The Leader Next Door

E 29: Tsunami Survivor, LGBTQ Advisor and world traveler, Tammy Van Steenburgh


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In the early 2000's there was an earthquake off the coast of Sri Lanka that sent a Tsunami surging towards the coast.  Tammy and her husband at the time had just arrived the night before.  They had not advanced travel plans, found a cheap place to stay right on the beach.  Tammy and her husband were awoken the next morning by water surging into their first level hotel room.  At first they thought it was some sort of leak in the building.  What happened next would be something that Tammy will never forget.  Listen in to find out how she and her husband handled the adversity during this traumatic and powerful situation.  

Tammy made it through a Tsunami and has been leading young people for over 20 years.  She is an outstanding teacher and mentor in her school district.  Find out what makes her tick and how she has found some interesting ways to travel the world, all while keeping her employment as a teacher.



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The Leader Next DoorBy James Shields