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Diane Dike Ph.D. One of a Kind Service Dog Team,
Motivational & Educational Speaker, Singer, Author
Each of us has a purpose in this life: I believe my purpose is to encourage others to hold on to hope. And remind them that a seemingly random act of kindness can transform their life forever. My husband, Paul, accepted me when I was broken, that restored my hope. In turn, I rescued Gracie when she was broken, she rescued me right back by becoming my service dog. Together, Paul, Gracie and I have formed a unique bond sharing the second chance we've been given to encourage and restore hope to others-Passing it forward!
Diane Dike, Ph.D., a passionate and popular speaker, author and singer, lives in the Vail Valley of Colorado. Her heartbreaking, heartwarming and courageous story will inspire you to overcome your challenges.
Author
Diane�s experiences with Gracie led her to write and publish two books: Gracie Comes Home, the first installment of the children�s series, The Adventures of Gracie and Diane, and God Made Only One of Me, an autobiography, foreword by Michael W. Smith. The illustrator of Gracie Comes Home is Craig Grasso who worked on the animation for many hit movies including "Lion King" and "Ice Age II." All proceeds from the book sales and merchandise go to support Second Chance outreach work. Diane is constantly writing for magazines, being interviewed on: radio, TV, and in magazines. She appreciates the opportunity to share her story and encourage those she can along her triumphant journey.
Education
Diane has a BA in Physical Education, Recreation, and Health with a Minor in Theology. She has a Masters equivalent in Behavior Disorders and a Ph.D. in Human Services. Diane earned her Reverends License from Gospel Crusade Ministries and is current with her credentials. She was a track and swimming coach as well as the star singer of the laser show at Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida. She taught Pre-Kindergarten and High School special needs children as well as subjects in Social Science at the University level for twelve years in Polk County, Florida. Unfortunately, Diane had to take a break from teaching because of the devastating effects of a rare and incurable blood disease.