
Devonia Reed
Devonia Reed is an author, speaker , educator and empowerment advocate. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Education and her Master's degree in Reading. Ms. Reed has served as a public school educator for over 18 years in various capacities. She also served as a program director of Girls of Grace Youth Center, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to mentoring girls and young women. As a single mother of four boys, she juggled the responsibility of raising her boys and educating at risk students. She has dedicated her life to educating children, and acting as an advocate on their behalves. Ms. Reed's life experiences and her passion for making a difference in the lives of women and children, has "pushed her into purpose" and enables her to be successful in her quest to have a positive impact on the lives of others. She is now empowering others to be "stretched into greatness".
Devonia Reed is an author, speaker , educator and empowerment advocate. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Education and her Master's degree in Reading. Ms. Reed has served as a public school educator for over 18 years in various capacities. She also served as a program director of Girls of Grace Youth Center, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to mentoring girls and young women. As a single mother of four boys, she juggled the responsibility of raising her boys and educating at risk students. She has dedicated her life to educating children, and acting as an advocate on their behalves. Ms. Reed's life experiences and her passion for making a difference in the lives of women and children, has "pushed her into purpose" and enables her to be successful in her quest to have a positive impact on the lives of others. She is now empowering others to be "stretched into greatness".
Maximizing Your Potential
Fitting In Isn't Easy
In recent years, the reports of bullying and bullying related suicides has risen. For many children, bullying has a detrimental effect on the way they view themselves, and can cause serious damage to their self-esteem. This speech highlights the repercussions and signs of bullying, and what adults can do to address this issue.

