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Kimberlie Dykeman has been invited by the leaders of the Association of Texas Professional Educators to participate as a featured speaker at the 29th Annual ATPE State Convention. The event is held for its 112,000 members and is slated to be held at the Austin Convention Center April 2-4.

The TV personality, motivational speaker and author of "Pure Soapbox" will be leading a professional development session on Thursday, April 2 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

The presentation to be delivered is entitled:
“21st Century SOAPBOX® Showcase: Timeless Motivation for Today’s Teachers”. Dykeman will have her newly published book "Pure Soapbox" on sale for all attendees to purchase.

About “PURE SOAPBOX”: For burned-out 9-to-5ers, mid-life crisis victims, single moms, bored empty-nesters, new grads, executives and entrepreneurs alike! Filled with Kimberlie’s unique bite-sized gems of wisdom wrapped around famous quotes of the most influential people of our time. “PURE SOAPBOX” will help you face challenges, change your perspective, embrace the kid in you, take the road less traveled, be courageous in your faith, and seize the day! A PORTION OF PROCEEDS IS DONATED TO LIVESTRONG™! Also available nationwide in bookstores, online retailers and of course http://www.puresoapbox.com
Corporate/bulk orders may also be placed. Info will be available for Kimberlie’s keynotes and special event hosting. QUESTIONS: (310) 500-9587

Official Website: http://www.atpe.org

Added by KimberlieDykeman on December 5, 2008