center, in partnership with the Washington County Health Department Division of Behavioral Health Services, recently hosted an afternoon with William Kellibrew, a motivational speaker.  Forty-nine men and women sat riveted and inspired by a young man's story of murder and resiliency.  At the age of 10, Kellibrew became a survivor of domestic violence that led to him witnessing the homicides of his mother and...

Milton Creagh, a nationally recognized motivational speaker, will be making a presentation to Smithsburg High School students Monday, Nov. 9. He is tentatively scheduled for two presentations, at 11 a.m. and 2:05 p.m.

Nationally known motivational speaker Carol Grace Anderson will be the keynote speaker at the San Mar Children's Home annual dinner at the Four Points Sheraton in Hagerstown on Thursday, May 17, beginning at 6 p.m. According to a press release, Anderson is "a blend of practical wisdom and engaging style... Her message of hope, encouragement and inspiration is shared with humor, passion and a depth of insight gained from years of powerful lessons learned during life's toughest storms.

A motivational speaker who kicked off the school year for Washington County school employees cost $5,000, an expense that many staff members found worthwhile but some deemed unnecessary. Former Washington, D.C., schools superintendent Floretta Dukes McKenzie spoke to about 2,300 staff members Monday about "How We Can Make a Difference. " Her speech was part of a schoolwide convocation, something that had not been done in Washington County before Herman G. Bartlett Jr. took over as schools superintendent.

SHARPSBURG - Character building is an important part of classroom education these days, but the challenge is to present the material in a way that gets students' attention. Sharpsburg Elementary School students got a real treat recently when a high-energy performance by "Uncle Pete" got the message across. From his electric guitar to colorful shoes and tie-dyed shirt, "Uncle Pete's" interactive musical celebration got the students moving and thinking during a schoolwide assembly April 16. Sharpsburg Elementary Principal Kathy Kelsey said she met "Uncle Pete" at a PTA conference, and thought his energy and fun approach would appeal to her students.

At the age of 10, William Kellibrew witnessed the murder of his mother and 12-year-old brother. That 1984 summer day, he was spared by his mother's boyfriend, who pointed his gun at Kellibrew but then instructed him to run from the Capitol Heights, Md., residence before taking his own life. But the nightmares have since stayed with him. “Sometimes it's very difficult to sleep,” Kellibrew said, addressing close to 40 students of the Memorial Recreation Center's after school program Tuesday in Hagerstown.

As a young child, I was always the little girl on the playground with only one or two friends. Being shy was probably part of the problem, but popularity was the major issue. Unfortunately, this status has followed me through middle school and into my high school years. There is an excessive number of cliques in high school. Some cliques are based on social class, style, race, and athletic and musical interests. Those who are not part of a clique are considered the "outcasts" and are the targets for criticism and harassment.

WINCHESTER, Va. - The Clean Focus Coalition and Kids Are Our Concern are sponsoring free Parent-to-Parent training from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday April 7, 14, 21 and 28 in the Youth Development Center in Winchester. The series of workshops is designed to empower parents to navigate through their children's teen years and raise them drug-free. The video-based program features Milton Creagh, nationally known motivational speaker. Clean Focus will sponsor Parent-to-Parent workshops in May at Jefferson High School in Charles Town, W.Va.

Motivational speaker to meet with North High students Daniel Murray, author of "My Method to the Madness," will meet with students Monday, Nov. 24, at North Hagerstown High School. Murray is a businessman and motivational speaker. The book describes his strategies for success. Murray will speak to freshmen from 9 to 10 a.m. and will meet with selected students in small groups from 11 a.m. to noon. Parents are encouraged to attend. Superintendent invites questions WALKERSVILLE, Md. - Frederick County Public Schools' Superintendent Jack Dale invites parents and guardians in Walkersville High area feeder schools to speak informally with him at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Walkersville Middle School's media center.

Motivational speaker to visit county schools Sponsored by the North Hagerstown High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association, motivational speaker Reggie Dabbs will visit several schools in the Washington County area. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday - Western Heights Middle School in the morning and South Hagerstown High in the afternoon. Wednesday - Hancock Middle/Senior High in the morning and North Hagerstown High in the afternoon. Thursday - Northern Middle in the morning and North Hagerstown High in the afternoon.

A book signing will be held Saturday for Dr. Sinclair Grey, motivational speaker, motivator, author and life coach. Stop by the Memorial Recreation Center, 109 W. North Ave., and pick up your copy of his book, “It's in You” from 1 to 3 p.m. Fundraising dinners scheduled for weekend On Saturday starting at noon, a chicken dinner fundraiser will be held at the Memorial Recreation Center, 109 W. North Avenue. The cost is $7.50 for a menu of chicken, macaroni and cheese or potatoes, collard greens or green beans, roll and water.

The Washington County Detention Center, in partnership with the Washington County Health Department Division of Behavioral Health Services, recently hosted an afternoon with William Kellibrew, a motivational speaker.  Forty-nine men and women sat riveted and inspired by a young man's story of murder and resiliency.  At the age of 10, Kellibrew became a survivor of domestic violence that led to him witnessing the homicides of his mother and...

At the age of 10, William Kellibrew witnessed the murder of his mother and 12-year-old brother. That 1984 summer day, he was spared by his mother's boyfriend, who pointed his gun at Kellibrew but then instructed him to run from the Capitol Heights, Md., residence before taking his own life. But the nightmares have since stayed with him. “Sometimes it's very difficult to sleep,” Kellibrew said, addressing close to 40 students of the Memorial Recreation Center's after school program Tuesday in Hagerstown.

The Williams family and members of Greater Campher Temple will observe a memorial service celebrating the life of Pearl J. Harvey Williams. The service will be held at the church Sunday at 4 p.m. The church is at 125 W. Bethel St. in Hagerstown. The congregation was saddened by her unexpected passing on Jan. 30, but rejoice in her victorious life eternal. Sister Pearl was a lifelong member of Greater Campher Temple and was active in Sunday school, Mothers Club, deaconess board, anniversary committee, and the kitchen committee.

Bad habits are hard to break. But each new year, millions of people resolve to do just that. They vow to follow a healthier lifestyle, be a better listener or be a kinder, more giving person. They promise to fight compulsions and addictions, to soothe emotional upheavals or change annoying behavior patterns. But within weeks, if not days, there they are - back where they started. If you really want to succeed in turning negatives to positives, if you want to give meaning to your life, Dr. Andrea Dardello has a suggestion.

His left sleeve is empty and he wears a patch over one eye, but Clebe McClary has not let the injuries he received more than four decades ago in Vietnam dampen his spirit. The Christian motivational speaker was the guest speaker Saturday night at the Bible Brethren Church father-son banquet, regaling a room of about 100 sons, fathers and grandfathers with a mixture of humor and inspiration. Patrick Cleburne “Clebe” McClary was a young Marine Corps lieutenant leading a platoon on a reconnaissance patrol when his unit was ambushed.

SHARPSBURG - Character building is an important part of classroom education these days, but the challenge is to present the material in a way that gets students' attention. Sharpsburg Elementary School students got a real treat recently when a high-energy performance by "Uncle Pete" got the message across. From his electric guitar to colorful shoes and tie-dyed shirt, "Uncle Pete's" interactive musical celebration got the students moving and thinking during a schoolwide assembly April 16. Sharpsburg Elementary Principal Kathy Kelsey said she met "Uncle Pete" at a PTA conference, and thought his energy and fun approach would appeal to her students.

Milton Creagh, a nationally recognized motivational speaker, will be making a presentation to Smithsburg High School students Monday, Nov. 9. He is tentatively scheduled for two presentations, at 11 a.m. and 2:05 p.m.

Nationally known motivational speaker Carol Grace Anderson will be the keynote speaker at the San Mar Children's Home annual dinner at the Four Points Sheraton in Hagerstown on Thursday, May 17, beginning at 6 p.m. According to a press release, Anderson is "a blend of practical wisdom and engaging style... Her message of hope, encouragement and inspiration is shared with humor, passion and a depth of insight gained from years of powerful lessons learned during life's toughest storms.

HARRISBURG - Country music recording artist Michael Peterson will perform at the 2007 Pennsylvania Farm Show on Jan. 10, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said. Peterson's performance, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Large Arena, is to include such signature songs as "Modern Man" and "From Here to Eternity," which earned him his first No. 1 hit. Wolff said Peterson also entertains audiences as a motivational speaker. He has been a featured speaker and singer at both the national 4-H dairy youth and national FFA youth conventions, Wolff said.