To Whom It May Concern,

I have been a seventh grade Social Studies teacher at Fremont Middle School for five years. Dean Jacobs delivered an exceptional presentation to our seventh grade student body in the spring of 2003. Dean had the rare opportunity to visit a variety of countries throughout the world and interact with the people and cultures of each region. The experiences he shared during his presentation to my classes were not only educationally beneficial but also exciting to say the least. Students were awed by the stories and slides he shared. In addition, his ability to help students understand and embrace cultural diversity would add greatly to any multi-cultural curriculum.
As an educator, I cannot overstate the benefits of being able to "bring instruction to life" and bridging the gap between the classroom and the real world. Dean's presentation and worldly experience easily facilitated this goal, and I would highly recommend him as a classroom speaker and enrichment source for any dedicated teacher. As a Social Studies teacher, I was honored to have Dean present to my classes and I can honestly say that I was impressed with every aspect of his journey. I only wish that every person could have the same opportunity to meet and better understand the diverse groups of people living in our world today.

Guy L. Whitman
Fremont Middle School
402-727-3100
guy.whitman@fpsmail.org

Blair Middle School Students