Former Special Ed student w/ low GPA is now best-selling author & therapist.

Ronnie Sidney II has accomplished a lot in his life, and it couldn't have been done without his sheer willpower and determination. Despite being labelled as an African American student with learning disabilities, he worked hard and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from Old Dominion University in 2006, and a Masters degree from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work in 2014.

Sidney is now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. His 2015 Amazon bestseller Nelson Beats the Odds is a semiautobiographical comic book about a young man who struggles with the shame of being placed in special education. He also released another successful book entitled Tameka’s New Dress which addresses topics such as childhood trauma, parental substance abuse, kinship care, and bullying.

In recognition of his hard work and success, Old Dominion University honored Sidney with the Darden Award in 2017. This award is given to Darden College of Education alumni who have made outstanding achievements. In 2020, Virginia Commonwealth University featured Sidney in the Shafer Court Connections magazine, and he was one of 200 VCU Alumni featured in The Power Issue.

Sidney’s early academic challenges ignited a passion within him to pursue social justice, and he has spent more than 15 years in the mental health and academic counseling fields. On top of that, he is also a loving husband and father of four amazing children. He is also a member of several boards, including the advisory board for VCU's Center on Transition Innovations. Additionally, he is an active member of the Essex County Economic Development Authority and Essex Youth Football Association.

Be sure to follow him on @RonnieSidneyII for more inspiring stories. This story was first reported on blackbusiness.com.

Ronnie Sidney II is a true example of how one can achieve anything even against all odds. His story is an inspiration and proof that no matter how difficult it may seem, dreams can be achieved with hard work.

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