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Jack Wellman – SI SportsKid of the Year Helps Newtown Rise
Last year, we were thrilled to share the wonderful and inspiring story of 2012 SI SportsKids of the Year, Caden and Conner Long. This year, we are equally excited to spread the uplifting story of 14 year old Jack Wellman, a multi-sport athlete from Newtown, CT who was just named 2013 SportsKid of the Year! This…
The Play That Changed Lives… For the Better
As a 5th grade football coach this story really showed me how important athletics are for teaching valuable lessons in life. The Olivet Eagles football team at Olivet Middle School in Olivet, Michigan, decided to run a play and intentionally not score, all without their coaches knowing. The football team planned the play for weeks,…
Eric Thomas – The "Hip Hop Preacher"
Eric Thomas is an author, educator, minister, activist, and motivational speaker. However, he is also known by another name……..the “Hip Hop Preacher”. Eric is known by this name because of his unique, down-to-earth, “tell it like it is” style of speaking. In addition to his speaking style, one of the reasons Eric is able to inspire so…
Jaime Escalante – He Taught "Unteachable" Students to Shine!
Jaime Escalante was a Bolivian teacher who came to America in search of a better life. Once in America, he worked hard to learn English and educate himself in American teaching standards in order to succeed as a teacher in this country. Because of his struggles, Jaime understood the value of hard work and determination in achieving…
Alec Loorz – Starting at Age 12, Environmental Activist Inspires Students to Take Action
A few years back, Alec Loorz was moved by watching the movie “Inconvenient Truth”. He decided to apply to become an official presenter for Al Gore. At first Alec was rejected for being too young. But later Mr. Gore learned Alec’s story and invited him to be a featured speaker. But Alec had not waited for Mr. Gore. Instead, he decided to…
High School Track Star Crawls Her Way to the Finish Line
Sometimes just finishing the race can be inspiring. That was the case with high school track runner Holland Reynolds! She literally had to muster up enough strength and courage to crawl over the finish line. In doing so, she secured a championship for her team. Her coach is battling ALS and says he’s using what Holland did in…
Sir Ernest Shackleton – Century-Old Leadership Lessons That Still Apply Today!
Recently, at Harvard Business School, polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton became the subject of a new case study. According to professor Nancy Koehn, “His achievements on the ice have much to teach business students and executives.” That’s why she created the case study, which she called “Leadership in Crisis: Ernest Shackleton and the Epic Voyage of the Endurance”….
Salvatore Giunta, American Hero, Medal of Honor Recipient
I had the rare opportunity to listen to Salvatore Giunta’s story last night in person at an event in Westchester County, New York and felt compelled to share his story with you. Sal is one of 79 living Medal of Honor recipients living in the United States and a true American hero. Giunta, a 25-year-old from a small…
Inspiring Role Model Videos of the Week – 4/1/2013
Check out Richard Turere, a 13 year old Kenyan boy and inventor. When Lions were attacking his family’s livestock, he invented a solar powered lighting system to keep the predators away! By creating a new way to protect his cattle, he not only solved his own problem, but also helped save the lives of many…
Role Model Videos of the Week 1/29/13
Here are two great videos of role models to inspire you this week: Check out Tennessee homecoming king Scotty Maloney, a special needs student, who was given this honor based on the kindness of three fellow students: Meet Cassandra Lin an amazingly inspirational 12 year old girl who created a recycling program that generates fuel…
