I had a great meeting recently with Brian Duggan here in Seattle from Carnegie Learning which is a learning program for students that is especially helpful in learning math. Carnegie Learning provides research c
entered, middle school and high school curriculum, that are continually improved based on student learning strategies and the changing landscape of education. They provide both text and software components to connect with how students learn and support teachers and leaders with a comprehensive professional development plan to ensure the success of all. As you know, education is one of my passions, and am always looking at a variety of solutions that will help our students learn better. I was very impressed by what Carnegie Learning offers and the great success track record that is put together over the years. I hope to be working with Brian and Carnegie Learning in speaking to schools and school districts throughout the Northwest to see if we can get this wonderful program in front of students who could really benefit from it. I’m hoping to find groups/companies who would sponsor a number of licenses that would provide the program to students/families who can’t afford it ( by the way, it’s very affordable for the vast majority of us , but there are a lot of families/students who would appreciate some assistance). Thanks for the information Brian, and looking forward to helping our students in anyway we can. www.carnegielearning.com
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
[email protected]
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at [email protected] and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
