#FlashbackFriday to my graduation *already* two years ago! Today, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with the lovely Kelly Camm from an organization that helped make my longtime dream to graduate college a reality, CISE (Catholic Inner-city Schools Education).
This achievement is one I am most proud of, and it was the result of 18 years of Catholic education that taught me the value of learning and to always have hope. After our conversation this morning, I felt moved to share just how grateful I am for not only my selfless and dedicated teachers throughout my Catholic education, but also for CISE, who awarded me scholarship to attend Seton High School. The generosity of so many equipped me with tools to work hard and paved the way for me to succeed.
In college, I was offered my first internship at CISE. I am so grateful they took a chance on a nervous college freshman (me!) and offered me a supportive environment that kickstarted me into the professional world. After college, I went all over the place - from D.C. to Orlando, but what pushed me through was the faith I learned from three Catholic schools on the West Side of Cincinnati (St. Lawrence, Seton, and MSJ) and brought me right back home.
So many people believed in me, and I wouldn't be in my current role today without it. This is just a little snippet of my story and that of so many others. (if you know me, you know I could talk... ALOT, haha)!
I was moved today to donate to CISE and invite you to learn more about their amazing work in our local schools. Each of us has the opportunity to rewrite futures. How cool is that? --> cisekids.org/about