High School Age
After college, Greg became a substitute teacher, launched a mentoring program & started a foundation. In these roles, he worked &/or volunteered with students in different age groups -- including high school. Greg's efforts to help students have been featured by media like College Bound and Newsweek Kaplan College Guide. He is a recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service. The books based on his story include a detailed look at his own experiences as a high school student as well as his efforts as an adult trying to help high school students. SCROLL DOWN
Geared toward students between 5th & 12th grade, The First Thirty was NSDLC Multicultural Relations Book of the Year. The books &/or companion workbooks (A Place To Sit) have been used by many high schools -- with a class (i.e. English course), a group (i.e. Student Council), an entire grade or an all-school read. The books & workbooks also have been used by many nonprofits that work with high school students. In some cases, teen groups have gotten the books for a 'common read' for trips or civic programs or leadership programs. In other cases, nonprofits have gotten the books & workbooks for a program involving teens preparing for college. SCROLL DOWN
Greg has spoken at events involving high school students-- including guest lectures, workshops, assemblies, annual events (i.e. Graduation) & conferences. He also has served as Scholar-in-Residence for programs for high school students that travel abroad. He has spoken at many events for adults who work with high school students as well. To see how Greg has partnered with high schools & teen-serving nonprofits on activities during the pandemic, click here