Hollywood 'Freedom Writer' Will Speak September 23 and 24, 2010

MIDWEST CITY, Okla., Sept 20 /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 Thursday and Friday, September 23 and 24, 2010, at Jarman Middle School, Del City High School, and Cedar Ridge to students, staff, teachers, and parents.

Kathy Dunn, Director of State and Federal Programs, and Heather Johnson, coordinator for Parent Education, said they have invited Manuel Scott to their district because of his unique ability to touch audiences: "In the past, we have had speakers who did a great job at speaking to the 'educator' in teachers, but nobody can touch the heart, stimulate the mind, and create lasting change like Mr. Scott," said Johnson.

"As a result of my time in Oklahoma," says Scott, "I believe students will make the decision to take responsibility for their own success by excelling in school; staff will see that their administrative work creates an environment in which the magic of learning can take place, teachers will renew their commitment to changing the direction of their students' lives, and parents will become proactively involved in setting high expectations for their children, helping them make the most of their lives."

"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.

"Something special happened, and now I get to share 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."

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

SOURCE Glimpse LLC