Cheryl D. Scales Is Keynote Speaker at Piney Woods Teen Summit

The ‘3R of Action’ is A Signature for Leadership in Life

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 12, 2006 -- Internationally-renowned motivational speaker, Cheryl D. Scales, travels to Piney Woods Country Life School, one of only four historically black boarding schools in the nation, as keynote speaker for their spring-themed summit, “Is It Really Worth It?” Scales brings her energizing unique gifts to all ages and expects to speak with almost 300 students on Friday, May 12, 2006. For detailed speaker information, visit www.cherylscales.com.

Scales said, “These are amazing students who stand at an important crossroads where their presence at Piney Woods gives them opportunity as future contributors, and the ‘3rd R’ of their actions can help them achieve their signature as leaders in society.” CBS’s 60 Minutes, former UN Ambassador Andrew Young, and television talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who donated $43,000, have bestowed national acclaim on Piney Woods because they represent an important model where rules, results, and support are important bookmarks of the success of these students.

More than 90 percent of Piney Woods’ students attend college at state schools and Ivy League schools. This is an impressive record of accomplishment because the school has been described as “about as no-nonsense as education gets in this country.” The mission of Piney Woods is to provide education and educational opportunities for youngsters from lower socioeconomic backgrounds with the understanding that all students can learn.

Program summits are designed to provide information and stimulate dialogue on the issues facing their youth in various areas including their future, safe sex and abstinence, and many other topics. “This is a fabulous chance for youth to gain more information and motivation on important decisions for their lives,” said Arneatha Shoto, Academic Coordinator.

About Cheryl D. Scales
Cheryl D. Scales is an Innovator, Intrapreneur, Entrepreneur, Energizer, Change Agent, and Chief Sass Officer. She launched her own company, the House of Sassy, with a new product, chic shoe lingerieTM. She is enjoying success and stepping forward to the next level. Because of her invention, she is a finalist for two television shows. Cheryl has numerous experiences and programs that teach people how to go for their dreams in multiple dimensions. For further overall information, please visit www.cheryldscales.com.

About Piney Woods
Piney Woods Country Life is one of only four African-American boarding schools in the US. The mission of Piney Woods is to provide education and educational opportunities for youngsters from lower socioeconomic backgrounds with the understanding that all students can learn. A self-sufficient campus inspires individual responsibility and teamwork in the daily lives of its students. The school is located outside of Jackson, Mississippi. with further information at www.pineywoods.org.

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