We asked some of the brightest folks from within the community to reflect back on their days in school and to share with us a story of when they learned a particularly important or impactful lesson. We’ve shared highlights below.

Tyler Bennett

The most important lesson that I learned in school, high school through college is to take advantage of every resource available to you, especially when it comes to building your network! In high school, I didn’t fully understand the value of getting involved outside the classroom. Read More>>

Lisa Yeakley

So much of who I am/ became is based on how I was treated on my first day of school at a new school in a certain pair of pants. Also my father wanting to only come in to my life during the ‘BIG ‘ events left me feeling like my worth was less than Read More>>

Scott Blackerby

I graduated 20+ years ago from an ACF accredited post-secondary culinary arts community college. Most of my education was paid through the Army GI Bill and some state grants. While in school, I learned what it means to be intrinsically motivated to complete a goal. Read More>>

Nicole Kovar

I started my first business probably around fourth or fifth grade. I wanted money to buy candy from the vending machines. I started drawing custom “cards,” inspired by Pokémon, but with horses. Each one was personalized with names, colors, and little details on the back, and I sold them for 25 cents. Read More>>

Kourtney Norman

I’m currently a finalizing Digital Media Production major at CARIMAC, UWI Mona. I would say I’ve been extremely blessed with the lecturers I have been given. Read More>>