Hold On to Your Tree: How It Started

About the Book

This is to all who understand that life is a journey and that to us as parents and educators, we must cooperate with each other when we recognize the defects—be it physical or behavioral—that plague our children and institutions. This was born out of recognizing that the unease my own child displayed while attending school led me to search for answers wherever they were. I recognized there was a problem, I was concerned, I was inspired by her efforts, and I was encouraged to do something. I took action by attending Teachers College in order to get the hands on experience of teaching and learning so that I could help not only my child but a system that caters to all children. The unease was the root of a problem that stimulated the response that turned into an educational “tree” journey, thanks to my daughter Karla.

About the Author

My name is Claudia Elaine Kellier, I was born in January, a kind hearted, proud, shy; but assertive, observant, non-judgmental and progressive motivator. Third of seven children, a wife, a mother, stepmother, grandmother, aunt. Slow to anger, relies heavily on the map of self-sufficiency, a devoted Christian who depends heavily on Christian principles. I am an Educator, a Researcher, a Guidance Counselor, a Motivator, a Leader, and a Cosmetologist. I have been through many of life’s challenges which provided the life-long learning that helped to propel me to the level where my dreams, anticipation, aspirations, and self- expectations, have been realized as life’s challenges removed the shadow that masked self-doubts and limitations. This perpetuated the indomitable mission:-destined for the highest and the determination to reach others with the aim of helping to bring out the best in those lives that I am honored to touch.