2015
- December 8, 2015: Fox Valley Literacy Council in Appleton, Wisconsin — Honored to help this organization celebrate 25 years of achievement.
- October 24, 2015: Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois Conference at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois
- October 22, 2015: Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council Leaders of Literacy Luncheon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- September 8, 2015: Wisconsin Literacy in Green Bay, Wisconsin — Honored to have had the opportunity to speak at Wisconsin Literacy‘s 30th anniversary event alongside Green Bay Packers linebacker Sam Barrington. I may be a Chicago Bears fan, but there is no rivalry when it comes to attacking literacy issues! View the full photo album here.
- June 26-30, 2015: United Church of Christ General Synod in Cleveland, Ohio — I had such a wonderful time at United Church of Christ‘s General Synod in Cleveland. Whether I was speaking to an audience, in small groups or one-on-one, the enthusiasm and passion for literacy and making a difference was everywhere! I couldn’t have been more inspired by all who attended.
- June 5, 2015: Literacy Conference in Peoria, Illinois
- May 29, 2015: William Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas — Had a great time speaking at an Arkansas Literacy luncheon at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library!
- April 25, 2015: United Church of Byron in Byron, Illinois
- March 15, 2015: Fitchburg, Wisconsin
- March 8, 2015: Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Illinois
- February 23, 2015: Little Home Church by the Wayside in Wayne, Illinois
- February 20-22, 2015: The Literacy Center in Evansville, Indiana: Had a great time speaking on adult literacy issues while in Evansville for The Literacy Center’s anniversary weekend.
2014
- November 8, 2014: The Literacy Connection Anniversary in Elgin, Illinois
- October 12, 2014: Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ in Oak Lawn, Illinois
- May 9, 2014: Florida Literacy Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida
- March 9, 2014: PAACE Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- January 26, 2014: San Quentin Prison in San Quentin, California
2013
- October 30, 2013: ProLiteracy Conference in Washington, D.C. — My family and I got into the Halloween spirit at the ProLiteracy Conference … hot dogs and hamburgers style!
- March 23, 2013: Tutor and Adult Learners Conference at the University of Illinois, Chicago