arthur-sheppard
American
Art Sheppard is a life-long educator, author and dynamic motivational speaker who resides in San Jacinto, California. Art, a credentialed teacher has been writing short stories, poetry and Spoken Word pieces for decades. He has published articles in various newspapers and publications. He is a past recipient of the Newspapers in Education Teacher of the Year Award. He conducts dynamic presentations in various schools. He says that a chance meeting and conversation with Dr. Martin L. King Jr., as a teenager changed his life. He also currently participates and been selected as a featured poet in Spoken Word events in Oceanside California. He is a life-long educator who has dedicated his life to educating young people in America. His passion for writing and, “Spoken Word” make his book, “Talking Penny,” particularly relevant and compelling.
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