I HAVE THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD!
(sorry for shouting).
As Director the Cyclebetes School Initiatives, I am witness to student transformations almost every day!
How?
I’ll explain – the Cyclebetes Spin-a-Thon Student Leadership Program is a real world leadership opportunity. Students meet every element of mounting a school wide/community event – sponsorship acquisition, marketing and promotion, communications, media relations, logistics (to name a few) head on! They are thrust out of their comfort zones and with our encouragement, support and resources work through the highs and lows, triumphs and obstacles that define the process. Some are already leadership oriented others are quiet young people falling beneath the radar in their high school populations. Quiet unassuming leaders-in-the- making who step up and make impactful presentations at city council meetings, have local businesses say yes to sponsorship support and high school peers asking where they can sign up. They take the mic during the Spin-a-Thon event and offer inspirational pump up speeches to students, faculty, family and the business community! WOW!
We ask student leaders to complete a feedback form after their Spin-a-Thon. In it they are asked “What did you learn about yourself?”
The responses always read like this – I learned that people listen to me. I learned I could make a difference. I learned I’m dedicated and determined! I learned I can do a whole lot more than I think I can! I learned I’m good at this!
These are life lessons and transformations of the most important kind!
Author: Cheryl Wilson-Stewart Director of school initiatives. “Our responsibility is to mentor and support these young people they are outstanding!” She is also the founder of Mindblasting and author of several creativity curriculum in use throughout the world, Cheryl is a consultant to both business and education sectors.
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