"The Dream - Make it Your Own"

Nationally-known motivational speaker Dr. Earl Suttle will deliver the keynote address at Gateway Technical College’s 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration noon January 16 in the Madrigrano Auditorium of the Conference Center on Gateway’s Kenosha Campus, 3520-30^th Ave. The theme of this year’s celebration is “The Dream – Make It Your Own.”

The event is free and open to the public.

Suttle is the founder and chairman of Leadership Success International LLC based in Atlanta. He delivers numerous presentations each year throughout the United States and South Africa, including life skills workshops at universities and schools across the nation. He has conducted keynote addresses and held training seminars at multinational corporations as well as government agencies and at many schools.

Suttle’s roots are in Southeastern Wisconsin, graduating from high school in Milwaukee as well as earning his bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and his master’s degree in Counseling at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He earned his doctorate in Addiction Studies from International University for Graduate Studies.

Suttle has co-authored five books with John Hubbard, including “Earls’ Pearls on Enjoying Excellence” and “Great Life Choices for Teens.” He has also authored two books providing motivation and guidance to collegiate and professional athletes on managing high-risk situations. He is a consultant to the National Football League, the National Basketball Association and World Wrestling Entertainment -- where he works directly with the players – and has produced numerous motivational CDs on a number of topics.

Suttle began his professional life as an elementary school teacher and guidance counselor and particularly enjoys his workshops in the educational field at schools and universities such as the University of Georgia, Indiana University, University of Miami, University of Alabama and many more. He has conducted workshops for elementary schools in Milwaukee, also.