Mark Scharenbroich
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Mark Scharenbroich (born 1953) is an American motivational speaker, humorist, and author.
in Minnesota, Scharenbroich toured with a comedy troupe called Mom’s Apple Pie. They performed in high schools and colleges in the 1970s.
to speak at high schools throughout North America. He was featured in the film The Greatest Days of Your Life …So Far, for which Scharenbroich won the Golden Apple
and Silver Screen film awards for writing and performing.
In 1984, he established Scharenbroich & Associates, a communications and production company. In 1994, Scharenbroich won an Emmy Award
in the Children’s Long Form category for the ABC television special, Doin’ Great. Certified by the National Speaker’s Association as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), in 2003, Scharenbroich was inducted into the National Speaker’s Association Hall of Fame, receiving the CPAE award — NSA’s Council of Peers Award of Excellence.
Early life
While at St. Cloud State UniversitySt. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State University is a four-year public university founded in 1869 on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. The university is the largest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system which is the largest single provider of higher...
in Minnesota, Scharenbroich toured with a comedy troupe called Mom’s Apple Pie. They performed in high schools and colleges in the 1970s.
Career
In 1979, Scharenbroich was hired by JostensJostens
Jostens is an American company providing yearbooks and class rings for various high schools and colleges as well as championship rings for sports, including the Super Bowl rings....
to speak at high schools throughout North America. He was featured in the film The Greatest Days of Your Life …So Far, for which Scharenbroich won the Golden Apple
Golden Apple Award (education)
The Golden Apple Award is an award given to educators in various school districts in the United States. The name of the award refers to the stereotype of students giving apples to teachers they respect.-Georgia:...
and Silver Screen film awards for writing and performing.
In 1984, he established Scharenbroich & Associates, a communications and production company. In 1994, Scharenbroich won an Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
in the Children’s Long Form category for the ABC television special, Doin’ Great. Certified by the National Speaker’s Association as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), in 2003, Scharenbroich was inducted into the National Speaker’s Association Hall of Fame, receiving the CPAE award — NSA’s Council of Peers Award of Excellence.
Books
Scharenbroich, Mark (2010). Nice Bike: Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life. Minneapolis: Echo Bay Publishing. pp 168 pages. ISBN 978‐0‐9826562‐3‐5Films/DVD programs
- The Greatest Days of Your Life . . . So Far. Minneapolis: JostensJostensJostens is an American company providing yearbooks and class rings for various high schools and colleges as well as championship rings for sports, including the Super Bowl rings....
, 1981. - T is for Teacher. Minneapolis: JostensJostensJostens is an American company providing yearbooks and class rings for various high schools and colleges as well as championship rings for sports, including the Super Bowl rings....
, 1983. - One of a Kind. Minneapolis: Scharenbroich & Associates, 1984.
- Pathways to Performance. Minneapolis: Scharenbroich & Associates, 1986.
- Choose to Lead. Minneapolis: Scharenbroich & Associates, 1987.
- Is this your first? Minneapolis: Scharenbroich & Associates, 1995.
- Building Connections to Improve School Climate. Minneapolis: Scharenbroich & Associates, 2000.
- Building Connections: 100+ Ideas to Improve School Climate. Minneapolis: Scharenbroich & Associates, 2004.
- What’s It About?. Minneapolis: Scharenbroich & Associates, 2005.
- Building Connections to Improve Student Achievement. Minneapolis: Scharenbroich & Associates, 2010.
Awards and Honors
- Gold Medal (2011) for Nice Bike, Axiom Business Book Awards
- Emmy AwardEmmy AwardAn Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
(1994, Children’s Long Form, Writer/Producer) for Doin’ Great - National Speaker’s Association (2003) Hall of Fame, CPAE
- National Speaker’s Association (2003) Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
- Silver Screen Award (1982) for The Greatest Days of Your Life…So Far
- National Council on Family Relations (1985), 1st Place for One of A Kind
- Golden Apple AwardGolden Apple Award (education)The Golden Apple Award is an award given to educators in various school districts in the United States. The name of the award refers to the stereotype of students giving apples to teachers they respect.-Georgia:...
(1989) for The Greatest Days of Your Life…So Far - Telly Award (2004) for Building Connections
- Telly Award (2005) for What’s it About? (Writer/Producer)
- Aurora Awards (2004, Gold Award) for What’s it About?
- International Health and Medical Film award (2005) for What’s it About?, and Building Connections (finalist)
- International Davey Award (2005, Gold Winner – Education) for What’s it About?