Windsong Pictures celebrates 55 years of Service to the community!

Windsong Pictures, Inc. is a nonprofit educational organization, and as an all-volunteer nonprofit company with the goal: “To Reach Out, Touch Others & Make a Difference”.

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Local Author Michael Floyd’s New Book, “I’m Just a Teacher: To Reach Out, Touch Others, and Make a Difference,” is a Love Letter to the Art of Teaching and Uplifting Students

A recent release “I’m Just a Teacher: To Reach Out, Touch Others, and Make a Difference” from Covenant Books, author Michael Floyd, is a reminder that learning can be exciting, entertaining, and fun. Today’s teachers face an unprecedented number of challenges, but Floyd’s teaching philosophies can inspire and reassure an educator at any phase of their career.

The author of I’m Just a Teacher shares his love of teaching, his passion for learning, and his art of building relationships with students and their families. As a highly imaginative, innovative, and award-winning educator with over fifty years of experience his remarkable lifelong goal has been “To Reach Out, Touch Others, and Make a Difference.” Over the years, he has developed a unique and highly motivational system of project-based learning and assessment with multiple pathways, fostering greater student engagement and success.

Today, teachers face angry and hostile citizen groups; a merciless, raging pandemic; encounter a lack of respect and waning trust while the nobility of the profession has been run aground. For public school teachers, some career politicians bent on their unwavering agendas to abandon and bury public education is a continual threat. The shortage of teachers is seriously rampant and shortchanging students while overworking current educators. The vital academic freedom needed to teach and make a

difference in the lives of students is replaced with forced data collection for political reasons.

The author insists that in spite of these challenges to the profession, educators wear many hats and are masters of multitasking. Indeed, learning can become fun, and in his teaching bag, the use of humor is a key methodology. Learning can be exciting, entertaining, and challenging in creating a positive and proactive learning environment. Knowledge of Aikido instills in him a sense of calm, confidence, and control in the face of adversity. It is turning anguish into positive action. It enables him to be in charge of the situation and not the situation in charge of him. To this day, the author firmly believes in teachers, trusts in teachers, and applauds teachers that shower students with praise, compassion, solid example, and instill hope for a brighter future while unleashing student imagination.

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“I’M JUST A TEACHER” by Michael Floyd: Book Reviews

With humor and humility, Michael fills the lives of everyone he knows with knowledge, kindness, and confidence. His ability to connect with people in all stations and walks of life is a testament to his open mind and heart. Whether you know it or not, every encounter with Michael makes your life a little better. Marianne Dietche, teacher

THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, for the wonderful book! You’re a phenomenal person, and I know how loved you are as a teacher… what a wonderful blessing YOU are to so many. Linda, Journalist

I’m really enjoying your book, it’s got a little of everything, practical advice, humor & inspiration! There are many people you talk about that I have met or known from time to time! Nikki, Teacher

What a fascinating life you are having. Really enjoying it. We have a lot in common in our growing up. Jim, Television Broadcasting

The memories, the references of all who you came in contact with really touched me. Also your philosophy and purpose of life is inspiring. You are an amazing person. Your book is empowering, and inspirational and funny too! Good stories! It’s going to touch more hearts I’m sure! Your photos, and memory are wonderful! Robin, Teacher

I thoroughly enjoyed your book, especially your family background. And I love your pride in your family! Heartwarming! Also, the energetic pride you have shown in your career over all these years is stellar! I think of all the students you had such an impact on – pretty incredible. Julie, Educator

Thank you so much for all you continue to do for others….I will always be thankful that our paths crossed, and we were able to walk a ways together, while we were both here on Earth! John, Educator

What a wonderful book with very rich history. Very well thought out. My best part of the book is the beginning “mangoes are very cleansing” and the Ganhdi quote “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Regina, Educator

Your book is filled with heartwarming stories. I think you have been a gift for so many people, people you mentioned in your stories. People you worked with, met with, directed, just in general helped them along life’s way. Each chapter held lots of work, emotion, caring, and dedication..and more. I’m glad on your journey you have had good friends not only in education but spiritually, environmentally, and strong family bonds. I wish you many years of just being a teacher, not only as an employee but just being the human being that you are. I am sending prayers your way for continued good health and lots of energy to keep on keeping on! Minerva, Teacher

“I’m Just A Teacher” is in a sense an autobiography of a magnificent teacher whose methods continue to affirmatively impact students for life. The book is laced with humorous and uplifting stories that are indeed inspirational. In the learning process, establishing personal relationships along with clear and realistic goals without the pressure and academic interruption of testing enables his students to excel. The book stirs the reader to pause, to think and do some soul searching. Patty & Scott

I do analyze alot so I take in what’s written. The memories, the references of all who you came in contact with really touched me. Also your philosophy and purpose of life is inspiring. You are an amazing person.

“Your book is Awesome!” Dr. G

Your book is filled with heartwarming stories. I think you have been a gift for so many people, people you mentioned in your stories. People you worked with, met with, directed, just in general helped them along life’s way. Each chapter held lots of work, emotion, caring, and dedication and more. I’m glad on your journey you have had good friends not only in education but spiritually, environmentally, and strong family bonds. I wish you many years of just being a teacher, not only as an employee but just being the human being that you are. I am sending prayers your way for continued good health and lots of energy to keep on keeping on! Minerva, TeacherRead more

“I’m Just A Teacher” is in a sense an autobiography of a magnificent teacher whose methods continue to affirmatively impact students for life. The book is laced with humorous and uplifting stories that are indeed inspirational. In the learning process, establishing personal relationships along with clear and realistic goals without the pressure and academic interruption of testing enables his students to excel. The book stirs the reader to pause, to think and do some soul searching.

Patty and Scott

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We love you, Mr. Floyd! And all that you do!!

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Mr Floyd is an excellent teacher who has impacted me and countless others in life-changing ways. I’m so thankful to have reconnected with him and his wife after so long!

An amazing book by an amazing man!

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I love this ! These are always so creative. We love Windsong and Mr. Floyd in Tennessee! J and Felicia

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Michael Floyd is exactly the kind of teacher John Steinbeck is talking about. Read this engaging, funny, and inspiring book and find out why.

“I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.” John Steinbeck

Fort Wayne, IN, July 20, 2023 –(PR.com)– Michael Floyd, an award-winning educator with over fifty years of experience, has completed his new book, “I’m Just a Teacher: To Reach Out, Touch Others, and Make a Difference”: a moving memoir that fondly looks back on a lifetime of teaching and provides motivation for the state of education going forward.Floyd writes, “Why would anyone in their right mind want to become a teacher especially in this crazy pandemic age? There is a national teacher shortage crisis for certain, and that places added responsibilities and pressure on other teachers in schools. The truth is that we really need good teachers now, perhaps more than ever. As teachers, we at times face angry and hostile parent groups and a merciless, raging pandemic that dramatically altered teaching from social distancing in classrooms to contract tracing to virtual learning to in-person learning sometimes or both simultaneously. For public school teachers, career politicians bent on their unwavering agendas to abandon and bury public education is a continual threat. The freedom needed to teach and make a difference in the lives of students is replaced with forced data collection for political reasons. Politics needs to be put aside, and students need to be placed first, a genuine top priority.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Michael Floyd’s new book shares the author’s unique system of project-based learning meant to foster engagement. Over his five decades of teaching experience, Floyd has mastered the keys to student success. Floyd knows that learning can be exciting, and leading with compassion and humor can make all the difference in a student’s life.

Being an educator requires being a master of multitasking with a determined spirit. Outside factors like politics and a global pandemic make the modern era an extremely difficult time to be a teacher. Despite all of this, Michael Floyd writes about the joy being an educator can bring. “I’m Just a Teacher” is sure to encourage aspiring educators and remind seasoned ones of why they chose this important profession.

“I’m Just a Teacher: To Reach Out, Touch Others, and Make a Difference” is available at bookstores , or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
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Covenant Books 800-452-3515

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Michael Floyd
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An amazing book about one educator’s mission!

“To Reach Out, Touch Others & Make a Difference”

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All Children & Teens are very Welcome!

The Windsong Pictures Food Drive for those most in need in the community is always in full swing. Nonperishable items may be contributed along with cash donations for Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry.

Reach Out to help Children of Ukraine who are innocent

“Victims of Violence”!

HELP UKRAINIAN REFUGEE

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Ukrainian Refugee Children’s Fund

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Ukrainian Children

Windsong’s Ukrainian Craft Booth

with Salma & Angelica

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Michael Floyd, Director

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The Ukrainian children who are victims of violence because they were unwillingly plunged into an indiscernible nightmare of merciless aggression. Faced with hunger, frightened, displaced as refugees and too many orphaned, the children are in serious need of the chemistry of cuddles with loving, caring and comforting companionship.

The Ukrainian children are suffering from extreme desperation. The Windsong Pictures goal for over 50 years has been “ To Reach Out, Touch Others & Make a Difference”, and that is our charge through the spring and beyond for these beautiful children with so many life sustaining needs. 100% of all proceeds benefit Ukrainian children in Romania and Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe. Cash and check donations are preferred or use the Pay Pal option through this web site.

There is no registration required to participate in the event.

Ukrainian Children

Stephanie

Windsong Crafts for Ukrainian Children’s Relief

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American Students Aid Ukrainian Children Devastated by the Horrors of War

Ukrainian Children are devastated by the scorched horrors of War

Ukrainian Children are in a helpless position as victims of violence

Ukrainian Children are unwillingly plunged into an indiscernible

nightmare of merciless aggression

Ukrainian Children are faced with hunger, frightened, displaced as refugees and many orphaned

Ukrainian Children are in serious need of the chemistry of cuddles with loving, caring, comforting and supportive companionship

Ukrainian Children are beautiful children of God with so many life sustaining needs

Ukrainian Children are suffering and need an outstretched hand of kindness

Help Children of Ukraine who are

innocent “Victims of Violence”!

” GARDENING”: For over 50 years Windsong Pictures students and staff have raised food for those in need through gardening. The first things we planted on April 2nd in our raised beds were potatoes, onions and snow peas. In the Cold Frames, we planted lettuce, radishes, carrots, broccoli and kale. In the Hoop House

( pictured below), we planted summer squash, zucchini, cabbage and bok choy thus far. We can easily teach people what to do if you have never done this before, and we always have fun! The next planting will be May 15th. Please RSVP that you will join us! ( Gardening will be part of our Food Drive filming production for 2022. We will visit Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry and the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen on other dates) ( Note: preparations for the 2022 South Side High School and Windsong Pictures Food Drives are underway!)

Windsong Pictures Garden

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The Angel Project on National Disney Television

August 27th, 2022 – it happened!

The Angel Project!

“The Disney Magic Bake Off”

Featuring Ft. Wayne’s

Charis – Kenady & Cayley Hall

Charis (18) – Kenady (16) – Cayley (13)

The Angel Project Band

No matter where we are and no matter what we are doing and no matter how we worship in this time of division and unrest, please consider lifting prayers for Peace, Kindness and Unity for the sake of Youth all across the world especially the victims of the War in Ukraine. They need it, and they deserve it. Prayer makes a difference. Please pass it on….

Michael Floyd, Director

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“Plant a Trillion Trees”

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Great Lakes Oil Crisis Part 1

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Great Lakes Oil Crisis Part 2

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Great Lakes Oil Crisis Part 3

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The Economic Impact of the Great Lakes Oil Crisis: The Straits of Mackinac on Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio & Minnesota & the entire Country!

Austin, Texas

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Celebrate America! The 4th of July Parade!

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Windsong Pictures is a nonprofit 501©(3) educational motion picture company founded in 1975. The Windsong Pictures Academy is the only student organization that offers an extensive opportunity of this magnitude. Students from many area schools and across the country create, research, write, cast, costume, film, edit, and produce full length feature and short motion pictures involving hundreds of students and community members. Besides a local premiere, the students showcase the screenplays at national film festivals and have screened some of the pictures on five continents across the world. In other words students experience real life learning opportunities.

Windsong Pictures Mission Statement

The purpose of Windsong Pictures is to stimulate and encourage students and community members to explore the limitless potential that exists in the creative and integrated learning process through the making of motion picture productions and serving the needy in the community.

Educational Foundation

With a humble beginning in 1968, through Windsong Pictures, students and adults create short and full-length movie productions which is a process that initiates collaborative, interdisciplinary, project based learning opportunities for students of all ages. Since the Windsong Pictures began, students have graduated from high school and returned to work with the all-volunteer Windsong staff to further their work in the creative process. With these roots, Windsong Pictures now includes thousands of contacts among students, parents, community members and nationwide supporters. Over the last 50 years, Windsong Pictures has worked with over 250,000 students of all ages and over 45,000 adults across 50 states with an international global outreach.

Recognition: Windsong Pictures is the recipient of over 400 outstanding state, national and international awards of educational and professional excellence, and we are humbly grateful for this esteemed recognition.

Student Diversity is a key element for Windsong Pictures. We engage students and their families from many ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds. African Americans, Native American, Hispanic and Asian Americans are all part of the make up of the Windsong Pictures Family. There are also international students who are Mexican, Honduran, Guatemalan, Salvadoran, Argentinean, Brazilian, Kenyan, Congolese, Nigerian, Sudanese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Burmese, Karen, Mon, Thai, Philippine, Indian, Israeli, Bosnian, Croatian, English, French, German, Italian, Irish, Portuguese, Turkish, and Jordanian and more. Over the years Windsong Pictures has consistently offered many programs for students including the following:

The Discovery Expo Program is a hands-on learning program for students throughout Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and beyond. The Discovery Expo makes history, science and the art of story telling come alive for students. Some of the Discovery Expos are: Canal Era,Boyhood of Abraham Lincoln, Rendezvous, the Revolutionary War, Circus Live in the 1870s, Alaska the Last Frontier and more.

Windsong Pictures also offers One Stop Shopping for Entertainment:

Magicians – Artists – Costumed Characters – Caricatures – Face Painting – Balloon Art – Musicians – Bands – Animal Entertainment – Animal Education – Professional DJ Services – Jugglers – Unicyclists – Actors – Singers – Dancers – Comedians – Public Speakers – Seminars – Workshops

The goal of Windsong Pictures is to “To Reach Out, Touch Others, and Make A Difference”, and for 50 years Windsong Pictures has touched the lives of thousands of people behind the scenes and on the silver screen. How we care for others defines who we are. With your help this legacy will continue.

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Windsong Pictures Testimonials:

“I can’t wait for everyone to see the DVD and the pictures. I’m absolutely thrilled with it. I feel like saying thank you isn’t enough because it doesn’t even begin to express the gratitude I have for the job you did capturing our day. It’s absolutely perfect and amazing!”

Kim Bolen Mettert, Fort Wayne, Indiana

“The videography and photography turned out great. We are very pleased and very appreciative.”

Derrek & Erin Kovell, Columbia City, Indiana

” What a terrific job you did capturing our wedding with countless beautiful pictures, memories to last a lifetime. We can’t thank you enough. You have been extremely professional and personable from start to finish. We will recommend you to anyone.”

Michelle & Chris Ravenscroft , Colorado Spring, Colorado

” We are so very pleased with the pictures and the DVD you did of our wedding day. They are wonderful, and you made it very affordable for us. Keep up the good work you do with kids.”

Kristine Whalen, Morris, Illinois

” Your work is highly professional, and we are thrilled with what you did for us. You went above and beyond anything and everything we expected. Thank you so very much.”

Austin and Michelle Mann, Monticello, Indiana

“We are thrilled with the touching memories you captured of our daughter Alissa and son-in-law Keaton’s wedding. Every beautiful moment from the solemnity of the wedding to the laughter and tears of joy at the reception are absolutely perfect. The entire family will always cherish this.”

Amy and Jay Prichard, Van Wert, Ohio

We got the video and pictures and have finally been able to sit down and look at them. I think they are great! Exactly what I had hoped for!

Julie Cain, Madison, Indiana

” You did a wonderful job with our wedding. We are so pleased, and we are thrilled with what you do for kids!”

John and Nikki Ohler, Toledo, Ohio

” The weather was perfect – the setting at the Grand Hotel was superb – everyone from the musicians to the priest were just awesome, and you captured all of the precious moments to give us a lifetime of wonderful memories with fantastic professional prowess.”

James and Jennifer Hawthorne, Mackinaw Island, Michigan

” We are thrilled and very grateful for the highly professional work you did in capturing every meaningful moment of our wedding day.”

Cassie and John Conrad, Bloomington, Indiana

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Windsong Pictures celebrates 55 years of Service to the community!

Local Author Michael Floyd’s New Book, “I’m Just a Teacher: To Reach Out, Touch Others, and Make a Difference,” is a Love Letter to the Art of Teaching and Uplifting Students

“ Believe…and all things are possible!”

The Award Winning Band

” The Angel Project”

Is Booking Now! See Below:

Check out the Environmental Work of Windsong Pictures

Want to be in a movie in 2023?

“The Angel Project”

Kenady – Charis – Cayleah

Coming to cities across Indiana:

The Indiana Bicentennial

Feature Film

Want to be in a movie in 2023?

Windsong Pictures, Inc.

Windsong Pictures Mission Statement

The purpose of Windsong Pictures is to stimulate and encourage students and community members to explore the limitless potential that exists in the creative and integrated learning process through the making of motion picture productions and serving the needy in the community.

Educational Foundation

Windsong Pictures also offers One Stop Shopping for Entertainment:

Meet the Windsong Staff-Click Here

Need Photography or Videography?

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