"Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you." Zig Ziglar

I will be 70 years old in late November.?This past weekend, my Highlands High school Class of 1970 had a "70th Birthday Party Bash" for the entire class, since we will ALL be turning 70 this year. As i mingled with the crowd of friends and danced to the great music of the 1970's, I reflected on the friends and the years that have passed, which have mostly been good, with some tragedy as well.?No person can live without experiencing tragedy.?

I have always been a positive person, looking for the good and seeing the glass half full, as well as refillable. I have always believed that radiating positive vibes and ideas will help to keep your life a positive one, regardless of circumstances. That's why I like this Zig Ziglar quote so much.??

Whether or not it is true, I do believe that we reap what we sow and get what we give.?So, I say, give GOODNESS, and you will improve your own life and the lives of countless others around you.?Plus, bu giving goodness, you serve as a role model for others who are unsure of where they stand. Goodness is like ripples on a body of water, that expand into larger and larger circles, touching endless numbers of people.

In our kooky world where there is so much negativity, I hope you can send out goodness. The world needs it.?

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I do college and university presentations for student teachers with my practical "Dede's Three C's for Classroom Success: Confidence, Communication, and Creativity" in person or via Zoom. Please email me at [email protected]

Please invite Grady Gets Glasses (and me) into your school. ?if you are not in the Pittsburgh area, we do virtual field trips with groups called Field Trip Zoom and Streamable learning . We will come into YOUR classroom via ZOOM.

GRADY GETS GLASSES was the winner of Best New Children's Book 2016 and 2018 (new edition) from The Authors' Zone. Grady also won a 2018 prestigious Moonbeam Award for Best Children's Book with Merchandise.

Visit Dede's web page for complete details on her award-winning book, STUDENT TEACHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP FROM A MASTER TEACHER. Many colleges have made the book required reading.?Signed copies are available?www.dederittman.com?Dede is also a national speaker on The Three C's for Classroom success: Confidence, communication, and Creativity; Avoiding Teacher burnout; and many other inspirational topics.?

I LOVE writing. And I love writing children's books- my newest passion. Although it will be a ton of work, I am looking forward to selling my books.?Since I was a secondary teacher, I know that I have much to learn about elementary students, and I will have to follow my own advice and be my genuine self.?However, I also know that I am passionate about helping kids who have to wear glasses, and that GRADY GETS GLASSES sends a?positive?message. I am willing to work hard and do all the things that also made me a successful teacher for 37years. I remain inspired!?

Elementary teachers in Western Pennsylvania and beyond - I am willing to come into your classroom in person or as a virtual field trip?through?a group called Field Trip Zoom.?Check them?out!?https://www.fieldtripzoom.com/?

Teacher?friends-?let me know if you want me to read?GRADY GETS GLASSES?at your school.?I am willing to come in to discuss the?creative?writing process, why writing is important, and personal fulfillment through writing, along with reading my book.?I would appreciate the exposure, and I would make signed copies available for purchase in your classrooms following the reading.?Please email me at?[email protected]?The website?www.gradygetsglasses.com?now has plush Grady bunnies for sale!

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