It was a special day with the students and staff at Centennial Elementary in Altoona IA!
Hanging out with some of my new friends at Centennial Elementary.
The students prepare for a journey of exploring animals and habitats from around the world.
How fun is this!
Priceless image! Why I do what I do!
Thank you to the students and staff at Centennial Elementary for having me visit for a day! I look forward to keeping in touch and seeing you again in the future!
Cheers,
Dean
What a fun visit with my friends at Delaware Elementary in Altoona IA!
Mr. Walker prepares the students for our time together!
One big kid and a lot of little kids!
Hanging out with Mrs. Clark, my cousin and some of her students!
A big thank you to the students and staff at Delaware Elemetary for such a fun day!
Cheers,
Dean
I love spending time in smaller communities and the schools there.
First up was Lynch NE, with the help and support from Eileen Pickering who helped champion my visit, thanks!
What a great group of students.
Some new friends in Lynch.
Sometimes a photo really is worth a thousand words......
Next was the West Boyd schools, starting with the elementary kids in Butte NE.
One big kid and lot of little kids hanging out in Butte NE.
Signing some autographs in the West Boyd elementary school.
The West Boyd high school in Spencer NE.
A sincere and warm thank you to the Lynch and West Boyd staff and students for making my visit to enjoyable!
I look forward to when our paths cross again!
Cheers,
Dean
After six years, Wheeler Elementary in Omaha NE invited me back once again to spend the day!
What fun!
Finding joy while looking at photos from around the world.
Eager and ready to go!
The internal flames were burning a little brighter when was done!
Hanging out with some of my new friends at Wheeler Elementary!
I have one of the greatest privileges in the world to be of service in inspiring young people about the world in which they live! How lucky can one person be!
An entire day was spent at Neihardt Elementary School in Omaha Nebraska. Another return visit and one of the best compliments you can get, being asked to return!
Students at Neihardt enjoying images from around the world.
A big thank you to the staff and students at Neihardt Elementary for treating with such kindness and respect!
Cheers,
Dean
What a fun day at Hy-Vee! A huge thank you to all who stopped out to say hi and to buy books! Your support is GREATLY appreciated!
Getting great help from my friend Joyce Winfield and my brother Dale!
My friend Chad Sharp at Hy-Vee who helped organize my day at the store!
A special shout out to Hy-Vee for all the support, THANKS!
Cheers,
Dean
What a wodnerful day at Neihardt Elementary!
My name up in lights!
A happy group of students and a happy author!
A big thank you to Principal Mrs. Novotny-Buss for inviting me to visit Neihardt Elementary.
Last Thursday afternoon I had the chance to visit Linden, the elementary school of my co-author ms Amy Tharp. How fun is that!
These faces share a powerful testimonial of my time at Linden Elementary.
Mr. Robinson, the Principal at Linden Elementary prepares the students for a Wondrous Journey with wild animals.
A sincere thank you to the students and staff at Linden Elementary for inviting me to visit.
Cheers,
Dean
A big thank you to my friend Sharon at the A-Z book store in North Platte Nebraska for hosting and promoting a book signing for my new animal book.
To read more about the special event, follow the link to the story in the North Platte newspaper.
I always enjoy my time in North Platte Nebraska, thank you!
Cheers,
Dean
What a magical time at Highland Elementary, home of my co-author Amy Tharp!
Two full days at Highland was a special treat for me, and the opportunity to celebrate the creation of the new animal book Wondrous Creatures.
What a great group of young writers!
HIghland students working on their non fiction writing skills!
A couple of writers having some fun at Highland Elementary in Littleton CO.
Highland Elementary in Littleton CO is just awesome!
