"Words of Encouragement" campaign

Hi there,

I have started a project. I have no idea how successful it will be, but I'm trying it.

Because of previous careers, I know a few people in the entertainment industry as well as some professional athletes. I reached to my girlfriend, Brooke Elliot, this morning. She is the star of "Drop Dead Diva." I asked if they were filming in LA because I'd love for her to come and speak to my students about her career and the importance of education in her life. Well, come to find out, they film in Georgia and she won't be back in LA until Sept. So, I was pondering, what would be the next best thing to having her in the classroom? And I thought, maybe a letter?

And then I took it further. I was imagining reaching out to Magic Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Baron Davis, Paul Pierce... all guys I know and love. All gentleman who give back and spend most of their free time working with inner city youth in their home towns. These guys want to give back - but their time is limited...

And then I started thinking about all of my friends in life... my friend in finance, my friends who own their own businesses, live in a different city... my mom! All of these people have a story to tell. Some inspirational moment that they remember.

And I decided to ask them to write to my students. I've asked them to send a letter to Ms. B's Period 1 and Period 6 English classes. I've asked them to write about their experience. What they would do differently. And to give some words of encouragement to my students to graduate, to turn in their homework and to be proactive and SELFISH ABOUT THEIR EDUCATION.

I've explained that an email is fine, but a physical letter is something you can hold, and also something that feels like a gift.

So, the campaign has begun. Feel free to pass this along!

If you can, please take a moment to send a letter to my class:
Ms. B's Per. 1 and Per. 6
c/o Danyelle Bossardet 2552 Kelvin Ave. #216
Irvine, CA 92614

I'll keep you posted.

Love - Danyelle