May 12th: Lindzey Murillo
This week in SLA, our Ambassadors and Alumni gain knowledge and inspiration by learning about the 2020 Service Heroes who lead as pioneers, visionaries and advocates for education. It is such a privilege to honor these leaders this year with a team of 8th grade Ambassadors, who serve in their name:
Kara Bobroff is Deputy Secretary for Identity, Equity and Transformation for New Mexico’s Public Schools and the visionary Founder of Native American Community Academy (NACA) and the NACA inspired School Network.
Natanja Craig Oquendo is Vice President for Community Partnerships for The Possible Project, a youth engagement and empowerment program where students learn how to apply the principles of entrepreneurship to life planning.
Hilda Ramirez is the Executive Director of the Latino Education Institute at Worcester State University, which seeks to close expand the educational horizons for Latinos through support for students and their families.
Geoff Canada is the Chair of the Harlem Children Zone, and one of the nation’s most visionary, inspirational, and passionate advocates for children.
Jason and Devin McCourty are New England Patriots, philanthropists, and civic leaders, who champion social justice, educational opportunity and equity, and positive youth development.
Malala Yousafzai is a Nobel Peace Laureate, honored for her relentless and courageous leadership of a global movement to ensure education for every girl.
We add to this group, the heroes found in classrooms -- virtual and otherwise -- across the Commonwealth, as
Ambassador Lindzey Murillo of Millis, reflects upon in her #351GratitudeMoment:
"I am thankful for all the teachers out there!
Teachers are important people in your life because they shape you into what and who you’re going to be.
In 7th grade, there was one teacher who changed my life -- she was awesome. She gave me so many opportunities to soar. She is the teacher who nominated me for Project 351, and for that I am forever grateful.
Teachers devote their lives to students who need their guidance and motivation to succeed. This week, I wish everyone would email a teacher and say "thank you", because they are so deserving!"
We couldn't agree more! To our Service Heroes and the heroes in the classroom, this #351GratitudeMoment is sent with endless admiration and appreciation for you!