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Our March Author of the Month Is Johnny Rutledge

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Johnny Rutledge

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Math and Football

Johnny Rutledge was born and raised in Belle Glade, Florida. He graduated from Glades Central High School. Later while attending the University of Florida, he became an ALL-SEC linebacker, team captain, and as well as national champion. After college, Johnny was drafted in the National Football League. He was the Arizona Cardinals’ 51st p

Johnny Rutledge was born and raised in Belle Glade, Florida. He graduated from Glades Central High School. Later while attending the University of Florida, he became an ALL-SEC linebacker, team captain, and as well as national champion. After college, Johnny was drafted in the National Football League. He was the Arizona Cardinals’ 51st pick in 1999. Rutledge played a total of six seasons in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and the Denver Broncos. After he retired from the professional football, Rutledge became a teacher with Atlanta Public Schools. Currently, he is still teaching as well as coaching football at Salem High School in Conyers, Georgia. Additionally, Rutledge has mentored young athletes since 200

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Math and Football

Connect with Johnny Rutledge!

Math and Football

While reading to his daughters one night, Rutledge’s girls challenged him to write a book. He not only wrote one, but 12 which became a part of his “Grant’s Sports Adventures” book series. The stories feature Grant, the main character, learning life lessons through his father and friends, but mainly from sports. Rutledge’s goal is to capt

While reading to his daughters one night, Rutledge’s girls challenged him to write a book. He not only wrote one, but 12 which became a part of his “Grant’s Sports Adventures” book series. The stories feature Grant, the main character, learning life lessons through his father and friends, but mainly from sports. Rutledge’s goal is to capture the attention of children through athletics to garner a love for reading which will ultimately help them build a strong educational foundation. Contact grantsportsadventures@gmail.com to get a signed copy.

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Connect with Johnny Rutledge!

Connect with Johnny Rutledge!

Connect with Johnny Rutledge!

Want to engage young readers?  Invite Johnny Rutledge to your school or event. You can contact him through Instagram.

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