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Jerry A. Leonard

Born: 07/29/1947   Kalalmazoo , MI
Parents: Faye D. Leonard
Spouse: Collette
Children: Karmen, Sarah
Address(es):
2214 Miles Avenue
Kalamazoo , MI 49001

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Kart Racing: A Complete Guide Non Fiction Teen New York : Messner/Simon & Schuster 1980
An Economic Simulation Program for Classroom Management in the Elementary School Non Fiction Adult Portage, MI : Portage Public Schools 1976
Free lance magazine articles
- Numerous articles on racing, national magazines such as National Kart News, The Inside Track, Automobile Magazine 		Non Fiction Adult , Teen
What is the aim or goal of your writing: "Obviously that depends upon what I'm writing about. However most of my writing is factual/informational in content so I try to convey (and persuade) the information in an interesting fashion. I try to make it personal so that the reader can relate to what I'm trying to communicate."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Who's Who Among America's Teacher 1995
Who's Who Among America's Teachers 1992

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Master of Arts (M.A.) Western Michigan University Kalamazoo , MI 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Western Michigan University Kalamazoo , MI 1967
Michigan State University East Lansing 1965 -1967
Graduated Portage Central High School Portage , MI 1963 -1965

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Elementary teacher Portage Public Schools Portage , MI 1970
- JL Motorsports(personal race team)- 160 MPH Schupan Superkart racing throught the midwest on full size sports car tracks i.e. Road America, Mid Ohio, etc. Provide public speeches and displays at schools, libraries, shopping malls, and auto shows at no charge to promote seat belt use and stress anti-drug and anti-gang activities.
- Personal racing team sponsored by several manufacturers, travel throughout the Midwest to race large sports car tracks (Mid-Ohio, M.I.S.) 135 mph, working in conjunction with D.A.R.E. anti-drug police program

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