While eating my lunch today, I tuned in to the GradNation Summit that was being live streamed. I was very inspired by Hector Araujo, a former Gear Up member. Gear Up is a grant program that is designed to help low-income students prepare for and succeed in post-secondary education. Mr. Araujo spoke about his experience and how his Gear Up mentor, Mrs. Johnson, made a difference in his life by believing in him.
Something that he said really struck me, "Sometimes you have to believe in the belief others have in you before believing in yourself."
Wow! How many times have we doubted ourselves and didn't do something that would stretch us or push us out of our comfort zone? Maybe its time we look to those around us who support and encourage us and see ourselves through their eyes and... take the plunge. Jump in with two feet and try something we never thought we could do!
Mr. Araujo also reminded teachers and students that, "Every day you have the ability to be a role model for someone else."
This is so true! Every day we have the responsibility to act in a way that inspires others by being kind, helpful, hardworking, and responsible. This is so important for our students to know, too!
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