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Contact Jaime to speak to your group!
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Do you want your kids to be happier? More successful? Have more direction? Do you wonder what they're going to do with their lives? Do they?
Jaime had been studying "successful" kids and adults for over 20 years. He knows that not all lives are equal. Some people live better, happier, more successful, more rewarding, more complete lives. They've learned how to live extraordinarily. Listen to Jaime as he shares "what it takes."
Jaime is a passionate, charismatic speaker. He has spoken to business, professional, parent, and student groups. His easygoing talks on how to live better educate and entertain without being pretentious. It's "teaching not preaching." His life lessons are remembered because he teaches about what really matters. |
Speaking Credentials
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Jaime Richards lives, teaches, and writes in Fremont California. For over 20 years, he has taught elementary, junior high, high school, adult school, and special education. He's coached basketball and volleyball and taught martial arts to both children and adults.
Jaime writes his weekly "What It Takes" column for the Alameda County Newspaper Group including the Fremont-Newark-Union City Argus. His first book, What It Takes, is a collection of readers' favorite columns. His wife Norma teaches first grade. He has two daughters: Kyrra, a UCLA graduate, is pursuing an acting and dancing career in Los Angeles. Kylene is a junior at UCLA. |
Education
- St. Mary's College Educational Leadership
- San Jose State M.A. (Secondary Education)
- Cal. State, Northridge B.A. (Liberal Studies)
Credentials
- Preliminary Administrative Services, Multiple Subject, Single Subject English/Social Science, English as a Second Language (E.S.L.), C.L.A.D., G.A.T.E. Certified
Awards
- Martial Arts Black Belt
- Presented the Honorary Service Award (2001) by the California PTA (Fremont Council)
- U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal
- Three-time winner of "Best Room"! (Selected by Irvington High School Students)
Children's Home Invitational – 6th Grade "All-Tourney" Team (Jaime's Favorite Award)
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| INVITE ME TO SPEAK |
| 10/17/08 |
| Want me to talk to your group, club, business or organization? Want to improve writing skills? Want to know what we need to do improve education?Contact me. I`ll be there. |
| Get both my books right here. |
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| WHAT IT TAKES and KIDS CAN`T WRITE are both available right here on my homepage. |
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