BIO
Tawan Perry overcame incredible odds to become the person he is today. As a teenager, he lost his best friend to a violent crime. After completing high school, he had to learn the reality of life without an education: Choices are made for you. The turning point came when he grew sick and tired of doing nothing with his life. He enrolled into a local community college and began taking classes. Although he was enrolled, he failed both the English and Math placement tests. He spent the next two years struggling to get out of remedial courses. With hardwork and persistence, he eventually graduated and was awarded a full academic scholarship. He would never look back again.
Tawan’s inspirational message is “it's not about the smartest or most gifted; it is about who can persist. Persistence always wins the marathon of life." Today, Tawan draws on the life lessons learned to help people, especially the youth, transform their own lives.
Tawan earned his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Morgan State University and his master's degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Tawan currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Life at Warren Wilson College.
Tawan's presentations cover topics from college access/retention, college transition, student leadership, and diversity.
PRESENTATIONS
Tawan's youth programs are specifically designed to inspire, educate, and equip tomorrow's youth with the neccesary skills to become successful. They are interactive, educational, and most importantly fun!
Tawan's Youth Programs are perfect for:
Youth Leadership Conferences
Leadership Institutes
Classroom Presentations
Black History Month Programs
Church Conferences
College Preparation Programs
Assemblies
Graduation Ceremonies
Back To School Programs
Summer Workshops
How to Eat an Elephant: Succeeding as a First Generation College Student
It’s a lot easier to do something after you’ve seen someone else do it first. Being the first person in your family to go to college is not easy. In this presentation, participants will learn about the challenges that first generation college students commonly encounter, the characteristics of first generations and most importantly how to succeed in college despite not knowing the terrain of college. This program can be designed in a combination of educational formats as well as targeted for different audiences.
Prefect for: Student Conferences, Orientation Programs, First Year Experience Programs, and Summer Workshop
What Happens in Greatness, Stays in Greatness
I remember when someone first told me that I was great, up to that point I had never been told those three words but after hearing those words I never was the same. The feeling of being told I was great was one of the best affirmations that I ever received. What Happens in Greatness, Stays in Greatness so is a keynote speech that will inspire any and every audience to reach their personal goals whatever they may be. Greatness never begins with achievements or accomplishments; it begins with a decision to be great. Are you ready to be great?
In this keynote speech:
Participants will be empowered to make changes that will inspire life long success
Participants will learn the importance of freewill and creation in the pursuit of excellence
Participants will be inspired to find and recapture their human birthright, GREATNESS
Perfect for: Student Conferences, Graduation Ceremonies, Church Conferences, Assemblies
COST
Contact Mr. Perry for pricing.
