Brenda Combs

Brenda Combs

Brenda Combs is Ambassador of Inspiration & Achievement at the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Combs went from homeless to becoming a respected teacher. Her autobiography “"In My Shoes"” will be available in late 2008.

Recognition

She has been named one of the best teachers of the year for the 2005–2006 school year. She was also listed on the National Deans List in 2004, 2005, and 2006. [http://www.paridymeweb.com/starshine/teacher.aspx?Page=6]

Some of her accomplishments include: [http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/brenda-combs-went-from-drug-addict-to-class-act/article48627.html]
* Letter of recognition from First Lady Laura Bush in May 2007
* Distinguished Teacher Award from Grand Canyon University 2007
* Who's Who Among America's Teachers [http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/stories/KTVKLNews20070223_brenda-combs_homeless_hero.8123740.html]
* Spirit of Education Award - University of Phoenix [http://adcprisoninfo.az.gov/AR99/99Awards.htm]

Notes

External links

* [http://talktobrenda.com Talk to Brenda blog]
* [http://www.endhomelessness.org/content/article/detail/2005 National Alliance to End Homelessness]
* [http://www.gcu.edu/media/news/2007-11-01_Brenda_Combs,_Class_Act__Reader's%20Digest%20Nov.pdf GCU Media Report, November 2007 ]
* [http://www.gcu.edu/media/pr/2007-05-08_GCU_Graduates_Record_Number_of_Students.pdf GCU Graduation Report,2007 ]


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