Allentown, PA (February 15, 2016) On Tuesday, January 19, during 7th period (1:04 p.m. – 1:51 p.m.), the SADD Club is hosting a motivational presentation in the Dr. John McHugh Auditorium featuring two guest speakers, Erik Faust and Chris Kreider.
Faust, owner of Title Boxing in Trexlertown, is the key presenter for the event. Formerly involved in gang life, Faust made a personal commitment to change his life for the positive. He is very focused on exercise and sports as a means of learning life skills through channeling energy into positive outlets. Kreider, one of Faust’s co-workers, has had an eye-opening experience with his personal battle with cancer.
Both men will speak about overcoming obstacles and making good, positive life choices. They will candidly discuss their upbringing; poor choices they made and the consequences that followed; problems with “short cuts” in life; and coping mechanism as a tool for progress and growth. A part of their presentation includes understanding your personal gifts, strengths, and creativity in order to create success and happiness.
The presentation will end with Q&A with the students.
About Allentown School District
ASD serves more than 16,000 students in a network of 22 early childhood, elementary, middle and high schools located throughout the City of Allentown, PA. The Allentown School District is the third largest urban school district out of 500 districts in the Commonwealth. A shared vision of the community, parents, guardians, staff and faculty focuses on “Empowering Students for Life,” providing ASD students with the skills and academics they need to realize their aspirations whether they be college, career or technical focus. ASD goals are aligned and compatible with the Pathways to Success Framework while providing a balanced education to all students. Allentown School District employs approximately 2,200 teachers, staff and administrators. The District, founded in 1866 and celebrating its Sesquicentennial throughout 2015-2016, serves students from 43 countries speaking 26 languages with nearly 90 percent of households qualifying as low income. ASD is committed to providing safe learning environments in which all students have equal access to education programs and resources.
Information provided by:
Kimberly Golden Benner
Director of Communications
Allentown School District
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