Positively Austin

1304 21st ST NE,Austin MN 55912

18 November, 2021

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Keynote Speaker - Mister Brown My single-parent mom taught us to work hard and my grandmother taught me to play hard. I learned quickly that, while there is a lot in life that we cannot control, we each have a super power - the power of our choices. I got started working at a day camp when I was in high school and quickly became “Mister Brown.” At the time it was a good reminder that I needed to act like a grown up, but now I am “Mister Brown” everywhere I go. As I worked with students I quickly realized that they need help choosing well in all of life. My choose well message has grown out of 20+ years of working with students, parents, and professionals. The Choose Well Program has grown over time, however, choosing well is hard when you feel alone. Building connections with people and challenge them to make better choices to live better lives. I got my start as a motivational speaker over 20 years ago but never wanted to just be a one-time presenter. Developing partnerships and relationships became a goal. Using my gift for communicating to a wide range of audiences and the Choose Well Program has enabled me to support schools and families in developing positive school culture. Whether it is motivating students, consulting with administrators, encouraging teachers, or equipping parents, I believe everyone has the “power to choose” and would consider it a privilege to support your community in choosing well. “Oh yeah!” APAC (Austin Positive Action Coalition) has been working with our schools and community as part of a 5-year grant focusing on Positive Community Norms. Feel free to contact APAC at the Austin High School 507.460.1800 ext. 0361 or via e-mail [email protected]. Additional information is also available at www.tructhisaustin.com This grant is made possible by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Division and hosted locally by the PRC. To learn more about the Parenting Resource, visit their website at www.prc-austinmn.org