Hollywood 'Freedom Writer' Will Speak October 8, 2010

LASALLE, Ill., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- An Original Freedom Writer, Manuel V. Scott, whose story is told in the Hollywood movie Freedom Writers, starring two-time Academy Award® winner Hillary Swank, will be speaking to educators of the LaSalle County Regional Office of Education and Marshall-Putnam-Woodford Counties Regional Office of Education on Friday, October 8, 2010.  

He will be sharing with K-5 leaders at LaSalle-Peru High School in the morning, followed by an address to 6-12 educators at Ottawa Township High School.  The day will conclude with an afternoon meeting with PreK-12 instructors at Metamora High School.  Mr. Scott will focus on student motivation, relationship building, and student success.

Manuel Scott's unique message is one that has entertained, educated, and empowered over a million people, helping them make the most of their lives.  His is an against-the-odds story of immeasurable courage, strength, and determination to overcome extreme adversity.  His message leaves audiences not only awed and inspired, but also moved towards change.  No one who hears Manuel's incredible story will ever be the same.  

"I was once dismissed as 'unreachable' and 'unteachable,' and classified as an 'English as a Second Language' student," says Scott.  At the age of fourteen, Manuel dropped out of school, and began to fulfill the awful prediction that he would be either dead or in jail by the age of eighteen.  

However, due to an amazing transformation, Manuel has defied all the odds stacked against him.  "Something special happened, and I love sharing that message with others."  The once high school dropout now holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, and Trinity International University.  He is the author of Take Matters Into Your Own Hands: Dream Now!

"I do not share my story to impress people," Scott explains, "but to impress upon them some invaluable lessons that could literally change the quality of their lives forever.  When I speak, I make sure that audiences are crystal clear about how to transform their lives, classrooms, departments, or organizations."

Scott is a nationally recognized speaker whose bold story encouraged him to rethink beliefs about himself and others, and to re-chart his future and become a citizen for change.

To learn more about Manuel and see clips of his dynamic presentation, visit www.manuelvscott.com.

SOURCE Glimpse LLC