The Optimist

Goldsboro, NC

$500.00 hour

Travels up to 120 miles

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Rare Disease Day Presentation by Tyrone Starkie

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Employee of the year with disabilities

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Mentees Wayne Community College Allumni

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Lex Gillette, a three-time Paralympic medalist and world record holder in the long jump

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Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Banquet 2018

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Overview

My name is Tyrone Starkie, CEO & Founder of non-profit organization Community Heroes. I'm also a Psychology Professor at North Carolina Wesleyan College, and a Professional Tutor at Wayne Community College. I serve as a committee member for the Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities. I was awarded MCPD 2019 committee member of the year. I've been a Achievement Coach and a Mentoring Coordinator.


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Booking information

Price range: $500.00 hour

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes

About

My name is Tyrone Starkie, Despite being born with Muscular Dystrophy I’ve lived a very independent life. I finished high school in a traditional setting, obtained my Associate's degree in Human Service’s, Bachelor’s in Psychology, and a Master’s in Psychology. I’ve been working part-time at Wayne Community College since 2010. I have over 10 years of education in psychology and human services, five years work experience as an Achievement Coach, four years as a Minority Male Mentor Advisor, one year experience as a Minority Male Mentor Coordinator. I taught my first N.C. Wesleyan College course in January 2016. I am looking forward to teaching my second course in October. My wife and I have been married for four years now. We had our first child November 05, 2016 a handsome boy.

Past booked events

November 2018

24

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

9:00pm - 9:30pm

Rocky Mount, NC

Setup requirements

light weight microphone, round coffee table (mini)

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