The beginning of the journey

After reviewing applications and learning more about these students from my colleagues, I officially (and unofficially) have 8 students who will begin this journey with me through the first year of the leadership track. I have always known that we have wonderful students but even I must admit that I am absolutely floored by the quality of leaders that are on this journey with me. Despite not really being obligated to do anything until the fall semester, these students have already jumped in with both feet! They participated in a health fair - and when I say "participated" I mean they selected the topics to educate on, developed brochures, created a poster, gathered freebies to give away, and spent an entire day at the fair. Many have even begun their projects. This week 2 students spent 3 and a half hours with me in the evening discussing, planning, and researching for a technician-checking-technician project. Next week 3 more students will be meeting with me to develop a public speaking project - both for the leadership students and for the school as a whole.

I have so many exciting ideas for the fall semester with these students.  I think it is fair to say that I will learn just as much along the way as they will!