Pamela Sims, M.Ed is the award winning author of the international best seller, Awakening Brilliance: How to Inspire Children to Become Successful Learners. Winner of the: Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario Women's Writer's Award for outstanding contribution to teachers, parents and students. Winner of the: Athena Award for excellence in mentoring in education. Winner of the: Peel Elementary Occasional Teacher’s Award of Notable Excellence and Achievement in a literary contribution. Received a Citation from the Office of the Mayor of Jersey City for her presentation on "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder". Pamela Sims, an accomplished speaker has a background in education, psychology, human resources, business and finance that allows her to bring a special richness to her presentations. Pamela has inspired and motivated thousands to improve their lives and those of their children.   Pamela Sims’ presentations offer a fresh perspective on the habitual thinking of many individuals, educational institutions and organizations. Each presentation offers an opportunity to look at many of the failure issues we take for granted and see how we can use this information to improve our own lives, relationships and careers, and the lives of those we care about.   Many adults and children carry a lot of baggage about themselves that they collected when they went to school. Much of this baggage is keeping them from feeling really good about themselves and from making better career, relationship and life choices. Pamela Sims’ presentations help adults and children move beyond these barriers and forward successfully with their education, careers and relationships.   For her master’s thesis, Ms. Sims asked students what was important to them in education. She felt her research was so important for educators and parents to know that she rewrote her thesis by weaving true teacher-student experiences into a fictionalized story. The result is the award winning book, Awakening Brilliance. When asked who should read Awakening Brilliance - anyone who is going to school or has ever been to school will benefit from this information.   All presentations are participatory and interactive. Pamela believes the audience benefits from experiencing what she’s talking about. It helps them to shift their thinking and leaves them feeling motivated and inspired. Each presentation is customized to meet the needs of clients.   More on Pamela Sims:   Pamela Sims has been a hands-on educator for over 24 years. She has extensive experience both as an administrator and as a teacher. She has taught in both regular and special education classes at all levels working mostly with children with learning and behavioral problems.   In December 2000, Ms. Sims was invited to the UN as a child expert for the State of the World Children’s Forum organized by UNICEF.   Ms. Sims is an International Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Consultant for educators, parent organizations and businesses.   Ms. Sims produced and hosted the radio show, ‘For the Love of Kids’. The show featured interviews with experts to help make life better for kids and their families.   Ms. Sims has personally been interviewed by the media in over 100 newspapers, radio and television shows on education related issues.   Pamela Sims is a Writer, Columnist and Editor: Author of the award winning, international best seller, Awakening Brilliance Web site columnist for Comcast Cable T.V. on education and health related matters She was a Facility Coordinator for, Learning Forum – SuperCamp, a summer camp that helps teens develop their self-esteem, learning skills and pride in their individual differences.   She is the Director of Marketing, Public Relations, and Sales for Bayhampton Publications – Raised public awareness using the media, including news releases, reviews, radio, TV and print interviews.   She was the Media Coordinator for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Olympic sponsorship program – Organized many of the physical aspects of the events put on by CBC for their Olympic corporate sponsors both in Toronto and Atlanta. Promoted the events through the media and acted as a coordinator of program at each event. Published in: Woman Newsmagazine – Spring 1998 The Weekly Chronicle – October 1997 to December 1997 Yes Magazine - November 1997 Maryland Family Magazine – November 1997 The Montreal Suburban – September to November 1997 Parent to Parent – April/May 1997 The Journal of Mental Imagery – Spring/Summer 1996 Curriculum on Life Skills for Learning Disabled Children Integrating Learning in a Gifted Classroom. Newsletter editor for the Council for Exceptional Children: Ontario Division for Learning Disabilities. Some of the organizations Pamela Sims, M.Ed., has presented for: Akron District School Board Antigua Sidewalk University Association for Bright Children Brant Haldiman–Norfolk Catholic School Board Brock University Parenting Conference Canadian Federation of University Women Chateauguay High School Communities Together for Children Council for Exceptional Children Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Edward Jones Investments Feingold Association of the USA George Mason University Halton Catholic District School Board Independent Day School Learning Disabilities Association of Mississauga, Ontario Learning Disabilities Association of USA Leaside Women’s Association Whitby Rotary Club Maine Support Network Merrill Lynch National Dropout Prevention Assoc. National Parent Teachers Association Conference National Staff Development Conference New Brunswick Teachers’ Association North Vancouver Association of Elementary Administrators North York Catholic District School Board Principals North York Catholic Principals' Conference Ontario Middle Level Education Assoc. Peel District School Board Professional  Resource Centre for Child Care Quebec Provincial Association of Teachers RBC Dominion Securities Ridley College Right Management Consultants Sidewalk University Student Challenge International Summer Institute for Teachers T.D. Investments Toronto District School Board UNICEF Virginia Department of Education YMCA York District School Board York University Young Presidents' Organization Education: Ms. Sims has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, a Bachelor of Education degree, a certificate to teach English as a Second Language, a Specialist Certificate in Special Education, a Masters of Education in educational administration and is a graduate of the Canadian Securities Institute. Contact Information It’s easy to arrange a presentation for your conference, school, business or organization. Our presentations are cost effective and your satisfaction is guaranteed. © Pamela Sims Author of the International Bestseller Awakening Brilliance How to Inspire Children to Become Successful Learners Now in it's 7th Updated Printing Print Page Loveofkids@aol.com E-mail her at: Author of the International Bestseller Awakening Brilliance How to Inspire Children to Become Successful Learners Now in it's 7th Updated Printing