learning differences
When Greg was a child, it became clear he 'thinks & learns differently'. He learned how to navigate that path, but it was still not always easy for others to see his potential. Despite graduating high school with a near perfect GPA, he was rejected from every college he hoped to attend. He did not give up, talked his way into another college & went on to eventually graduate with Highest Distinction. The Washington Post wrote a kind story about Greg & Steven Spielberg, the rejection they encountered as students, and the legacies of their respective journeys. As an adult, Greg's path came full circle when he became an educator & the head of a foundation helping students pursue their educational dreams. SCROLL DOWN
The books based on his story, The Silhouette Man (and its condensed edition for students, The First Thirty) have been used at schools that value students who think & learn differently (i.e. a school for students with autism & learning differences got copies for staff & students). A variety of organizations (i.e. Lambs Farm; a chapter of Special Olympics, The Arc of Norfolk) have ordered the books or book posters or Legacy Posters for their Board, staff or local students. SCROLL DOWN
Greg has taken part in book-related events (i.e. book signing at Bluegrass Autism Walk). He has spoken at schools for students who think & learn differently (i.e. school assemblies, young writer workshops, graduations). He also has spoken at events for parents, educators, future educators & others about the ways in which a 'creative mind' can be a unique strength (i.e. National Conference on Family Literacy). At some events, he has been one of multiple guest speakers. At YP Summit, for example, Outliers author Malcolm Gladwell & Greg were the guest speakers. He has written for many publications (i.e. an article about the founder of an organization that supports families impacted by autism & an article about a father whose art projects are inspired by his son who has autism).
LLEANNA McREYNOLDS, HEAD OF SCHOOL, RAINTREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL: "The Silhouette Man is a must-read for parents, grandparents and teachers. A testament to what a kid who thinks differently can achieve. 'A Beautiful Mind', set in the world of volunteerism and philanthropy...."
DR. ALEX HAMILTON, THEORETICAL PHYSICS, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (SOUTH AFRICA): "A refreshing reminder to those of us who could be rocket scientists that there is more than one way to define well-educated."
LENARD ZOHN, FOUNDER, AUTISM EATS: "....[The First Thirty] shows what is possible when we celebrate difference and include others at our table.... [the story of] a man who found his calling to bring people of diverse backgrounds together and build much needed community and understanding."
JANET GILLESPIE, HEAD OF SCHOOL, THE JANUS SCHOOL: "A Place To Sit supplies educators and school administrators with wonderful ideas to use with students of all ages and learning styles."
DR. ALEX HAMILTON, THEORETICAL PHYSICS, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN (SOUTH AFRICA): "A refreshing reminder to those of us who could be rocket scientists that there is more than one way to define well-educated."
LENARD ZOHN, FOUNDER, AUTISM EATS: "....[The First Thirty] shows what is possible when we celebrate difference and include others at our table.... [the story of] a man who found his calling to bring people of diverse backgrounds together and build much needed community and understanding."
JANET GILLESPIE, HEAD OF SCHOOL, THE JANUS SCHOOL: "A Place To Sit supplies educators and school administrators with wonderful ideas to use with students of all ages and learning styles."