Debra Peppers

Debra D. Peppers Ph.D., is an author, educator, motivational speaker, radio host and former television host of "Outreach Connection" on Christian Television Network. Dr. Debra Peppers was a High School dropout who overcame setbacks to become a successful person in the spotlight as a speaker on TV, Radio, and as a teacher. She earned her Ph.D. and taught in the Masters Program at Webster University in Missouri; moreover Peppers has been endorsed by sportscaster and fellow Missourian Bob Costas. Dr. Peppers holds an undergraduate degree in Speech and English, a Masters of Arts in Education and a PhD in Communication. As an author of the Emmy-Award winning documentary "Choices" Dr. Peppers' also has stories that appear in five different editions of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Including being featured in numerous books and publications for her writing such as, Best Classroom Practices, Embrace of a Father, A Cup of Comfort, Living Your Dreams, The Master's Hand and her own It's Your Turn Now! Debra hosted one of the longest running live radio programs on the St. Louis Missouri radio station KJSL from 1996 through May 2006 titled "Talk from the Heart" a two hour call in interactive radio program with uplifting Christian topics. Peppers has interviewed the President of the United States. She is best known for her talk shows with multiple celebrities on radio and television, primarily known for hosting the still ongoing TV program "The Outreach Connection" now hosted by Gary Schluckebier. In February 2013 after taping 291 television episodes of the "Outreach Connection" hosted by Debra Peppers her last episode featured longtime producer and director Donette Douglas as her guest. Peppers, shortly thereafter, was back on the set with new host Dr. Gary Schluckebier for The 300th TV episode taping of "Outreach Connection" as a guest in the spring of 2013. After moving to Florida in 2016 Dr. Debra Peppers is back on the air as a front line radio host for "The Q" - WQBQ (1410 AM) in Central Florida. She also has her own podcast called "Shakin' the Salt!"