Through the journey of his young life, Dr. Fedrick Ingram has already overcome surmountable odds. With the help of a supportive family and a 'village, ' he pulled himself from a stuttering child born in poverty to become the proud President of the Florida Education Association. In Cadence of Life, this former college drum major shares his stories of triumph as lessons that propelled his career forward. Having found a joy in his passion for educating children, as well as helping to give educators a voice, Fedrick opens up about how his love for music carried him forward. Cadence of Life is for those educators who give of themselves each and every day, marching to the beat of their own drum. He gives inspirational gems and heartfelt advice about how to reconnect with one's calling. Fedrick uses understanding and experience to speak candidly about behaviors, attitudes, and engaging factors that turn good educators into great educators, and great educators into tremendous leaders. Filled with nuggets of truth, practical strategies, and sprinkled with comic relief, the words on these pages will motivate those framing the minds of our youth to put their best foot forward every day
