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Gilbert Young: How Art Opened 5,000 Doors
SOURCE: People You Need to Know
"Gilbert Young, the world-renowned artist, is a friend of mine. While at lunch one afternoon, he shared an interesting story about his childhood. Gilbert told me that when he was in elementary school, a teacher labeled him as a slow learner; he was then placed in their Special Education Program.
When Gilbert was in the sixth grade, another teacher came along who really believed in him and discovered he had artistic abilities. This teacher encouraged Gilbert’s mother to enroll him in a program that was free to the public at the local art academy. Shorty after being enrolled in this program, he had immediate success..."
READ MORE: http://myideas1.podbean.com/2008/11/09/gilbert-young-how-art-opened...
"Gilbert Young, the world-renowned artist, is a friend of mine. While at lunch one afternoon, he shared an interesting story about his childhood. Gilbert told me that when he was in elementary school, a teacher labeled him as a slow learner; he was then placed in their Special Education Program.
When Gilbert was in the sixth grade, another teacher came along who really believed in him and discovered he had artistic abilities. This teacher encouraged Gilbert’s mother to enroll him in a program that was free to the public at the local art academy. Shorty after being enrolled in this program, he had immediate success..."
READ MORE: http://myideas1.podbean.com/2008/11/09/gilbert-young-how-art-opened...
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