Join our friends from State Support Team Region 11 as they hear from speaker, poet, and advocate LeDerick Horn for an inspirational message about how families can help build better schools.
The Family’s Role in Building Better Schools
Guest Speaker: LeDerick Horne
Monday, June 14
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Virtual
About LeDerick Horne
Labeled with a Learning Disability in third grade, LeDerick Horne defies any and all labels. He’s a:
- Dynamic spoken-word poet
- Tireless advocate for all People with Disabilities
- Inspiring motivational speaker
- Bridge-builder between learners and leaders in the U.S. and around the world
- Role model for all races, genders, and generations.
The grandson of one of New Jersey’s most prominent civil rights leaders, LeDerick uses his gift for spoken-word poetry as the gateway to larger discussions on equal opportunity, pride, self-determination, and hope for People with Disabilities. He regularly addresses an array of academic, government, social, and business groups, including appearances at the White House, the United Nations, Harvard University, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, and the State Departments of Education across the US. His work addresses the challenges of all disabilities, uniting the efforts of diverse groups in order to achieve substantive, systemic change.
Learn more about LeDerick: https://www.lederick.com/