MONROE - Local nonprofit groups have partnered to bring Kyle Scheele, an inspiring speaker, writer and youth expert who has challenged tens of thousands of teens across the nation to live better stories, to area schools. Scheele will be speaking to middle and high school youth from eight area school districts in daytime presentations Feb. 22-25. He avoids the usual discussion of "don't do this, don't do that" and instead focuses on the positive choices that students can make to leave a positive impact on their classmates, school, community and world. Scheele challenges students to think about the things they can do now to start living an incredible life story.

Parents and other adult community members may attend a free presentation by Scheele at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the Monroe High School Performing Arts Center.

Scheele's presentations are being sponsored by local nonprofit foundations, through community support to Tyler's TEAM Foundation, Jacob's SWAG Foundation and Angels Among US of Green County. The intent is to bring a powerful message to students about kindness, tolerance, acceptance and positive life choices.

For more information on Kyle Scheele, visit www.kylescheele.com

There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited.