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Behrends Education Systems
620 Reed Street, #6
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Phone: 507-345-5359
Fax: 507-345-8161
Email:
John@JohnBehrends.com
 
 
John Behrends
About John Behrends:
John Behrends is a member of both the National and Minnesota Speakers Associations. He provides inspirational, hands-on education that creates positive results. His thought-provoking style prompts participants to think differently about some aspect of their lives. John's content is understandable and practical -- you can use it today. His high-energy, animated delivery is laced with timely and appropriate humor.

John has been a teacher, coach, referee, speaker and friend to thousands of people. He left public education in 1984 and began conducting workshops & seminars that have taken him to 41 states and Canada.

He teaches people how to dream, live their life to the fullest and see day-to-day problems as opportunities to grow.

In all of John's programs, he will "Stir minds - Challenge People and Create Opportunity.

John Behrends Resume:
Experience
1984-Present Behrends Education Systems Mankato, MN
Educational Consultant and Keynote Speaker
  • Programs presented in 41 states and Canada
  • Providing learning strategies for focusing organizations and teams
  • Inspiring people to positive action
  • Practical steps to improving the work culture
  • Improving communication, elevating trust and reducing stress
1983-Present Northfield Lines, Inc. Northfield, MN
1987-Present Lake Crystal Coaches, Inc. Madison Lake, MN
1967-1984 Midwest Coaches, Inc. Mankato, MN
Motor Coach Driver
  • Driver for charters throughout the U.S.
  • Driver for tours to Alaska, B.C., New England and Branson
  • Created a concept of mobile education called "En Route Learning"
1966-1984 Independent School District #77 Mankato, MN
Science Instructor
  • Taught biology, anatomy-physiology and psychology
  • Head football coach, conference championship, coach of the year 1972
  • Taught pre-college courses for pre-professional students
1960-1965 Independent School District #242 Wells, MN
Science Instructor
  • Classroom instructor for biology and general science
  • Assistant football coach with a 42 - 3 record
1957-1960 Hodgeman Construction Co. Fairmont, MN
Road Construction
  • Truck driver building road base in various areas of Minnesota
  • Accident and damage free performance
1954-1956 St. James Creamery Co. St. James, MN
Food Processing
  • Received and tested incoming raw product from the farm
  • Pasteurized and bottled all milk product for the company
1953-1957 Bloomquist Bus Service St. James, MN
Service Station
  • Managed an automatic car wash
  • Served as attendant for service station
1951-1956 Wilkening Farm Operation St. James, MN
Farm Hand
  • Conducted all operations for animal care
  • Field work from planting to harvest
Education
1954-1956 St. James High School St. James, MN
  • High School Diploma
  • National Honor Society
  • Athletic leader in FB, BB and Track
  • Drama, literary organizations and volunteer organizations
1956-1960 Minnesota State University Mankato, MN
  • B.S. Degree in Biology and P.E.
  • Football captain and all conference selection
  • Student government, dorm president, Who's Who on American Colleges
1965-1966 South Dakota University Vermillion, SD
  • M.S. Degree in Life Science
  • Graduated with 4.0 GPA
1968-1983 U. of M., Indiana Univ., and M.S.U. Vermillion, SD
  • 50 credits to re-inforce existing degrees
1986 Carlson Learning Company Minneapolis, MN
  • Certified trainer for instrumented learning
1988 Zenger Miller, Inc. California Minneapolis, MN
  • Certified trainer for Frontline Leadership
1993 Total Quality Management SCTC Mankato, MN
  • Certified trainer for TQM
1961-1996
  • Officiated basketball with 13 appearances in the MN. State High School Tournament