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Click on the Contact Us icon to the left if you would like Willie to talk to your organization. He is available for book signings and motivational talks.

 I saw two girls from my 10am MWF class last night (Tuesday). They had already read Keisha's Dilemma and were upset that the Ultimate Dilemma was not in stock last night. They read the book in the first two days of class! The kicker is the literature critique over your book is due October 1st. They went on and on about how much they loved your book and how it relates to them. You are getting students to want to read! You are like the JK Rowling of my classes. I cannot thank you enough. Please keep writing. I knew I had a good idea adding your books. Not a single person has complained yet about having to buy your extra books.... That in itself is a miracle.

Professor Kline




I was sitting here looking at you speak to the RockYouth Group on T.V.  You have such a powerful ministry and such a passion for the Word. I know it was the Lord that told me to turn to this station because you were speaking about Romans 12:2, one of my favorite scriptures! You encouraged me this evening and I wanted to encourage you to continue to preach the Word without compromise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Renee

Willie Spears has contributed over 20 hours of service through motivational speaking to our program during the 2007-2008 school year. He has spoken in schools, community venues and Juvenile Justice Facilities within our five-county area. Mr. Spears offered inspiration through realism, humor and heart felt anecdotes. Our student and community members gave an overwhelming positive response to his presentations. Teens Above the Influence is grateful to have partnered with Mr. Spears and we look forward to future opportunities.
Tiffane Raulerson
Coordinator- Teens Above the Influence

Mr. Spears, all I can say is , Wow and Awesome".  You were so good--maybe I should say too good!  I gave your information to my principal and suggested you for our motivational speaker before FCAT. Thanks so very much. 
Dorothy P. Davis
WINGS Site Coordinator
Small Town...Big Thinkers
I can and I will!

On behalf of Bay Detention Center and Bay District Schools, I personally, would like

to THANK YOU for speaking to our Juveniles today.  We have had several speakers come through our facility and only a few have been able to keep the youths attention for

a short span.  However, you, after 2 hours of what seemed like 30 minutes, you had

their undivided attention and keep them interested.  The whole staff as well as

teachers were amazed at the youths interest in you. You were "real" and could

related with them.  That is what they need and long for.  I am so thankful that God

has given you a passion for young people.  We look forward to you visiting our

facility again sometime soon.  We appreciate the book you donated to our library.  I

hope that God will continue to bless you and your family, as I will continue to keep

you in my prayers.

Debi Young

BAY DISTRICT SCHOOLS
Bay Juvenile Detention Center

Willie Spears is an incredibly dynamic young man with such a vision to inspire students.  The story of his own motivation certainly piques one’s interest and truly encourages greatness in those who hear it.  Willie exemplifies Ranger Spirit and Northwestern Oklahoma State University is proud to call him a Ranger.

Lizabeth Richey     Alumni Director

Hey this is Roy Burris, Joel Burris father. Joel was very impressed with the speech you gave to the nwosu football team a while back. My son said the information you gave really helped the team. I talked to coach Barefield about you and he was very impressed.  
Roy Burris

THE BOOK IS HOT!!
Tim is still reading the book. One of my female students read the book in four class
periods. Two of my male students asked to read your book today. This is a book that
will stay in circulation.
You've really been able to tap into the mind of the adolescent. I mean, the boys
were excited to check out the extra copies of the book that I bought.
In my first period class, I used you as the subject to teach figurative language.
This is the paragraph we came up with :
Willie Spears is as funny as Steve Harvey and Tyler Perry together. (Simile)
His humor Hershey chocolate sweet with a twist of nutty truth. (Metaphor)
Spears is really a smart turkey. (Oxymoron)
He made me laugh so hard that my toenails hurt.
Thank you so much for answering the call. You've given me a way to reach students
that's exciting!!

Janice L. Lucas
2008 Teacher of the Year
Bay Districts Schools

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University

I want you to know that you did a phenomenal job speaking to my class.  You have the perfect mix of humor and analogies that these students could really relate to.  The cell phone analogy was dead on with students these days.  I feel that you really helped things click with them.  I have been struggling with some of my students who don’t see the importance of getting involved outside of the classroom.  I really feel that you have opened their eyes to the importance of extending themselves.  I can’t wait to visit with them tomorrow to see what they took from your speaking engagement.  Again thanks for giving back to Northwestern.  I hope you will plan to visit again sometime soon and speak in my future classes.  We have approximately 14 Ranger Connection classes in the fall.  I feel they would all benefit from your experience and wisdom.  Thanks again!

Ride, Rangers!      Alysson Tucker, M.Ed.            Director, Student Life & Counseling     

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If you don’t mind I would like to forward a couple of the reports I collected from the Keisha’s Dilemma reading assignment. If this doesn’t prove you are reaching students, I don’t know what can. Thank you as a teacher and as someone who deeply cares for students too. Your book opened up these students and I would never have known what all they had been through if not for this book.  Also when the sequel is released let me know. I would love to add that to the curriculum as well.
Mistie Kline
Director Academic Success Center
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
http://www.nwosu.edu/STDSERV/ASC/Index.html

Comments from Baccalaureate Service

Coach Spears,

I just had to email you about your speech at the Baccalaureate service on Wednesday. My daughter is a graduating senior and just loved what you talked about. She said that you were “Real” and that you talked about everything they needed to hear. She wished that you were the one to be speaking at tonight’s graduation because she feels like everyone should hear what you have to say. My husband and I thought you “hit the nail on the head” with your advice and the examples that you gave. It was not only inspirational for the seniors, but for the parents as well. Thank you for being so open and honest and for letting your Father lead the way. We have been on several mission trips with our church, but the message you delivered this week was a true God send! We are all so blessed for having been there.

Gwen Knight

 

Coach Spears,

My son is a senior and we attended Baccalaureate last night.  I want to thank you for the message that you gave the graduates last night.  It was very inspiring and gave them “real” stuff to think about.  Jacob, and my youngest son, Jeremy (10th grade) talked all the way home about different things that you said.  Thanks so much!

Cathy


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