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Five Things About Me:
#1. My Go-to Comfort Food … Growing up my Friday food was Pizza. It was a time I spent with family concluding the week and relaxing. Even now, I still love Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza with Bell Peppers - but I love to explore pizza, in general - I like to try Chicago deep dish for example or try pizza from emerging mom-and-pop shops.
#2. If I weren’t working with kids, I would be ... I’ve spent my life working with kids in one capacity or another - I can’t imagine doing anything else. Kids keep me young - they keep me laughing - they help me grow. I wouldn’t want to change that. If I absolutely had to answer, I think I would still pursue a position that inspires and connects with everyday people.
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#3. If I could travel anywhere it would be … Dubai - I think they have an interesting culture. From what I’ve read and the pictures I’ve seen, it’s a beautiful place. I want to travel somewhere that offers something different than what I already experienced. I would love to indulge in the architecture, the people, the culture, the food - just all of it.
#4. If I could sit down and chat with a famous person, it would be … Jeff Bezos - the founder of Amazon. I was always taught when you meet a famous person - know your ask - they aren’t looking for friends. (LOL) I’d like to ask him how he found balance and how he was able to move from a vision that started in his garage to what Amazon is today. And maybe before we parted ways - I’d see if he wanted to donate to my organization, Simply Youth.
#5. Something people would be surprised to know about me: That I enrolled back in college. I’m working toward meeting a goal I set for myself many years ago.
As he adds to his role by mentoring a cohort of freshmen who require support in adjusting to high school, his goal is that graduation becomes an expected accomplishment and the focus becomes what’s next — jobs, internships, and college.
As a mentor and confidant, he said he hears difficult stories from students which weigh heavily on his mind.
“I pray a lot — I’m a prayer — for strength, protection, motivation. Daily,” he emphasized.
