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Dave Endicott, Superintendent, Pine River-Backus, MN School District
“We had the great privilege of having Shelly Boyum-Breen visit our elementary school and speak to our high school girls. Her message of perseverance and hard work as told through her stories about Shelly Bean the Sports Queen was very well received. Our students were engaged in the conversations and Shelly's ability to relate to students from all walks of life was apparent. Shelly is a gifted presenter with a wonderful story to tell. The connection she made for our students was meaningful. Shelly's flexibility in working with our schedule and doing two very different presentations was appreciated and she handled it flawlessly. I strongly recommend districts take advantage of the message from Shelly Bean the Sports Queen.”
Nicole Herron, Media Specialist, Kerr Elem, Allen, TX
"My students and staff loved having Shelly visit with us this week. I have heard nothing but glowing reports from everyone. Students stayed engaged and really connected to her personal stories about the lessons she has learned from playing sports. So many of them could relate and had stories of their own that they wanted to share. While the books themselves are geared more for younger students, the 4th-6th grade students really got a lot out of the presentation too."
Molly Thomas, Intervention Specialist, Red Oak Elementary, MN
"Having Shelly visit our school was a great experience for both girls and boys! Shelly is able to connect with kids and deliver a powerful message that is important for all kids to hear."
Joan Magnuson, Media Specialist, Brooklyn Center, MN
"Shelly entertained all of our students with her wonderful storytelling of perseverance. She mixes her own personal stories with Shelly Bean's to keep kids of all ages engaged. The books have been popular both as stories and for the sports skills instructions included."
Past & Upcoming appearances:
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Sept. 28, 2024 - Alliance Francaise, Minneapolis, MN
Sept. 26, 2024 - Lowell Elem, Baxter, MN
May, 2023 - Normandale Elem, Edina, MN
Feb. 8, 2023 - Pinewood & Eastview Elem, Monticello, MN
May 9, 2022 - Westwood Elem, Zimmerman, MN
May 3, 2022 - Big Woods Elem, St. Michael, MN
April 22, 2022 - Women’s Coaches Symposium, Mpls, MN
April 2, 2022 - Read to the Final Four, Minneapolis Convention Ctr
Jan. 24-28, 2022 - St. Michael Elem, St. Michael, MN
April 20, 2021 - Centennial Elem, Fargo, ND
Feb. 11, 2020 - Baxter Elem & Harrison Elem, Brainerd-Baxter, MN
Feb. 6, 2020 - Seward Montessori, Minneapolis, MN
Feb. 4, 2020 - Grainwood Elem, Prior Lake-Savage, MN
Jan. 8-9, 2020 - Guest Lecturer on History of Girls and Women in Sports, Franklin College, IN
Dec. 21, 2019 - Booking Signing @ MN Wild Hockey, XCEL Energy Center
Nov. 2, 2019 - Lakslaget Women’s Group Keynote, Golden Valley, MN
Oct. 15, 2019 - Parkside & Westside Elementary Schools, Marshall, MN
Oct. 11, 2019 - MN Shape Conference Presenter, Minnetrista, MN
Oct. 4, 2019 - Memorial School and Fierce Ed Center, Tinley Park and Oak Forest, IL
Oct. 3, 2019 - Fulton School & Kruse Ed Center, Tinley Park and Orland Park, IL
Sept. 21, 2019 - Medina Days, Medina, MN
Aug. 29, 2019 - Holdingford School Dist. Staff Day, Holdingford, MN
Aug. 7, 2019 - Girls Empowerment Academy, Brainerd, MN
July 11, 2019 - Westside Boys and Girls Club, St. Paul, MN
May 29, 2019 - Andover Elem, Andover, MN
May 16, 2019 - Armatage Elem Family Night, Mpls, MN
April 29, 2019 - The Cheryl Reeve Show Live, Pourhouse, Mpls, MN
April 27, 2019 - Gigi’s Playhouse, St. Louis Park, MN
April 19, 2019 - Women Coaches Symposium, U of MN
April 6, 2019 - University of St. Mary’s Grad Symposium, Mpls, MN
Mar. 22, 2019 - Clear Springs Elem., Minnetonka, MN
Mar. 21, 2019 - Armatage Elem, Minneapolis, MN
Mar. 19, 2019 - Cedar Island Elem, Maple Grove, MN
Mar. 18, 2019 - Kiwanis Club, Brainerd, MN
Mar. 14, 2019 - Hayfield Elem, Hayfield, MN
Mar. 7-8, 2019 - Multiple Schools, Sherman, TX
Feb. 2, 2019 - National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Central Lakes College, Brainerd, MN
Jan. 26, 2019 - Brainerd Family YMCA, Brainerd, MN
Jan. 14, 2019 - Rum River Elem, Andover, MN
Dec. 16, 2018 - Reading and Signing, Holidazzle, MN
Dec. 15, 2018 - Royal Foundry with Santa, Mpls, MN
Nov. 10, 2018 - Girls on the Run 5K, Sears Rotunda, Mall of America
Oct. 17, 2018 - Ocotillo Elem, Phoenix, AZ
Oct. 17, 2018 - Orangewood Elem, Phoenix, AZ
Oct. 8, 2018 - Expo Elem, St. Paul, MN
Aug. 16, 2018 - Cheryl Reeve Podcast Live Show, Freehouse in Mpls, MN
Aug. 10-12, 2018 - YWCA Triathalon, Minneapolis, MN
July 21, 2018 - Fight for 5K, New Hope, MN
July 15-17, 2018 - TAHPERD, Dallas, TX
Jun 3, 2018 - Girls on the Run 5K, Mall of America
May 30, 2018 - John Glenn Elem, San Antonio, TX
May 5, 2018 - Book Signing, Ivivva, Mall of America
May 2, 2018 - Glencoe Elem, Glencoe, MN
April 27, 2018 - Paddock Road and Rockbrook Elem, Omaha, NE
April 20, 2018 - Women Coaches Symposium, University of MN
April 7, 2018 - Carleton College MN HS Girls Bball Allstar
Mar. 7, 2018 - Reed Elem and Boyd Elem, Plano, TX
Feb. 20, 2018 - Milace Elem, Milaca, MN (school community)
Feb. 9, 2018 - Rockford Elem, Rockford, MN (school community)