The Think Tank
Several years ago I began bringing in community leaders to my classroom. The meeting is more of an interview than it is a presentation. Each speaker is given 3 minutes to explain who they are and what they do. The next 40 minutes the students can ask anything they want. The goal? For students to glean the lessons these leaders have learned and to begin putting their ideas into practice now so that they will be better prepared to lead their peers and themselves. The list of speakers is impressive - business and educational leaders, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, the son of a US President, NCAA coach and athletes, a Mixed Martial Arts fighter and more.
Jerel Haley
Chief of Police, City of Atascadero |
John Marc Wiemann
United States Navy Officer (Ret.), Blue and Gold Officer |
Casey Noland
Fugitive Recovery Agent, Mixed Martial Arts Fighter |
Joe Callero
Cal Poly Men's Basketball Coach |
Lee Cunningham
Assistant District Attorney, SLO County |
Dan Rohde
Templeton Olive Oil, Owner |