John Annoni is a devoted husband and father. He was born and raised in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Currently, he is a 6th grade teacher at Trexler Middle School, in Allentown. He has been a teacher for 19 years and speaks all over the nation about his successes and past struggles. One of John’s greatest abilities is being able to interact with challenged inner-city youth.
He is the founder and CEO of the Camp Compass Academy, a program that gives children of the city a chance to experience the great outdoors. His vision was conceived in 1994 and over time has become a nationally awarded non-profit organization. His work has been published in numerous periodicals and televised on many networks, including the Outdoor Channel and the CBS evening news. His perseverance in building what many consider to be “the model” for future outside- of- school help programs is unparalleled in the country.
To date, his efforts have been chronicled in a biographical DVD titled CONQUEST and upcoming book due out in 2008. His media pieces have been called “a first- hand look at what it takes to be the very best” and “a rare opportunity to take a walk down a path with one of the most influential educators the profession has ever witnessed.” John shares his passion for life with children outside of normal school hours, and the results have been phenomenal. In today’s tough environments, where role models can be few, John has provided a tangible opportunity for children to see the “American Dream” he has become.
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