Going Fourword is a perfect mentoring tool for parents, counselors, after-school coordinators, youth group leaders or any youth programming component seeking to facilitate positive communication and constructive connections with youth. Thornton calls it a 16 week interactive road trip.

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I have known Mr. Howard for over 17 years. He taught at MLK Middle School where my son was a student. For years he has been an advocate for children and families whom cannot speak for themselves.

Shanta berry – Above and Beyond Students, Site Coordinator

I highly recommend this book to new and veteran teachers. “Going Fourword” will help with classroom management, encourage struggling students to preserve and promote leadership skills.

Bernard williams – 6th grade teacher

The relevant exercises and real life applications found in Mr. Howard’s “Going Fourword” workbook provides a true platform for facilitating engaging conversations with our youth.

Angela Richardson, CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG middle school principal

His system works because it’s both “logical” and “progressive”

James Pughsley – former superintendent of charlotte-mecklenburg schools

Because of the inspiration behind the four-letter concept, August is recognized as the official four-letter month for Mecklenburg County

mecklenburg board of county commissioners