People ask why I bring umbrellas to schools. It is because sometimes one must be dramatic to illustrate a point. When students raise the canopies above their heads, they know it is a symbol they are loved and that they can accomplish anything in life.

As the founder of the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest, it is remarkable to see hundreds of thousands of participants boosted to higher levels of self esteem. Would you agree that is a needed ingredient for our modern world?

FlyUp! is a fresh look at the power of positive thinking and is an inspirational program for all Orange County students. Teachers reserve your Career Day or entire school assembly.