“Every child deserves a champion,

an adult who will never give up on them,

who understands the power of connection

and insists that they become the best that they can be”. 

                                            ~Rita Pierson

*********************

Do you ever think about a teacher who made you who you are today?

Or maybe you had a coach that inspired you.

Who can you be that champion for?

Now that it’s back to school, a time of new and exciting dreams, take 7 minutes to listen to this awesome TED talk from educator Pierson that should be a way of life for everyone, not just teachers.

Who have you been affected or inspired by?

Who was the adult that was your champion? Or maybe your go to sounding board…

Tell your story in the comments below.

Click HERE to see Rita Pierson's TED talk and how she created a legacy of relationships with her students.