Daniel Blanchard grew up in East Hartford under rough conditions. He learned how to fight on the street and later used that knowledge to become a state champion wrestler.
He has seven degrees in education and was picked by the American Federation as the voice of educational reform. He is an award-winning author, speaker, and educator.
As a teacher and coach for teenagers, he drives life lessons into them. He teaches them how to succeed in an imperfect world and never give up on their dreams. He is a key factor in helping them change their lives.