About Deborah T. Simon: Speaker at Our First Event

Deborah is an education administration professional who is also a lecturer, writer, public speaker child advocate and minister who talks stories. Drawing from her rich family history inspired by Momma Tee, and using stories from around the world, she weaves vivid, colorful, powerful pictures that tell of a time past, a time present, and a time yet to come. She talks stories to teach lessons, she talks stories to entertain and delight, she talks stories that challenge our beliefs, and she talks stories that touch our heart.

Deborah received her B.A. in Fine Arts and Masters in Education from San Francisco State University and received a Masters in Divinity from the four year Meru Seminary in San Jose California. Deborah was ordained an interfaith Minister in 2005.

The heart of her ministry is building bridges to foster communication and respect amongst the world's religions. A powerful speaker, she touches the heart and engages the listener in the story. Deborah uses the story to illuminate, inspire; and to provoke thought, contemplation, and reflection.

Listening to Deborah talking stories is magical. A great storyteller she tailors the story or writes a customized story to meet the needs of diverse audiences including business leaders, parents, educational professional developers, and workshop leaders in the educational arena; and audiences of all ages.

Deborah has presented as keynote speaker at conferences and conventions, her stories have set the tenor of business and professional development seminars. She has worked with the Art Council Silicon Valley as a teaching artist placed in preschool classrooms and an early education professional and educator. As a lecturer, she includes stories to set the foundation for discussion, stories that provide a window into a subject area, and stories that can be used in the classroom to connect two or more subject areas; Deborah also teaches "storytelling" for educators at San Jose Community College in San Jose.

All the stories written and all stories shared by Reverend Simon are her offerings to the world for reconciliation and peace. Deborah Simon gives you stories for your heart, your souls, and your Spirit.

Deborah just published Whispered Blessings: Stories to Inform, Illuminate, and Inspire; a book of short stories all told by Momma Tee. More about the book can be found at the publisher's website.

Published at: Aug. 6, 2010

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