Super Bowl 2020 is over, and a team that has not won in over 50 years, a team who was losing in the third quarter, and a team that made a terrific comeback emerged victorious.
Their secret weapon is Patrick Mahomes.
At only 24 years old, Patrick is both a role model and an inspiration for kids. He has a foundation called 15 for 15, which supports various charities that range from athletics and the arts to science and helping kids with disabilities. He spends his spare time building houses for veterans. I like this kid.
I also like his attitude, and last Sunday night, he let the whole world know that although he might be down, he is certainly not out. This young man modeled a lesson for everyone to learn - never stop believing in yourself, even if the odds aren't with you. I like that he views ever experience as a learning opportunity.
Although I am a major golf fan and not much of a football fan, I am a very big Patrick Mahomes fan. Such an inspiration! I will enjoy seeing how far this young man can go with his great attitude, work ethic, and compassion for others.
Link to Patrick's Foundation https://www.15andthemahomies.org/
Link to Patrick building houses for veterans in 2018 https://www.chiefs.com/video/salute-to-service-patrick-mahomes-lends-a-helping-hand-to-kc-veterans
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Please invite Grady Gets Glasses (and me) into your school. if you are not in the Pittsburgh area, we do virtual field trips with a group called Field Trip Zoom. www.Fieldtripzoom.com and a company called www.StreamableLearning.com GRADY GETS GLASSES was the winner of Best New Children's Book 2016 and 2018 (new edition) from The Authors' Zone.Grady also won a 2018 prestigious Moonbeam Award for Best Children's Book with Merchandise.
Visit Dede's webpage for complete details on her award-winning book, STUDENT TEACHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP FROM A MASTER TEACHER. Many colleges have made the book required reading. Signed copies are available www.dederittman.com Dede is also a national speaker on The Three C's for Classroom success: Confidence, communication, and Creativity; Avoiding Teacher burnout; and many other inspirational topics.
I LOVE writing. And I love writing children's books- my newest passion. Although it will be a ton of work, I am looking forward to selling my books. Since I was a secondary teacher, I know that I have much to learn about elementary students, and I will have to follow my own advice and be my genuine self. However, I also know that I am passionate about helping kids who have to wear glasses, and that GRADY GETS GLASSES sends a positive message. I am willing to work hard and do all the things that also made me a successful teacher for 37 years. I remain inspired!
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