Quotes

Jane Goodall – What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

Ancient Chinese Proverb – Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.

Margaret Mead – Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

Roy Bennet – Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going.

Mother Teresa – I alone can’t change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.

Frederick Douglass – Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.

Elaine Briggs – Listen, Care, Make a Difference

Yes, All Can

Years of lost opportunities,
Frustration, shame, humiliation,
Hiding behind anger, lashing out,
Giving up.

If only you would try harder,
Labeled, accommodated,
Pulled out of class,
Lost time, lost hope.

A chance – a tiny seed of hope,
Quickly learn an amazing method,
Weekly tutor a struggling little buddy,
Build bonds and make a difference.

Only one short semester,
Finally “getting” how to read,
Up 1-7 grade levels,
No more accommodations.

Enthusiastically engaged,
Better times learning,
Lasting gains for all,
Innovative, inspiring EBLI.

Pride, confidence, joy,
Options, possibilities, ripples,
A brighter future,
Enough.