5/6/2023 0 Comments Inspireme academy![]() The veterans among us today who fought in World War II protected our democratic style of government, and defeated armies fueled by the fascist fire of hatred. The ideals of personal freedom and self-government are enabled and protected by our Armed Forces. We are blessed to live in the greatest country on earth, created by ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence and embedded in the Constitution. Just as the veterans we honor today put their lives on the line to protect our democracy and the ideas we stand for as a country, I want to do the same. Service to me means the opportunity to protect our nation’s values. My discussions with him excite me to serve as I want to look back on my life knowing that I made a difference in the world, and that my time on this earth was well spent. Veterans salute during the national anthem, at today’s Town Hall ceremony. It has developed him into a great leader, father, and overall person. He speaks of his time in service with the highest degree of pride, and tells me that it was one of his greatest life choices. I often talk to my dad about his military service. I come from a long line of people who served in the armed forces, including great-grandparents who fought in World War II and my father, who was a naval intelligence officer assigned to a Marine Corps F-18 squadron and then to the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. I’m privileged to come before you today to talk about service and what it means to me. This was the first time I felt the calling, and the desire to try and follow the extraordinary footsteps each and every one of you has left behind. I don’t think I fully appreciated that many World War II veterans were my age when they began their service, but I was able to realize the momentous sacrifices that members of our armed forces make for the safety of the rest of the country. While I looked around and saw that my classmates were captivated hearing the courageous story, I felt touched on what I think might have been a deeper level. I remember a particular story from a World War II veteran, who enlisted at the age of 16 and fought in the Pacific. When I was in 8th grade at Bedford Middle School, I was given the opportunity to hear from veterans, possibly even from some of you sitting before me today. Your bravery and willingness to serve made it possible for my generation to be here today, a debt that can never be repaid but that instead should be paid forward. I would like to thank our veterans for your heroic sacrifices. I have been fortunate enough to receive an NROTC scholarship and am applying to the Naval Academy. My goal is to become a naval officer after attending university. “And we have the self-honesty to admit when we’re wrong and the courage to change.Right now, I’m in the midst of the college application process. ![]() “And frankly we don’t settle for anything less than excellence” in every administrator, teacher, parent, and child. We believe in collaborating and building relationships with family and community. We believe in reversing the cycle of failure, dysfunction, hunger, and poverty so that we can focus on what’s most important Educating Children. We believe in taking ownership of our community, and participate where we can make a significant contribution. Enhances our belief in: Administrators who are connected to families and community Teachers who are competent, knowledgeable, and caring Parents who are involved, committed and invested And Students who are learning, experiencing, and growing. It’s design to help educators at all levels of experience plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, content-rich program for children with diverse backgrounds and skill levels. It's design is to enable children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical-thinking skills. A comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning. As a part of our stragegy we will use the Creative Curriculum® for Preschool. We believe that we are on the face of the earth to “Change a Generation One Child at a Time.” We are constantly seeking innovative methods to instill positive values in every child we encounter.
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