Who is Kenny?
Master Story Teller Kenny Tedford Jr., almost totally deaf, is a man of many talents: Author, Actor, Humorist, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Counselor, Master Storyteller, One Man Shows, Entrepreneur, Founder and President of Attitude Concepts, and experienced Deaf ministry leader.
From a family of 9 brothers and sisters, he was the only one born with deafness. When Kenny was put into a "mentally retarded" class his first two years in elementary school he was told by his teachers, counselor, and the Board of Education that he would never pass the 3rd grade. He proved them wrong by graduating with honors and attending Gallaudet University for the Deaf in Washington, D.C. He later transferred to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN., earning his B.A. in Theatre. Kenny went on to earn a Masters Degree in Storytelling from East Tennessee State University.
Professionally, Kenny has served as the Executive Director of both the Tennessee Council for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing and the Communications Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. He has also worked as a career counselor and employment specialist for the disabled, and was appointed as a Red Cross Ambassador representing the United States.
Born deaf and with brain damage Kenny has survived everything from cancer, heart attacks, and breaking his neck to family troubles and heartbreak. But none of his hardships have stopped him from living his dreams.
Kenny will inspire you with his storytelling ability, sense of humor, and his strong faith - even in the face of adversity. He has shown by his life that even heart attacks, falling off a cliff, and cancer can be used for good.
Tedford wants his main message to be that anyone can overcome any obstacle.
“No matter what adversity you have, you can conquer it,” he says. “No matter how big or small.”
From a family of 9 brothers and sisters, he was the only one born with deafness. When Kenny was put into a "mentally retarded" class his first two years in elementary school he was told by his teachers, counselor, and the Board of Education that he would never pass the 3rd grade. He proved them wrong by graduating with honors and attending Gallaudet University for the Deaf in Washington, D.C. He later transferred to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN., earning his B.A. in Theatre. Kenny went on to earn a Masters Degree in Storytelling from East Tennessee State University.
Professionally, Kenny has served as the Executive Director of both the Tennessee Council for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing and the Communications Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. He has also worked as a career counselor and employment specialist for the disabled, and was appointed as a Red Cross Ambassador representing the United States.
Born deaf and with brain damage Kenny has survived everything from cancer, heart attacks, and breaking his neck to family troubles and heartbreak. But none of his hardships have stopped him from living his dreams.
Kenny will inspire you with his storytelling ability, sense of humor, and his strong faith - even in the face of adversity. He has shown by his life that even heart attacks, falling off a cliff, and cancer can be used for good.
Tedford wants his main message to be that anyone can overcome any obstacle.
“No matter what adversity you have, you can conquer it,” he says. “No matter how big or small.”