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Tamara has a B.A. in Speech and English Education and a Masters Degree in Education/Counseling from Montana State University. She has diverse background in education and business that includes work as a college instructor, speech coach and account executive for a Television station and film company. She owns her own business, Communications Plus.

Education Keynotes

Presentation Titles

• WHAT'S RIGHT WITH EDUCATION TODAY? PLENTY: An inspirational presentation of educational successes that aren’t recorded on tests.
• LEAD THE PARADE OR GET TRAMPLED: Handling No Child Left Behind
• EDUCATION ONLY WORKS IF WE WORK TOGETHER: Involving Parents In The Education Of Students
• BE YOURSELF: BE YOUR BEST: Leadership skills for students
• I HAVE M.S. BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE ME

Business Keynotes

Presentation Titles

• BURNOUT IS NOT A WAY TO KEEP WARM
• TAKING CHARGE OF CHANGE
• STAYING UP IN DOWN TIMES
• FINDING YOUR VOICE: How to present a great speech
• I HAVE M.S. BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE ME
• WISE WORDS FROM A SIMPLE LIFE

  "BURNOUT IS NOT A WAY TO KEEP WARM!"
  The Road To Life Is Paved With Purpose

  Too many business leaders have forgotten how to laugh and keep their lives in perspective. Tamara reveals how to stay focused and successful while handling the myriad of challenges facing today's employers and employees. Audiences learn through the healthy process of laughter how to define success and keep their lives in balance. Tamara's humor and humanity will help you rediscover your priorities and take charge of your life.

  TAKING CHARGE OF CHANGE
  Technology is exploding, organizational change is the status quo, downsizing is a daily event and job loyalty is a thing of the past.

  The unknown is always unnerving and yet the unknown has become the norm in the stress-filled environment of the new millennium. This presentation will give you practical skills for handling change, stress and communication challenges. You will learn to be an inspirational leader who builds a successful team.

  "STAYING UP IN DOWN TIMES"
  

  Developing a Resilient Spirit

  We know life isn't fair. We know relationships, both professional and personal, are imperfect and difficult. However, knowing this does not always make it easy to accept life's tough challenges. This presentation will give you practical skills for turning adversity into opportunity.