Middle School Age
After college, Greg became a substitute teacher. He worked with different age ranges -- including middle school students. Greg's efforts with students & in the community have been featured by media like Education Week and Good Morning America. He is a recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service. The books based on Greg's story reflect on his own experiences as a student as well as his later efforts as an educator working with students. SCROLL DOWN
The book,The First Thirty is geared to 5th-12th grade reading level. Middle schools have gotten the books (and in some cases, the companion workbooks - A Place To Sit) for a particular class, one grade or the entire school. Many nonprofits serving this age range have gotten copies for after-school &/or summer programs. In some cases, schools have given the books as graduation gifts for students completing middle school. In other cases, local organizations have given them to kids as part of an award. For example, a Chamber of Commerce got copies for 5th-8th grade students they honored for qualities like kindness & leadership. SCROLL DOWN
Greg has spoken at many events involving middle school students. He has spoken at assemblies for students at public & private middle schools. He has spoken at annual events for middle school students (e.g. Service Day, MLK Day, Youth Leadership Summit, Graduation). In other cases, he has spoken at events for people who work with middle school-aged students at schools, camps or at nonprofits.
To see how Greg collaborated with schools & nonprofits on activities for middle school-aged students during the pandemic, click here
To see how Greg collaborated with schools & nonprofits on activities for middle school-aged students during the pandemic, click here