Introduction to Videos (best viewed with Internet Explorer)
In 2010, Arnie Duncan, the United States Secretary of Education publicly stated: "Parents will always be a child's first and most important teacher, and parenting is the most important job that every parent takes on. We are proposing to step up our efforts at the federal level to empower parents to do even more for our students."
Fred’s Volunteer Mission: The mission of the not-for-profit Yes Pa Foundation is to assist young people and adults in developing positive character that includes a strong sense of control of ones future, positive attitudes and perseverance. The Yes Pa program emphasizes integrity, determination and enthusiasm as keys to happiness and success.
Dear Visitor:
Thank you for visiting this Video Page. Before showing your selected videos to the audience you are working with, please test them to insure that they are working correctly. And in the interest of my Foundation's mission, please email me at
YesPaFoundation@aol.com if you have any difficulty. Also, note that you will see a black screen when you click on your video selection. There is a red bar at the bottom of the screen. You must click on the arrow head located on lower left side of this red bar to start the video you have selected. Thank you. - Fred Sarkis
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Fred Sarkis Speaks to Kids at Wegmans Summer Camp
Four short clips including the Clown Act where Fred turns his high-wire failure into success and three short stories learned on his father's prison-truck that changed his life at age twelve (Education, The Light Within & Selling Strawberries).
(~7 min)
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2009 - Fred at Clara Barton School
Speaking to Inner City Sixth Graders in Rochester, NY. Video is best shown immediately before or after reading Yes Pa.
(~18 min)
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Going back in time with Yes Pa - A professional video which creatively goes back to 1934 when Fred was eight to twelve years old. Narrated by a nine-year old girl, in an entertaining way, it brings alive Fred's prison truck, kerosene lamp which kept him warm in the winter, the public market where Fred's Pa bought his fruits and vegetables. It reflects Fred's achievements in life related to the three powerful five-minute lessons he learned on his Pa's truck at age 12. Motivational interest for children, parents and students in school or in college. (~28 min)
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Testimonials : Correctional Institutions
Video proof of Yes Pa's Flexibility. From age 8 to age 12, Fred felt like a prisoner on his father's truck. Yes Pa works with correctional officials because it encourages prisoners to turn their prison into a study center.
(~14 min)
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Testimonials : Mentoring Program
In partnership with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Program of Rochester, Professionals testify to the success of the Yes Pa in their mission.
(~10 min)
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Testimonials : Regional and National Education & Prevention Specialists
This is a must see for middle-school teachers. Professionals in all walks of life, including Danny Wegman, CEO of Wegmans discuss the Yes Pa Program and Author, Fred W. Sarkis.
(~9 min)
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Endorsements : Dr. Thomas Lickona — Developmental Psychiatrist and Professor of Education at SUNY Cortland. (~1.5 min)
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Endorsements : Mr. William Locke — Superintendent of Arkport Central Schools.
(~1 min)
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Video Clips Submitted by Kids — Directory of short videos provided by kids in the inner city and suburban schools that relate to the Yes Pa Program. (~1-3 min each)
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Videos (excluding video clips shared by kids and the 28 minute Program Video) are also available on YouTube. Visit the YesPaProgram YouTube Video Channel Here
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