Ronnie Sidney II
Keynote Speaker: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Disability Advocate & Author of "Nelson Beats the Odds"
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Ronnie Sidney II Biography
Ronnie Sidney II, LCSW, is a 2014 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Social Work master's program. In 2017, Sidney became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and was recognized as one of 15 Black Male Therapists You Should Know by HuffPost. Sidney spent nearly two decades working in mental health with youth & adults.
Sidney is both a best-selling and award-winning author. He released Amazon bestseller Nelson Beats the Odds in 2015, a semiautobiographical comic book about a young man who struggles with the shame of being placed in special education. Sidney's books created a platform for him to enter the professional speaking realm. Sidney currently travels all across the United States, presenting at conferences, conventions, colleges, schools, and more.
Old Dominion University honored Sidney with the prestigious Darden Award in 2017. The award is given to Darden College of Education alumnus who have made outstanding achievements. In 2020, Virginia Commonwealth University featured Sidney in the Shafer Court Connections magazine. He was one of 200 VCU Alumni featured in The Power Issue, which honored inspiring alumni.
In addition to his professional and academic life, Sidney is a loving husband and father. He enjoys exercising, attending broadways plays, and listening to music. Sidney is a member of several boards, including the advisory board for VCU's Center on Transition Innovations (VCU-CTI). The Center on Transition Innovations (CTI) at Virginia Commonwealth University provides evidence-based resources and information along with emerging practices in the field. Sidney is also an active member of the Essex County Economic Development Authority and Essex Youth Football Association.
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Ronnie Sidney II Speaking Topics
The interactive presentation seeks to inspire participants to use supportive relationships with their students as a vehicle for empowerment. Despite age, race and gender differences, Sidney and his special education teacher were able to connect in a unique way. Sidney will share their inspirational story and provide strategies for participants seeking to forge caring relationships with their most challenging students. The presentation will equip participants with tools they can use to minimize burnout and empower their students.
The writing and illustrative workshop is designed to help participants become confident and creative writers. During the workshop we will discuss the “5 Ws” and explore what it takes to make a comic book. Participants will have time to design their comic book from cover to cover. They will engage in the writing process by selecting topics, drafting, illustrating, and sharing their work with their peers.
While enrolled in Essex County Public Schools, Ronnie Sidney, II spent seven years in special education. He was diagnosed as learning disabled and learning and attention issues were ADHD and Dysgraphia. The presentation will guide you through Sidney’s early academic experiences, exploring how resilience, along with some very special people, helped him break barriers.
This workshop will introduce participants to tardigrades, the most resilient species on earth. You will learn the advantages of resilience and how it develops effective leadership. We will discuss mental health and the guiding principles for social and emotional wellness. The workshop is interactive and will include several team-building activities.
As a Black father, I often ponder how I am viewed through society's lens. This presentation seeks to dispel the absent black father myth and explore the current and historical perceptions black fathers in America. The presentation will also examine the risk, protective and resilience factors of non-residential, single and incarcerated Black fathers and their children."
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How much does it cost to book Ronnie Sidney II for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ronnie Sidney II, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ronnie Sidney II are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ronnie Sidney II, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Ronnie Sidney II speak about?
Ronnie Sidney II is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Children's Authors, Black Heritage, Youth, Social Activism, Education, Disability, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Overcoming Adversity and Resilience.
Where does Ronnie Sidney II travel from?
Ronnie Sidney II generally travels from Tappahannock, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Ronnie Sidney II?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ronnie Sidney II for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ronnie Sidney II for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ronnie Sidney II or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Ronnie Sidney II is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Children's Authors and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ronnie Sidney II for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ronnie Sidney II generally travels from Tappahannock, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christine Walker, MPPA, Brooks Gibbs and Isha W. Metzger, Ph.D.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ronnie Sidney II for an upcoming event.
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Ronnie Sidney II Speaking Topics
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The Power of Connecting with One Caring Adult
The interactive presentation seeks to inspire participants to use supportive relationships with their students as a vehicle for empowerment. Despite age, race and gender differences, Sidney and his special education teacher were able to connect in a unique way. Sidney will share their inspirational story and provide strategies for participants seeking to forge caring relationships with their most challenging students. The presentation will equip participants with tools they can use to minimize burnout and empower their students.
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Nelson Beats the Odds Comic Creator Workshop
The writing and illustrative workshop is designed to help participants become confident and creative writers. During the workshop we will discuss the “5 Ws” and explore what it takes to make a comic book. Participants will have time to design their comic book from cover to cover. They will engage in the writing process by selecting topics, drafting, illustrating, and sharing their work with their peers.
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The Journey from a Child with Learning and Attention Issues to a Best-Selling Author
While enrolled in Essex County Public Schools, Ronnie Sidney, II spent seven years in special education. He was diagnosed as learning disabled and learning and attention issues were ADHD and Dysgraphia. The presentation will guide you through Sidney’s early academic experiences, exploring how resilience, along with some very special people, helped him break barriers.
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Tardigrade Mentality: Overcoming Uncertainty, Adversity, and Unexpected Events
This workshop will introduce participants to tardigrades, the most resilient species on earth. You will learn the advantages of resilience and how it develops effective leadership. We will discuss mental health and the guiding principles for social and emotional wellness. The workshop is interactive and will include several team-building activities.
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Perceptions of the Black Father
As a Black father, I often ponder how I am viewed through society's lens. This presentation seeks to dispel the absent black father myth and explore the current and historical perceptions black fathers in America. The presentation will also examine the risk, protective and resilience factors of non-residential, single and incarcerated Black fathers and their children."
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How do I book Ronnie Sidney II to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ronnie Sidney II for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ronnie Sidney II, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ronnie Sidney II or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ronnie Sidney II for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ronnie Sidney II, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ronnie Sidney II are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ronnie Sidney II, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ronnie Sidney II speak about?
Ronnie Sidney II is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Children's Authors, Black Heritage, Youth, Social Activism, Education, Disability, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Overcoming Adversity and Resilience. -
Where does Ronnie Sidney II travel from?
Ronnie Sidney II generally travels from Tappahannock, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ronnie Sidney II?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ronnie Sidney II for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ronnie Sidney II for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ronnie Sidney II or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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