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Peters Group Annual Conference a BIG Success!!!

The Peters Group Foundation Annual Conference, according to participants, was “one of the best they’ve ever attended”, as many vowed to return next year to be inspired by Stephen Peters and others like Alfred “Coach” Powell and Dr. Laura Purnell.

This year’s conference added a powerful youth summit  for  Gentlemen and Ladies’ Club members. The focus of this summit for students was Leadership. Many participants were impressed with the Gc and Lc and look forward to implementing their own clubs in their schools.

We look forward to another sell-out crowd next year and thank our staff and every participant in attendance. You were a wonderful audience!

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U.S. Virgin Islands

Addilita Cancryn Jr. High School, led by Mrs. Yvonne Pilgram and her dedicated administrative team hosted Stephen Peters on Friday, January 8, 2010. As Cancryn prepares for their students to return on Monday, January 11th, the Addilita Cancryn’s faculty and staff are excited to utilize “Do You Know Enough About Me to Teach Me?” as an additional tool to Capture, Inspire, and Teach their students. Stephen commented as he left St. Thomas, “I came here to inspire, but leave having been inspired.” Cancryn also host a Ladies and Gentlemen’s Club. We look forward to returning soon!

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Dallas, Texas

Stephen began the new year delivering what audience members considered, “the best in-service training they had ever experienced.” Stephen enjoyed delivering and then, interacting in an all-day workshop format with his energetic and dedicated audience of administrators, teachers, and support staff members from Dallas ISD’s school district. Hosted by Pinkston and Roosevelt High Schools, other elementary and middle schools from Dallas ISD were part of the morning session keynote address.

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Schedule Stephen now for your all day staff training!

Join other districts who are booking Stephen Peters for their full-day staff-development training. The Peters Group has received numerous requests for full-day training and we are excited to be able to offer this opportunity for your schools and staffs to experience Stephen at his best as he interacts with you for a full day of training. Use our web-site form or simply call Angela or Judy to book your date @ (803)516-6097.

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"Choosing to Believe"- Order Your Copies Now!

“Choosing To Believe”- Creating a Framework for School Success will be released on December 15th. The Peters Group has formulated an 8-step framework for schools engaged in the school improvement process. Topics ranging from creating a meaningful mission/vision, assembling an effective team to aligning the belief systems of those team members , from data to action, highlight this explosive book authored by Stephen and Angela Peters. Schools that are continuing to find success in spite of budget cut-backs and the current economic recession are Choosing to Believe their collective efforts, passion and sense of purpose  will prevail.

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O-W Gentlemen and Ladies Shine at Induction

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64 Ladies and 43 Gentlemen were recently inducted into the 2009/2010 Ladies and Gentlemen’s Clubs at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in South Carolina. Under the leadership of Principal Gregory McCord and a host of great facilitators, the O-W Gentlemen’s Club obtained “Gold Level” status last year and have now added a Ladies Club this school year. These photos say it all! Congratulations  as we continue to experience your growth.

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Vision Builders National Conference Association

FOCUS AREAS: Education, Healthcare and Parenting
October 20-21, 2009

Double Tree Hotel
2651 Perimeter Parkway
Augusta, Georgia 30909

Georgia’s 2nd Largest City

Benjamin Solomon Carson, Sr., M.D.
Benjamin S. Carson, Sr.,M.D., had a childhood dreamof becoming a physician.
Growing up in a single parent homewith dire poverty, poor grades,
a horrible temper and low self-esteemappeared to preclude the realization
of that dream until his mother, with only a third-grade education,
challenged her sons to strive for excellence. Young Ben persevered and
today is a full professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery and pediatrics
at the JohnsHopkins School ofMedicine.He has directed pediatric
neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for nearly a quarter
of a century and is nowthe Benjamin S. Carson, Sr.,M.D. andDr. Evelyn Spiro, R.N. Professor of
Pediatric Neurosurgery.
Carson holdsmore than 50 honorary doctorate degrees.He is amember of the AlphaOmega
AlphaHonorMedical Society, theHoratioAlger Society ofDistinguishedAmericans andmany
other prestigious organizations. In 2001, Carson was named by CNN and TIME Magazine as
one of the nation’s 20 foremost physicians and scientists. That same year, he was selected by
the Library of Congress as one of 89“Living Legends”on the occasion of its 200th anniversary.
He is also the recipient of the 2006 SpingarnMedal which is the highest honor bestowed by
theNAACP. In February 2008, Carsonwas presentedwith the Ford’sTheatre LincolnMedal by
President Bush at theWhite House. In June 2008, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of
Freedomby the President, which is the highest civilian honor in the land.
Carsonwas recognized in November 2008 by U.S. News &World Report and Harvard’s Center
for Public Leadership as one of “America’s Best Leaders.”On February 7, 2009, themovie entitled
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story premiered on TNT and is based on his memoir. He is
president and co-founder of the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes young people of all
backgrounds for exceptional academic and humanitarian accomplishments. He also cofounded
Angels of the OR,which provides grants to assist familieswith non-coveredmedical
care expenses involving both adult and pediatric neurosurgery.
His is the author of four books: GiftedHands, THINKBIGand TheBigPicture, Take TheRisk: Learning
to Identify,Choose, and LiveWithAcceptable Risk. Carson has beenmarried for over 30 years
to his wife, Candy, and is the father of three sons. And yes, his mother, Sonya Carson, who
made all this possible, is alive and well.

Stephen G. Peters, CEO/President, The Peters Group
Over his 28 years in education, Stephen has been a classroom teacher,
assistant principal, principal and director of secondary education.Most of
his experiences have been in schools that made significant growth in
short periods of time thus, resulting in bothNational and State Blue-Ribbon
distinction. Stephen is founder of the nationally recognized Gentlemen’s
& Ladies Club programs which provide options for thousands of
at-risk and honor students throughout theUnited States. Stephen is currently CEO& President
of The Peters Group, a national education consulting company. The Peters Group has a track
record of creating, and sustaining success in schools, and districts by supporting educators
through a 3-step process of teaching and learning.
Stephen is author of the best-selling book Do You KnowEnough AboutMe To TeachMe,which
is being used throughout the U.S. as an effective tool for reaching disadvantaged and at-risk
youth. His newly released book is also a best-seller Teaching toCapture and Inspire all Learners
(Corwin Press) andwill serve as a catalyst for changing and sustaining school culture. Stephen
is a contributing author for the Educational Leadership series Engaging Every Learner (Corwin
Press). In his book, Inspired To Learn:WhyWeMust Give Children Hope, Stephen not only outlines
his vision for the children in our schools he goes on to share howhe and his staff turned
their vision into operational strategies.
Peters has served on panels as an education expert with former U.S. Secretary of Education,
Dr. Rod Paige inWashington, D.C. He also serves on university business advisory boards and
Investment Group advisory boardswhere he is president. Hismentoring and self-empowering
program,TheGentlemen’s Club, has been featured onTheOprahWinfrey Showaswell as
“America, America,”which broadcasts to twomillion viewers in Portugal and Brazil.

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Stephen and Angela Peters Host Event for State Superintendent Rex

State superintendent Jim Rex and his wife Sue were greeted by a warm and friendly South Carolina crowd as Stephen and Angela Peters hosted a meet and greet event at The Orangeburg Country Club, September 1st. Invited guests had an opportunity to hear Dr. Rex speak of the great work South Carolina educators are doing to make S.C. a progressive school system through making systemic changes. Rex stated, “South Carolina has more single-gender classrooms in tack than any other school system in the nation , as well as, more school choices,”  which has become an attraction to many parents  and others across the nation.

The Peters’ wanted to give community members and others an opportunity to meet The Rexs’ up close and ask questions as Superintendent Rex  continues to lead our state schools with courage.

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Back to School!

Stephen Peters is globe trotting this month and Inspiring Teachers to Teach! As one staff development coordinator wrote,” we had an absolutely wonderful back to school in-service due to stephen’s presentation. He is GREAT! So many teachers spoke to me throughout the day telling me how excited and motivated they felt about the upcoming school year. We even had a retired teacher in the audience who told me that Stephen made her wish she could come out of retirement.  He did an AMAZING job! ”

From The Peters Group to all educators heading back to school, Let’s make this the BEST school year ever by BRINGING YOUR BEST STUFF EVERYDAY!

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Stephen and Tuskegee Airman, Al Jackson

Stephen keynoted the WAAW, 94.7 FM radio’s sixth anniversary celebration on July 10th and left with an overwhelming feeling of gratitude and inspiration.  The night was filled with positive experiences inclusive of student performances in song, poetry, and dance. A celebration in honor of educators, Stephen was able to highlight national success stories and celebrate the wonderful accomplishments of WAAW, 94.7 FM radio. Stephen says, “meeting Tuskegee airman, Mr. Al Jackson was an inspiring moment!”

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