Rudy Bernardo
Author, speaker and consultant. Developer of "Word of the Week" and Changing Lives Curriculum.
rbernardo@woh.rr.com

James Flannagan
Storyteller with character themes
http://www.positivetales.org/main.htm 

Lawrence Funderburke Youth Organization
Dedicated to helping at-risk youth through positive leadership activities.
http://www.lfyo.org/

Shawn Harper
Columbus City Schools grad, former NFL player, and current motivational speaker and life coach.
http://www.shawnharper.org/index.html 

Paul Lintern
Speaker on topics such as personal responsibility, positive attitude, honesty, gratitude, respect for the flag, Ohio founders and bullying.  
linternpau@AOL.com  or 419-571-9920

Kathy Meyer
The Legacy Group, Partnerships Make A Difference
1601 W. Fifth Ave., #106
Columbus, OH 43212
(P) 614.488.3459
(F) 614.488.1864
info@partnershipsmakeadifference.org 
www.partnershipsmakeadifference.org

Gene Nofsinger, M.S.
A former curriculum director, Gene is an adjunct instructor for Ashland University and consults with districts throughout Ohio on character education
nofsinger4576@sbcglobal.net 

Project Love®
Remember The Children Foundation
23611 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 380
Beachwood, OH 44122
(phone) 216.593.0020 (fax) 216.593.0025
www.projectlove.org 
Project Love® is a character-building training and education organization. Through workshops, community events, leadership training and media programs, Project Love empowers teens and adults to build a culture of kindness, caring and respect wherever they go.

David A. Spencer, M.Ed.
Character Education Coordinator, Kent City Schools 1997-2007; Adjunct Instructor Kent State University, Ashland University; Certified Trainer in Ethical Fitness: Institute for Global Ethics
Offering: Character Eduation Presentations and Workshops, Ethical Fitness Seminars, and Character Education Consultations. University credit is available for workshops and seminars.
jspencer@bright.net 

Dr. Mike Thomson
Dr. Mike Thomson is the host of the very popular, "In Search of Character" video series being used in grades 6-12. Dr. Mike, as he is known around the world, can deliver a highly interactive and energizing keynote, professional development program or conduct a content-packed, note-taking half or full day seminar for your next special event. Dr. Mike will tailor his K-12 programs for students, staff, parents, and sports programs to meet your special needs. Check out what Dr. Mike does for other schools at:http://www.itsallaboutcharacter.com 
or contact him at: 
5748 Royal Lytham Court, Dublin, Ohio 
1-800-290-2482 
drmike@itsallaboutcharacter.com 

Nancy Utterback
Dr. Nancy Utterback has been conducting customized character education training for schools throughout Ohio for the past 10 years. (see also Walsh University)
Communicate Institute Training and Development, Inc.
P.O. Box 35543
Canton, OH 44735
330.833.7986
330.837.1724 (fax)
http://www.communicateinstitute.com/ 
nancy@communicateinstitute.com 

Janet Vinciguerra, M.A. Guidance & Counseling
Workshops to help build a Culture of Respect, Responsbility and Excellence in classrooms for all children
VINCI Educational Consulting
chillvinci@hotmaill.com 

Youth 4 Youth
Dedicated to fostering youth character and leadership development.
http://www.youth4youth.org/ 

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