Do You Believe In ME?

Dalton Sherman, a 10 year old elementary student, in Texas gave the opening speech to over 20,000 Texas teachers. When Dalton walked out on the stage, he said, I believe in me, Do you believe in me? He said to the teachers, because you believe in me, I can do anything, be anything, create anything, dream anything, become anything because you believe in me.

What child knows that you believe that you believe in them? Or who believed in you as a child? Was it a teacher, mom, dad, or a coach? Whoever it was, send them this powerful video of Dalton Sherman’s speech, do you believe in me?
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Erik's Story

"A child is not a vessel to be filled, but a lamp to be lit".

This quote reminds me of one of my former students, Erik Bortz. In the ninth grade, Erik was a troubled student getting into trouble, earning failing grades, and hanging around the wrong friends. Through the unconditional love of his mother, the guidance of teachers, and the prayers of so many, Erik turned his life around. By twelfth grade, Erik turned his failing grades into A’s, had a clean discipline record, found a positive peer group, and became the president of the Student Government. Now, Erik is attending Syracuse university on a full scholarship and currently has a 4.0 grade point average. Do you know someone like Erik? Someone that struggled but now has turned their life around. If so, would you please email me and share your story.