High School Age
After college, Greg became a substitute teacher. On the civic side, he launched a mentoring program and 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 has received honors like the Jefferson Award for Public Service. SCROLL DOWN
Greg's book (The First Thirty) is geared to 6th-12th grade reading level. It includes a focus on his high school experience as well as a focus on his efforts as an adult trying to help high school students reach their educational goals. The books and companion workbooks (A Place To Sit) have been used by high schools -- with a class (e.g. English course), a group (e.g. Student Council), a grade (e.g. Graduation Gift for every senior), or an all-school read. The books (and, in some cases, the companion workbooks) also have been used by nonprofits that work with high school students (e.g. as a 'common read' for trips, youth philanthropy groups, teen leadership programs, or a program preparing teens for college.) SCROLL DOWN
Greg has spoken at events involving high school students-- including guest lectures, workshops, assemblies, annual events (e.g. Graduation) and conferences. For programs for high school students that travel abroad, he has served as Scholar-in-Residence (e.g. as part of the international trip itself or as part of a retreat prior to the group's travel). He has spoken at many events and conferences for adults who work with high school students as well.