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Overall, this is a thumbs-up book from one of the NHA's most loved and appreciated presenters

Sallie Schaaf Borrink, NHA Educator, December 2001.

Meet the Authors

Authors Lorraine Roscoe and Dr. Dennis Denenberg believe in the importance of REAL heroes for children and adults. Their second book together is a lively interactive exploration of 50 great Americans. To learn about each of the authors, see below:

A Little About Dr. Dennis Denenberg:

Dr. Denenberg presents exciting keynote addresses to conferences/conventions for corporate, teacher and parent groups; he also does teacher workshops and in-service programs. He has spoken in 33 states (click here for a map) and has set as a goal all 50!

Comments about Dennis:
"Outstanding; dynamic speaker, very motivating; a great inspiration."
- Core Knowledge National Conference (14 consecutive years)

"I have been to many conferences and have heard many speakers, but your presentation ranks as the very best."
- Dr. Lee J. Friedman, Atlantic Public Schools

"His lively, energetic approach and engaging personality serve to bring his message home in a most memorable manner."
- National Heritage Academies, Grand Rapids, MI (13 appearances in 8 years)

"Dennis Denenberg was inspiring; ...a dynamic speaker; Dr. Denenberg was excellent."
- A revolution in Children's Literature National Conference

"I would strongly encourage anyone to listen to Dennis' presentation. He is one of the most inspiring speakers I have ever heard. I guarantee you will leave with tears in your eyes and great ideas for how to bring real values and examples of what we strive to be into your classrooms. In a time when so many children look to sports figures and pop stars as heroes, Dennis will show how to teach children about real heroes...men and women who have made a difference in this world."
-Kimberly King

Educational Background:
* Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The College of William and Mary - elected to Phi Beta Kappa during junior year
* Masters of Education and Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from the Pennsylvania State University

Educational Career:
* High School Social Studies Teacher
* Elementary School Principal
* Assistant Superintendent of Schools
* Professor (1987 -2002 ), Millersville University, Elementary and Early Childhood Department
* Professor Emeritus

Author of:
*  The revised edition of "50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet!" (co-authored by Lorraine Roscoe), Lerner Publishing Group, 2006.
* Two books dealing with real heroes:
-"Toward A Human Curriculum: A Guide to Returning Great People to Classrooms and Homes" (Trillium Press, 1991)
-"Hooray for Heroes! Books and Activities Kids Want to Share with Their Parents and Teachers," co-authored by Lorraine Roscoe (University Press, 1994) 
* Numerous articles about the importance of heroes
* Two chapters: "Heroes and Heroines and Children Belong Together" in Educational Innovation: An Agenda to Frame the Future (Charles E. Greenawalt, editor; University Press of America, 1994) and "The Role of Heroes and Heroines in the American Story" in Building a Community of Citizens: Civil Society in the 21st Century (Don E. Eberly, editor; University Press of America, 1994) 

Presenter (in 33 states):
 Numerous local, state and national conferences, including:
* Participant in the White House Forum on American History, Civics and Service (2003)
* Core Knowledge National Conference (for 14 consecutive years) - named Keynote Speaker for the 1998 National Conference
* National Council for History Education (NCHE) - keynote speaker at the1998 Smithsonian Conference and the 2003 LA Conference.
* NCHE team member for 22 Teaching American History grants from 2000-2006 
* National Conference of the Governors' School for Excellence
* Educational Field Studies national meetings  (for 9 consecutive years)
* National Council for History Education curriculum in Anchorage, Alaska
* Return visit to Anchorage S.D. for 3 day heroes' workshop
* State Social Studies conference in Georgia, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania
* State gifted education conference in Arkansas "A Revolution in Children's Literature" national conference in West Virginia
* Core Knowledge schools in San Antonio, TX; Vienna, VA; Baltimore, MD; Columbus, OH; Oklahoma City, OK.

Memberships:
* Phi Beta Kappa
* Phi Delta Kappa (national education honorary)
* National Council for History Education, Inc
* National Council for the Social Studies and its Pennsylvania affiliate

Community Service:
* President of the Manheim Central Student Loan Fund Association (for 31 years)
* Lancaster Citizen Bee
* Pennsylvania Citizen Bee
* numerous speaking engagements for community groups

Honor:
1997 - Named "Distinguished Educator for Higher Education" by the Millersville University chapter of Phi Delta Kappa 

A Little About Lori Roscoe:

Mrs. Roscoe presents highly interactive and entertaining programs for any kind of children's group: schools, Scouts, religious clubs - anywhere that she can help kids learn about REAL heroes.

Educational Background:
Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Communications and History, Cabrini College, Radnor, PA

Professional Background:
* Public Relations Specialist
* Freelance Writer, specializing in education and health care
* Volunteer Coordinator, Heatherbank Nursing Home, Columbia, PA
* Currently Assoc. Director of Financial Development, Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center, Lancaster, PA

Co-Author of:
* The revised edition of "50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet" - co-authored with Dennis Denenberg, D.Ed. (Lerner Publishing Group, 2006)
* "Hooray for Heroes!" (Scarecrow Press, 1994) – also co-authored with Dr. Denenberg
Speaking Engagements - Topics: Helping Children Find REAL Heroes; Writing
* Workshop Presenter - Pa. Governor's Institute for Environment and Ecology ("Environmental Heroes")
* Workshop Presenter - Core Knowledge Foundation National Conference, Nashville, TN
* Presenter - State Conference, Pennsylvania Association of Volunteerism
* Milton Hershey School, Hinkletown Mennonite School, Akron Elem., Neff Elem., H.C. Burgard Elem., Doe Run Elem., Stiegel Elem., Schoeneck Elem., Bergstrasse Elem., Lafayette Elem., Bonfield Elem., Selinsgrove School District and others
* Public Libraries in Mount Joy, Ephrata, Lititz, Quarryville, Columbia PA
* Ephrata Playhouse in the Park – Summer Program
* Millersville University Dept. of Education Graduate Program
* Reading Rainbow Day (presented by Lancaster Literacy Coalition and WITF-TV33)
* Keynote Speaker, Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit #13 Chapter 1 Conference for Parents and Teachers.
* Workshop presenter, Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference.
* Young Author’s Day, Manheim Central School District.
* Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit #13 Workshop for Social Studies Educators.
* Various Rotary Clubs, Men's Clubs, Lions Clubs, church groups, school groups

Other Relevant Activities:
* Member, past Secretary and recipient of Annual Leadership Award - Lancaster County Council of Volunteer Coordinators
* Publicity Coordinator for various community groups
* Active member (Music Ministry; Children's Music Ministry) Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Mount Joy, PA
* Past Member - Manheim Central Middle School Steering Committee
* Lancaster Human Relations Commission Education Committee - Adult Mentor
Family
* Husband Michael and daughters Allison and Bethany.