LELAND, MI --
Leland, MI- Alisha Glass, nationally recognized setter for the three time consecutive NCAA Division I title champion volleyball team at Penn State is returning to the community of Leland, Michigan to speak. Alisha will be at the Leland Public School High School Gym on the night of Thursday, March 11th at 7:00 pm to present "Setting in Pursuit of a Dream" hosted by the Leland Educational Foundation. Join Alisha as she shares her journey of fulfilling her dreams beginning as a Leelanau youth to her current position on the US Women’s National Volleyball team. Gain insight into how she has vigorously evolved from a youth athlete with nontraditional experience to obtaining a highly awarded collegiate career. Through her leadership skills, commitment and innate attributes Alisha continually establishes and attains her future goals without forgetting the influences of her past. The dynamism obtained by this young woman both on and off the court will intrigue and inspire any audience as you learn about how a small town athlete has become a national star. Will we see her in London 2012?
The Insight and Inspiration Speaker Series will be held throughout the 2009/2010 school year to illuminate, entertain, and inspire the community by providing an interaction with Leelanau’s many, often nationally-recognized, local experts in their respective fields. These individuals will bring the world to Leelanau while sharing how Leelanau has influenced their lives.
This evening is open to individuals of all ages and will begin at 7 pm followed by a short Q & A. Individual tickets are available for $10.00 at the door or in advance from the Leland Public School office, Pedaling Beans Coffeehouse in Lake Leelanau, or The Front Porch of Suttons Bay. Student admission is $5.00 at the door or $4.00 in advance. Family attendance is encouraged with a special rate of $25.00. All proceeds will benefit the Leland Educational Foundation which funds enrichment programs for Leland Public School students and classrooms.
The Leland Educational Foundation mission is to complement and enhance the world-class educational experience for students (K-12) attending Leland Public Schools through private donations received from local businesses, community organizations, parents and other area residents. For more information about the Leland Educational Foundation or the Insight and Inspiration Speaker Series visit www.lelandeducationalfoundation.org.
