Recently I was honoring along with 156 other educators from Minnesota at a banquet. I was recognized for Leadership in Educational Excellence by Resource Training and Solutions located right here in St. Cloud, MN. I was very humbled and honored to be selected for this award since there are so many outstanding educators in the state of Minnesota. I have been very fortunate to have had some great parents to support me throughout the years. This year I also have an outstanding group of parents. The following is a letter from the director of Resource Training and Solutions. More than ever in our country’s history, we need models for our young people to emulate. Many of our society’s heroes and personalities fall far short of the title “role model.” You are here this evening because I believe today more than ever, your job is a “calling” and that your commitment to be an outstanding educator impacts the lives of hundreds of students everyday. You are role models whether you realize it or not. Being an educator is not “just a job!” What higher calling could there be than to shape and help mold students’ character and values? Given the violence and bullying we continue to see in schools across the country, we need educators like you who will observe, listen and get appropriate help for those students who are struggling socially and who are showing signs of alienation, low self esteem and despair. As we honor you this evening, let us also remember that you are in effect “standard bearers!” You and your values are reflected everyday in how you act and interact with young people. In a society starving for heroes and genuine people who do what they say and say what they mean, you stand out above the rest! You are our educational leaders of excellence for the 21st century and every day you bring inspiration, hope and guidance to your students as well as the adults around you. We salute and honor you tonight as true “role models.” Thank you for all you have done and will do to affect our young people in a positive, meaningful way. You are truly our unsung heroes and for that we are most grateful! Congratulations and best wishes from all of us at Resource! Sincerely, Robert C. Cavanna, Ed.D. Executive Director Mark |
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