Nicci Spends the Day at Winbourne Elementary
NICCI KELLY (11-19-09):
Today I experienced a lot of firsts...not only did I go on my first school visit today to Winbourne Elementary School, but I also rode there on my first time in the VAN WAGON (that wagon has some great pick up speed :). It was Allison Laughlin, one of our managers, and myself on the trip and it was a rewarding experience. When we arrived we met principle Wilkinson in the office and she led us to the library to wait on the class that I would be speaking to. When the class arrived I began addressing to them about the importance of valuing their education and respecting their parents and teachers. There was one question I asked them that elicited a great response from the class. I simply asked, "What are some of your dreams?" About 20 hands shot straight up in the air with an eagerness to tell the whole world what their aspirations were...optometrist, police officer, teacher, professional athlete, movie star, dancer, just to name a few. I was inspired by such great hopes and dreams and told them that through hard work, goal setting, and perseverance, that anything is possible. I can remember back in the day being in their shoes and hoping one day to see my dreams come to fruition. What an honor to be living one of them out now and to be able to inspire young children to one day do the same! The Lady Tiger Way!