For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
The following speech was given at a graduation for middle school girls participating in Emerging Young Leaders, a national initiative of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In the fall, these girls will join Pearl Essence, a mentoring program sponsored by Pi Delta Omega Chapter in Miami. By Chanel, 18, Class of 2013 There are six […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Dear Sixth Graders, Welcome to middle school. It’s exciting being in this new place, but it can be confusing, chaotic and challenging. No. 1, it’s noisier. No. 2, everyone moves at a faster pace. You probably feel as if you’re in the midst of a herd of cattle being swept along. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry I wish I had a dollar for every time a student has said, “My teacher hates me.” If so, I’d be writing this blog from my private island in the South Pacific. My response when I hear that question is, “What makes you think that of all the things your teacher […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry The holidays are here. That means shopping, gift-giving and family gatherings. When your family gets together for dinner, that’s an excellent time to find out about your family history. No, I don’t want you to draw a family tree with a million branches and names. Your assignment is to ask elderly […]
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