Ramkota Inn Rapid City, SD
Lakota nations education conference
Featured speakers
Samantha Tucker
Samantha (Sam) Tucker is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and 11 year civilian employee of the U.S. Army. She is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and an emerging athlete in U.S. Para Archery.
Sam became an amputee four years ago in an accident that took her left arm just below the elbow, and left the remaining limb too damaged to use a prosthetic. That day, Sam chose to view life through the lens of a new motto: “Impossible is an opinion NOT a fact.”
This year Sam hit the national scene as the first ever U.S. female mouth tab para archer to chase the Paralympic dream. Within just under a year of picking up a bow for the first time, she rose from novice to selection for the USA Para Archery Fast-Track Emerging Athlete Program to a place in the Para Archery Women’s Open Compound World Rankings and 1st place in the national rankings. Sam competed for Team USA at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. She did not win the Gold, however, she represented Team USA very well and is looking forward to the 2020 games in Tokyo.
Now Sam travels around speaking to others
Samantha (Sam) Tucker is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and 11 year civilian employee of the U.S. Army. She is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and an emerging athlete in U.S. Para Archery.
Sam became an amputee four years ago in an accident that took her left arm just below the elbow, and left the remaining limb too damaged to use a prosthetic. That day, Sam chose to view life through the lens of a new motto: “Impossible is an opinion NOT a fact.”
This year Sam hit the national scene as the first ever U.S. female mouth tab para archer to chase the Paralympic dream. Within just under a year of picking up a bow for the first time, she rose from novice to selection for the USA Para Archery Fast-Track Emerging Athlete Program to a place in the Para Archery Women’s Open Compound World Rankings and 1st place in the national rankings. Sam competed for Team USA at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. She did not win the Gold, however, she represented Team USA very well and is looking forward to the 2020 games in Tokyo.
Now Sam travels around speaking to others
Ron Glodoski
Humorous presentation with a valuable lesson. Ron is the Leading National Expert on Bullying, Substance Abuse and Resiliency.
He is a living example of why we should Leave No Child Behind.
Ron speaks from the heart of real life experience. A featured expert on The Sally Jesse Raphael Show, he offers a fresh new perspective on how to effectively connect with kids. His personal triumph over abuse issues, a traumatic brain injury and learning disabilities provides practical solutions to the challenges confronting our youth today.
The authenticity of Ron's message is embodied in his own life. He survived an abusive childhood by escaping to life on the streets. The choice to change his life led Ron on a path of personal growth and transformation.
He attended college and began successfully applying his skills to a series of legitimate businesses - including The Spinoza Company, which markets a talking teddy bear that plays cassette tapes about self-worth and acceptance. Ron expanded this home-based business to a multi-million dollar company that provided meaningful employment for 33 people. His life is undeniable proof that even the kids society labels at-risk can become healthy, productive members of their community.
Today Ron is dedicated to helping others transform their lives. His book, How To Be A Successful Criminal - The Real Deal on Crime, Drugs, and Easy Money has received national acclaim by parents, educators, administrators, judges, police officers, counselors, and social workers.
Every week his school and juvenile detention programs bring him face to face with thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students. Testimonials from students and teachers praise his effectiveness. Using real life experiences, Ron reaches out to kids with respect, and teaches them how to take back their right to choose a better way of life.
Endorsed by educators, mental health and criminal justice professionals, his powerful Staff Development and Parent Programs provide an inside look at the hearts and minds of kids today. He shows what can be done to help heal the past, change the present, and create the future. These programs gently confront and challenge teachers and parents to examine personal attitudes, judgments, and learned behaviors that may be blocking their effectiveness. College students applaud his insight, which prepares them for working with youth and assists them in understanding the issues that kids are dealing with today.
While others ask what can be done to help our youth, Ron is providing answers and changing lives.
Humorous presentation with a valuable lesson. Ron is the Leading National Expert on Bullying, Substance Abuse and Resiliency.
He is a living example of why we should Leave No Child Behind.
Ron speaks from the heart of real life experience. A featured expert on The Sally Jesse Raphael Show, he offers a fresh new perspective on how to effectively connect with kids. His personal triumph over abuse issues, a traumatic brain injury and learning disabilities provides practical solutions to the challenges confronting our youth today.
The authenticity of Ron's message is embodied in his own life. He survived an abusive childhood by escaping to life on the streets. The choice to change his life led Ron on a path of personal growth and transformation.
He attended college and began successfully applying his skills to a series of legitimate businesses - including The Spinoza Company, which markets a talking teddy bear that plays cassette tapes about self-worth and acceptance. Ron expanded this home-based business to a multi-million dollar company that provided meaningful employment for 33 people. His life is undeniable proof that even the kids society labels at-risk can become healthy, productive members of their community.
Today Ron is dedicated to helping others transform their lives. His book, How To Be A Successful Criminal - The Real Deal on Crime, Drugs, and Easy Money has received national acclaim by parents, educators, administrators, judges, police officers, counselors, and social workers.
Every week his school and juvenile detention programs bring him face to face with thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students. Testimonials from students and teachers praise his effectiveness. Using real life experiences, Ron reaches out to kids with respect, and teaches them how to take back their right to choose a better way of life.
Endorsed by educators, mental health and criminal justice professionals, his powerful Staff Development and Parent Programs provide an inside look at the hearts and minds of kids today. He shows what can be done to help heal the past, change the present, and create the future. These programs gently confront and challenge teachers and parents to examine personal attitudes, judgments, and learned behaviors that may be blocking their effectiveness. College students applaud his insight, which prepares them for working with youth and assists them in understanding the issues that kids are dealing with today.
While others ask what can be done to help our youth, Ron is providing answers and changing lives.
