The Dean of Travel

Tara Heights Elementary in Papillion NE

In my animal book, the "X" page was intentionally left open to provide an opportunity for students to use thier own wisdom and immigination to create an animal they wish to discover.

This page has been a huge success and embraced at elementary schools to help prepare for my visit.

Tara Heights Elementary in Papillion NE decided to have a contest.  Below are the chosen winners, students who won the chance to have lunch with me, the author! 

Check out their creativity!  It is awesome!  Which one do you like? 

 

Check out the details!!!

 

 

 

Neat!

 

 

 

Love the grass!!

 

 

 

Fun!

 

 

Great colors!

 

 

 

Neat!!

 

 

Love this!

 

 

Centennial Elementary Altoona IA- School visit

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

Delaware Elementary- Altoona IA

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

Lynch and West Boyd school visits- Nebraska

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

Wheeler Elementary presentation- Omaha Nebraska

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!

Montclair Elementary School visit- Omaha Nebraska

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

Book signing Hy-Vee Fremont NE

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

Neihardt Elementary school visit Omaha Nebraska

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. 

Linden Elementary School visit- Fremont NE

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

North Platte book signing- A to Z book store.

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