Brenda Combs

Brenda Rena Combs is ambassador of inspiration & achievement at the Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. She was previously an elementary educator at the Starshine Academy, Phoenix. Combs went from homeless to becoming a respected teacher. Her autobiography In My Shoes will be available in late 2008.

Recognition

She has been named one of the best teachers of the year for the 2005–2006 school year. She was also listed on the National Deans List in 2004, 2005, and 2006.[1]

Some of her accomplishments are:[2]

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References
  1. http://www.paridymeweb.com/starshine/teacher.aspx?Page=6 Archived November 2, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Survival Stories: Drug Addict to Class Act: "I've Been There" | Colleges | Reader's Digest Archived August 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. http://www.azfamily.com/news/local/stories/KTVKLNews20070223_brenda-combs_homeless_hero.8123740.html Archived November 6, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  4. http://adcprisoninfo.az.gov/AR99/99Awards.htm Archived November 12, 2004, at the Wayback Machine
  5. Brenda R. Combs | Finding My Shoes Foundation Arizona 85009 Archived July 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  6. MERCURY: Inspirational Women Honored Archived October 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
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