At age 7, Charles Alexander (Alex-Zan) enters Venable Elementary School (Charlottesville, Virginia) in September 1959 with his mother, Elizabeth Alexander and Mrs. Thelma Townsend and her sons, Marvin and William.
ALEX-ZAN…
The Edu-Tainer!
•EDucate
•Entertain
•MOTIVATE
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Alex-Zan, Originator-Black History Pathway, Honorary-4th St. NW, Charlottesville, Virginia, Phase 1
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Mr. Alex-Zan
is an Educator-Entertainer-Motivator who facilitates creative, interactive presentations for children, youth and adults. A resident of Charlottesville, VA, he was an early trailblazer, being one of 12 blacks (known as “The Charlottesville 12”) to desegregate Virginia Public Schools in Charlottesville in 1959.
Alex-Zan is an author, TV producer, columnist, and national in-demand speaker for schools, conferences, staff development workshops and churches around the country.
His passion for touching, moving and inspiring people has led two Virginia cities to proclaim “Alex-Zan Day!” Heis also a national and local humanitarian award winner. Through his creative imagination, Alex-Zan has secured over 100 plus copyrights, four trademarks, and developed several cartoon characters that have prompted people to call him the “Info-Trainer” and the “Performing Teacher”.
Mr. Alex-Zan’s book, The Skin is Just the Cover, tells his story. Contact Mr. Alex-Zan to purchase copies.
What People Say:
PRESENTATIONS…
Character – Safety – Civility
Educational Friends
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YOGO
reminds people to release anger and Yo, Let it Go! Learn more about YOGO and listen to the YOGO song performed by J-Willz here.
CYM
is a new character from North Africa. CYM has a thirst for learning and is an avid listener. He thinks before he speaks and works to get along with others.
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JT
likes to say “Just Think before you act.”
The Harlem Globetrotters Beyond the Ball: Mr. Alex-Zan
Charlottesville CBS 19 in partnership with the Harlem Globetrotters recognized Mr. Alex-Zan as a ”Local Game Changer” March-2022
Alex-Zan Wins MLK Award 2022
More details at DailyProgress.com and NBC29.com
Virginia General Assembly Honors Alex-Zan
April 10, 2019, View the NBC29 Video
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To Get Touched, Moved and Inspired…
Schedule Mr. Alex-Zan to speak at an event.
All presentations are designed to meet the needs of the group, school, company, or organization etc.
To inquire, please call
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