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An Innovative Case-Study Approach

STRATEGY:

Analyzing Family Dynamics

Influencing Mental Health,

Social Impact & Resiliency Outcomes

Why Employ Making Sweet Lemonade as a Staff Development Training Resource ?

Engaging Real – True Formidable Problem based Solutions oriented

Why Employ Making Sweet Lemonade as a Staff Development Training Resource ?

Engaging

“Making Sweet Lemonade is one of those 'can't put it down' books. The author's life for me was so intriguing, because I am a student of human behavior. As a rule I'm curious to what the skin is like under the peelings that holds the lemon slices together when it's cut.” ------ Paul Moye (Minister)

“I was deeply touched by your presentation & by your book.” ----- Linda Earp  (Educator)

 "Making Sweet Lemonade helped me in that it paralleled some issues I have had growing up and incorporated spiritual insights for more understanding on this, which I have incorporated into my life.” ----------Jackie Clarkin (Artist)

“Your writing hooked me from beginning to end!  I was pulled in and inspired by your resilience.”  ---- Crystal Garris (Consultant)

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Real – True

  "Making Sweet Lemonade is a powerful story of a young child's courage to rise above her circumstances and

persevere to a life of excellence."   - Joyce B. Sewell, Executive Director, Make a Positive Mpact, Inc.

“Ms. Schulz's willingness to share her truths offers encouragement and hope to those engulfed in the pain of traumatic loss."  --- Chris Crawford, Clinical Director - KinderMourn 

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Formidable

"This was one of the most riveting personal accounts I have read in quite some time. Clearly, the author serves as an inspiration to many and a true testament that life is a journey." - Carolyn Mints, Community Arts Leader 

Why Employ Making Sweet Lemonade as a Staff Development Training Resource ?

Problem-based

"As a principal, I see many students with the odds against them, but after reading Making Sweet Lemonade, I will never give up on working through their struggles.  They, too, can beat the odds to become successful just as the author of this phenomenal story." - Laverne Daniels, Ed. D

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Problem-based

"Making Sweet Lemonade is the inspirational story of her tumultuous childhood with her alcoholic mother.”

---- Laura Burkett, PLCMC

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Solutions oriented "Collaborative efforts are underway to incorporate Making Sweet

Lemonade into education reform curriculum within targeted communities throughout the world.  The Michael Scott Mater Foundation recognizes that children and residents of these communities often battle feelings of hopelessness.  The book offers encouraging solutions to some of life's most challenging problems." 

Joshua Mater, President; Jesus Quispe, VP

www.michaelscottmaterfoundation.org

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Solutions oriented

"There is a segment of American society that is being left behind. Many of our children are masterpieces yet to be discovered. When society turns its face in ignorance to these diamonds in the rough, we all lose. Author Pat J. Schulz reveals the extraordinary path of one such life. Her experiences exemplify how educators play a pivotal role into the destiny of the lives of generations to come."

---- William E. Milliken ,Chairman & Founder - Communities In Schools; Author, Stop the Epidemic – Ending Drop Outs in America

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Solutions oriented:

"Wow! I simply love this book. Seldom does a book say it better or more simply than Making Sweet Lemonade. This book is a must read for those who want to be inspired to succeed. My heartfelt thanks goes out to Pat J. Schulz for giving us this gem."

- George C. Fraser, Motivational Speaker & Best Selling Author

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Solutions oriented:

“ … Most importantly, she relates how through these struggles she found the inner strength and courage to persevere and live a life of faith and success.”

---- Laura Burkett, PLCMC

Why Employ Making Sweet Lemonade as a Staff Development Training Resource ?

Highly Recommended among Industry Professionals:

"Making Sweet Lemonade is a highly recommended book for educators, parents and particularly mental health professionals as a resource to clients.  It offers one the ability to address fears, joy and pain with a spiritual component. Each page is filled with inspiration. You won't want to put it down."

  -  Melissa Holmes, M.Ed, LEAP, CSAC

Thank you !Thank you !“Savor each and every drop …”“Savor each and every drop …”

Perseverance …

To continue steadfastly

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