Resources

4H Volunteers Resource Site

This is a tremendous website for someone looking to begin the process of giving back to one’s community. The 4-H program is a national organization, that offers volunteer leaders opportunities to share their talents and time with the youth of tomorrow teaching Leadership, Citizenship, and Life Skills.

https://www.4hvolunteersusa.org/

The National Speakers Association

An organization dedicated to the advancement of professional speaking, the National Speaking Association has been a true asset to my becoming the speaker of tomorrow.

https://www.nsaspeaker.org/

Pentagon capsule sealed with final stone

A little known story that captures a special event in remembrance of the September 11th tragedy  a way that reminds me that I will always be a part of the building that experienced so much tragedy on one day, and enabled us all to appreciate what we have in our lives.

https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/07/0703_020703_pentagon.html

The Pentagon Official Website

Everything you ever wanted to know about one of the largest office buildings in the world, the United States Pentagon, including the 691 drinking fountains inside the building.

https://pentagon.afis.osd.mil/

Pentagon Memorial

Information regarding the Memorial being built at the Pentagon for the 184 lives lost on 9/11/01.

https://memorial.pentagon.mil
https://www.cnn.com/2008/US/05/23/pentagon.memorial/index.html

“It is with sincere gratitude that I write you in thanks for speaking to the students of Guilford High School. Your presentation was not only informative but engaging and moving as well. The way that you were able to bring the realities of your experiences from September 11, 2001 into the classroom had a tremendous impact on several students. Your message of transforming a tragic event into an opportunity for renewal is unparalleled and should be shared as often as possible.”
~ Mr. James M. Colandrea,GHS Faculty Member

“I was fortunate enough to attend your speech at the conference. I came to watch Ashley do her Ambassador duties and to watch her receive and to watch her receive her Golden Clover award (proud mother), and was so moved by your speech. I am so glad that 3 of my children were also watching and listening to you on that day. I feel that you reached so many of us that day, not just me but everyone in that room. I thank you for making such a difference in the lives of us all. May God continue to bless you.”
~ Julie