Inspired Interview: Sondra Clark

Sondra is the author of 77 Creative Ways Kids Can Serve (Wesleyan Publishing 2008), Snap 2 It! (Sourcebooks 2007), and Cool Careers in Parks and Recreation (Hara Publishing 2003).

Sondra has appeared many times on various television and radio programs, including:

• 16 city satellite media tour for Junior Achievement
• QVC (3 times)
• CNN
• Lou Dobbs
• Tonight show
• Home Matters
• Discovery Channel (4 times)
• Deborah Durham Crafts
• Hour of Power (broadcast to 20 million people)
• FOX
• Donny and Marie Show
• 700 Club (2 times)
• PAX TV
• Great Day America
• Smart Solutions
• Crook and Chas
• And over 35 other television shows

She's had many speaking engagements, including:

• Keynote, Florida State 4-H Conference
• Winner of Youth Speaking Contest, National Speakers Association
• Presentations to 65 churches across the country (totaling 25,000 people)
• 25 presentations to Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis and other service groups
• 15 presentations to school assemblies
• Spoke to youth groups in Ramstein, Germany
• Keynote to National Recreation and Park Association

Among the major awards Sondra has received are:

• Youngest Olympic Torchbearer, 2002 Olympics
• Next Step Super Teen 2007 Winner
• Huggable Heroes (Build A Bear National Winner 2007)
• Prudential Spirit of Community Bronze (High School) (Twice)
• Prudential Spirit of Community State Winner (Middle School)
• Angels in Action Winner
• Nestle Very Best in Youth Winner
• Weekly Reader Award, 2003 Presented to Oprah Winfrey and Sondra (The award went to Laura Bush in 2002)
• Tennessee Titans Jr. Quarterback Volunteer Award
• Fox TV National Kids Hero Award
• Daily Points of Light Winner

She's served as a spokesperson for three companies, Soles4souls from 2007-present, Childcare Worldwide since 2003 to present, and S&S Worldwide (craft company) from 2002-2005.

Lastly, Sondra has been featured in the following publications:

• Christian Science Monitor
• Michael’s Creates
• Chicago Times
• Justine Magazine
• Career World
• New York Times
• Upfront
• Teen People
• Mary Kate and Ashley Magazine
• San Diego Union
• Girl’s Life
• Focus on the Family Publications
• and over 50 others