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The Peters Group Welcomes Ms. Ashley Karin Peters, National Ladies Club Coordinator

Ashley Karin Peters, a native of Brooklyn, New York has been an educator for over six years. She received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Hampton University in 2005 and then went on to receive two Masters degrees in Childhood Education and Supervision from John Jay College and Touro College, both located in New York City. Ashley has a passion for educating youth in urban, poverty stricken areas and giving them opportunities that they wouldn’t normally receive. In addition to The Peters Group, Ashley is currently the Director of School-Based Programs at East Side House Settlement, Inc. located in New York, where she is in charge of the implementation and set up of several after school programs in one of the highest crime and drop out rated areas in New York City, the South Bronx. Ashley truly enjoys planning, directing and creating innovative, engaging, structured programs for low income, at –risk students. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys traveling, writing and spending time with her beautiful three year old daughter, Jayden Olivia.

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The Peters Group Welcomes Dr. Willie Sherman, National Gentlemen’s Club Coordinator

Dr. Willie Sherman is a native of Albany GA. He has been in the field of education for many years. He received the Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville, Al); the Masters of Divinity Degree from Virginia Union University (Richmond, VA), and the Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg (Lynchburg, VA). Dr. Sherman is currently employed at Dan River Middle School, Ringgold, VA, as a Teacher and Coordinator/ Site Administrator for the 21st Century Grant Program. He is also the Executive Director and Co-founder of healing and Restoring Hands and Leadership Christian Academy; CEO and Founder of Futuristic Community Development; Adjunct Professor at Virginia University of Lynchburg and retired from the US Army.

Dr. Sherman is well-known for his “Gold-Level” achievement Gentlemen’s Club at Dan River Middle School. For the past 4 years, Dr. Sherman has been the lead facilitator for the GC and LC clubs at his school. The Peters Group uses the Dan River GC program as a model for the national GC. Dr. Sherman will bring his years of experience in education and his phenomenal work with youth to The Peters Group.

He is married to the former Sadie Givens of Girard, GA. She is a graduate of Hampton University, Hampton VA. They are the proud parents of four beautiful children, one daughter-in-law and three grandsons.

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Peters’ Pep Talk is Part of Ongoing GE/MPS Relationship

Published Aug. 18, 2011 at 12:41 p.m.

In the seven months since word arrived that the GE Foundation was giving MPS $20.4 million, the district and its benefactor have been working together on a number of initiatives.

At the start of the year, GE Healthcare helped make over the computer lab at Morse/Marshall with the help of CompuCom, which donated 45 computers.

Next week, more than 2,500 GE Healthcare employees join about 600 MPS staffers and parents to make upgrades at 15 MPS schools during the 17th annual Community Service Day.

Among the schools getting some new paint, organization, cleaning and landscaping are Allen-Field, Burbank, Burroughs, Franklin, Hartford, High School of the Arts, Milwaukee Sign Language, Pierce, Riverside, Roosevelt, Rufus King, Story, Trowbridge and 95th Street.

Last month, Kagel principal Nancy Martinez told us about the work the volunteers would be undertaking in her Walker’s Point school.

This week, all the MPS principals, including more than 50 new school leaders, have been at a Leadership Institute at South Division High for seminars, meetings and trainings that this morning included a spirited, entertaining but engaging talk by Dr. Stephen Peters, CEO and president of The Peters Group, which awards scholarships to at-risk students who maintain a GPA of at least 3.0.

GE Foundation sponsored Peters’ keynote address to the institute.

A former principal himself, Peters – an author, speaker and education advocate – has years of personal and school-related success stories that fuel his humor-filled talks.

For about an hour, he engaged an auditorium full of principals, eliciting laughter, applause and more than a few nods of recognition and agreement as he exhorted the principals to be be leaders, not just managers, and to treat all kids the same.

Peters is the author of the book, “Do You Know Enough About Me to Teach Me?” in which he argues that teaching is not a skill, but about building relationships with all students.

He reminded the principals that being a leader isn’t being in charge of people but, in his words, “putting a charge into people.

“Nobody rises up to low expectations,” he said before detailing the successes he’s had around the country with his Gentleman’s Club and Ladies’ Club programs.

“This is not a time for complaints; this is not a time to be wimpy,” he told the crowd. “This is the year we have to get it right. This is the year you will get it right.”

He had positive words for MPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton, saying the district, “has the right driver on the bus in Dr. Thornton.”

Peters serves as a consultant for GE and partners with the GE Foundation in its work in improving access to quality education across the country.

The GE Foundation has also been working closely with MPS to help launch MPS’ new district-wide comprehensive math and science curriculum.

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The Peters Group partners with GE Foundation

GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the General Electric Company, works to solve some of the world’s most difficult problems. In coordination with its partners, it supports U.S. and international education, developing health globally, the environment, public policy, human rights and disaster relief. In addition, GE Foundation supports GE employee and retiree giving and involvement in GE communities around the world. In 2009, the entire GE family — including businesses, employees, retirees and GE Foundation — contributed more than an estimated $220 million to community and educational programs, including more than $100 million from GE Foundation. For more information, visitwww.gefoundation.com.

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Gentlemen’s Club Introduction

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Stephen Peters Introduction

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Stephen Delivers Keynote For Junior Leadership Colleton Graduation

Internationally acclaimed author Steven Peters encourages youth to cast a net to help more students

Students of the Junior Leadership Colleton Class of 2010 took an opportunity to reveal their individual developmental outcomes gained from the program during their graduation ceremony Tuesday night.

Their comments came following an inspirational message from the heart of the evening’s keynote speaker Internationally Acclaimed Author Mr. Steven Peters of the Peters Group. Stevens, accompanied with his wife, daughter and father, took time to share personal stories of success and challenge. He told the students that the higher they go, the more determined they would need to be to remain at that status.

“The higher you go, the faster you can come down,” said Peters. He said that each time he speaks to ranging in number from fifty to ten thousand; he recognizes that his reputation is hinging on his speech.

Peters thanked the parents for making it possible for the students to be prepared to attend the program. He reflected on an experience he had in a similar program as a new school principle early in his career. He mentioned that the most impressionable experience he gained was during the print and television media segment.

“The exposure that you have received in the program this year will not leave you,” Peters said. “But, it will stay with you for the rest of your life.”

Peters took a moment to publicly offer thanks to his father and afterwards he prompted the youth to do the same. Understanding the value of hard work, the value of education, tapping into the resources around you, and gaining insight from family, peers, educators, and civic leaders were four keys he said helped the students achieve success in the program.

Several students offered similar messages of appreciation for the lessons and experiences they shared under the direction of Ms. Lynette Fryar. Colleton Preparatory Academy student Marion Huggins said she gained so much from the program that she has made a decision remain in her community so that she can contribute and work with others to make a difference. Colleton County High School student Tiphany Boyd said she learned a great deal from the Junior Leadership Colleton program and the exposure to local and state resources helped her to select a career path in forensics. Of course, having time off from school and eating great food made the list Andrew Judy had his say. He also talked about how rewarding the overall experience was and how much he learned about our state government. Angelica Kelly said she is sure she wants to do something similar to the role her educators and facilitators have carried out. She said she will pursue teaching.

The Youth Leadership Colleton year for 2009 – 2010 began with Orientation held on October 1, 2009 at the Colleton County Library. Participants are nine students from Colleton County High School and 13 from Colleton Preparatory Academy. Mrs. Margaret Carter serves as advisor for Colleton Preparatory Academy and Mrs. Bridgette Runyon serves as advisor for Colleton County High School.

Judicial Day was held on October 15, 2009, Health and Medical Day was held on November 19, 2009 at Colleton Medical Center, Local Government Day was held on January 7, 2010, State Government Day was held on February 25, 2010, Natural Resources Day was held on March 25, 2010, Education Day was held on April 15, 2010, and Wrap up Day was held on May 13, 2010.

Each time Youth Leadership Colleton met Mr. Bob Guinn, Senior County Extension Agent in Beaufort County taught the group a leadership lesson.

Graduation was held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Mr. Lawton Huggins served as master of ceremonies. Mr. Stephen G. Peters “affectionately known to Colleton County as Stevie” was the keynote speaker. Stevie is the CEO for Peters Group. Fryar stated that she was elated and felt honored to have Stevie to come and speak to Youth Leadership Colleton. Stevie has always been a person with a big heart. Mrs. Lynette Fryar thanked Sheriff George Malone for affording her the opportunity to work with such a great group of students. She thanked Mr. Lawton Huggins and the Colleton Leadership Alumni for their vote of confidence. She thanked the parents for entrusting their children to her. She stated that Youth Leadership Colleton participants become her children for nine months.

Students wishing to participate in the Youth Leadership Colleton Program can secure an application from Mrs. Bridgette Runyon at Colleton County High School or Mrs. Margaret Carter at Colleton Preparatory Academy.

The Youth Leadership Colleton Class of 2010 Graduates are: Sarah O. Adkins, Johshua B. Avant, Joseph Barrett, Tiphany D. Boyd, Jordan L. Breland, Autumn D. Cantor, Diane M. Cook, Benjamin Cody Cope, Judson Tanner Cope, Lauren C. Craven, Caroline E. Hayden, Reed A. Houck, Marian E. Huggins, Labrandia G. Johnson, Andrew Durham Judy, Angelica Kelly, Sarah F. McDonald, Dalton H. Mescia, Jonathan Keith Rizer, Johnathan Lavar Sanders, Elizabeth G. Varn, and Camden S. Wiggins.

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Enough is Enough! Crowd Rallies For End to Public School Cuts

Keynote Speaker Stephen Peters

Columbia, SC (WLTX) – Everyone from students to principals packed the front lawn of the statehouse chanting “enough is enough!” More than a thousand people are hoping lawmakers avoid any additional cuts public school funds in South Carolina.

In the last two years, lawmakers have cut 600 million dollars from public schools in our state.

And right now there’s a house approved budget cutting public education another 104 million dollars.

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Gentlemen and Ladies’ Club College Visit

Members of the Ladies and Gentlemen’s Club  of Augusta, Ga. visited the campuses of Claflin and S.C. State University on Saturday, March  6, 2010. Founder Stephen Peters and his wife Angela greeted the participants early Saturday morning as they eagerly unloaded their school bus onto Claflin’s campus. During the dialogue that took place before the students embarked on their college campus tour, many students credited the Gc and Lc process for helping them make wiser decisions and perform better in school. More importantly, when asked how many of them planned to attend college, 100% responded yes!

The Peters Group would like to thank the leadership and facilitators at Glen Hills Middle School for the excellent job they are doing with both clubs. These students are full of promise and well on their way to fulfilling their dreams and aspirations.

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Annual Education Conference sponsored by The Peters Group

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The Peters Group Foundation sponsors an annual education conference featuring the nation’s best professional developers and trainers. This event provides best-practices to educators from within the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada.

Angela and I grew up and are both graduates of South Carolina’s schools and were blessed to have such wonderful and dedicated teachers who helped us become who we are today. As a means of giving back, we bring some of the nation’s best trainers in the field of education to Charleston, SC (Wild Dunes Resort) to share their experience and strategies to Capture, Inspire, and Teach a new generation of learners who are distinctly different from those with whom we attended school.

As we attempt to find solutions too many problems we face in public education, we are convinced that there is a way to produce quality schools where all students are valued and engaged in the teaching and learning process. These schools are directed by courageous leaders, dedicated teachers and support staff members who truly understand that failure is not an option for any of our children. The Peters Group Foundation is dedicated to fulfill our mission of leaving “No Child Out” and invites you to join us for what we believe will be an inspiring and motivating two days of substantive learning experiences. We thank you in advance for spreading these experiences far and wide upon your return to your respective cities and states.

Stephen G. Peters

Stay tuned for Conference 2011 information!

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