University of Phoenix Congratulates Alumnus Byron V. Garrett on New Book
September 25 2015 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
University of Phoenix is proud to congratulate alumnus Byron V.
Garrett on the upcoming release of his new book, “There’s Greatness
on the Inside,” a children’s book to inspire children and parents
alike.
“As we congratulate Byron on the launch of his book, ‘There’s
Greatness on the Inside,’ we are also excited about the
opportunity to acknowledge such an outstanding member of our alumni
community,” said Timothy P. Slottow, president of
University of Phoenix. “Byron is an example of how University of
Phoenix students can use their education to change their own lives,
as well as those of their families and future generations."
After graduating from High Point University, Garrett went on to
earn his Masters of Organizational Management from University of
Phoenix. He then went on to complete postdoctoral work towards an
Ed. D. at Pepperdine University. Garrett inspires the future
generation to pursue greatness as a leading entrepreneur, education
advocate and leadership speaker.
“My own pathway to greatness was paved by the education I
received from the University of Phoenix’s outstanding faculty,”
said Byron V. Garrett. “‘There’s Greatness on the Inside’ was
inspired by my experience as a lifelong learner and school
administrator. All children should receive messages that lift them
to aspire to greatness inside and out.”
Garrett’s upcoming book tour kicks off with a launch event at
the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on
Sept. 26, 2015. To learn more about “There’s Greatness on the
Inside,” please visit http://www.byrongarrett.com/greatness/.
As one of the 923,000 students that have graduated from
University of Phoenix, Garrett embodies the academic excellence and
leadership that the University strives to produce and support. The
University encourages all of its alumni to stay connected through
its alumni association. For more information, please visit
https://alumni.phoenix.edu/.
About Byron V. Garrett
Byron V. Garrett is an educator, entrepreneur and author of the
best-selling book “The ABCs of Life.” He serves as a trustee for
the Guyana Foundation and was recently named to The Root 100, which
recognizes emerging and established African-American leaders under
45. Previously, Byron was a K-8 school principal, a Policy Advisor
for Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, is the former CEO of the
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and worked on educational
policy during the Bush and Obama administrations.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL),
University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs from
campuses and learning centers across the U.S., as well as online
throughout the world. For more information,
visit www.phoenix.edu.
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