Franklin Dickerson Turner, Ph.D.

He is an engaging, dynamic, and motivating speaker on Goal Attainment, Wellness, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Dr. Turner draws on years of living with a learning disability, he presents what he calls the “Just Shoot the Ball” approach to life.  Just shoot the ball, meaning do not be afraid to be successful. Using powerful personal glimpses into my life, while exploring Attitudes, Motivation, Self-Doubt, Learned Helplessness, Heart and a Never Quit Approach shows not only how he overcame daunting challenges brought on by the difficulties and the stigma of a learning disability, but also how everyone has the power within them to overcome their own life challenges.

When he was in the second grade, he was diagnosed with a learning disability and had to repeat that grade. Embarrassed and ashamed, he began to feel helpless and angry. His loving parents did all they could to support him, but the next ten years of school were painfully filled with failure after failure. The odds were stacked against him, but he has overcome them.

"Dr. Turner’s talk was captivating and insightful...our faculty overwhelming felt they left his session empowered to become better teachers!"

John Johnson, Jr., MA, Guidance Counselor -

Paterson School District

(New Jersey)