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.

Dan Young

I have had over 27 organized years of educational experience — from K to PhD. In that time period, one thing that has continually come up, whether at a young age or in a doctoral program, is the disconnect between education and practical business acumen. To be successful, a person does not have to graduate from college or graduate school. They only need to have an innate desire to learn, access to information, and the ability to test their skills in real-time. Read more>>

JaMarcus Toomer

Morehouse will forever hold a special place in my life—a place where my dreams were nurtured, where my resilience was forged, and where I discovered the true power of an education. The hardships I faced along the way only served to strengthen my faith and reinforce the incredible honor it is to call myself a Man of Morehouse. Read more>>

Dr. Sarah Lazzari

I needed many life lessons before I was ready to be in college. when I initially went to college, I failed. I wasn’t ready to be in school. I wasn’t invested in my learning and educational process. So it took me some time to find my path. There have been many pivotal moments in my path, but when people tell me I can’t do something, I will show them that I can. Read more>>

Emmett Vinson Jr

Most important lesson I learned from school is being yourself and authentic to who you want to be can go a long way. Some people will accept you and some won’t. Backstory I self proclaimed called myself a lone wolf and used it as my nickname. Read more>>

Lauran Henderson

One of the best lessons I learned in college was that even though an experience may have been negative you can still learn so much (if not more) along the way. Read more>>

Sheila Arrington

One of the most important lessons I learned came from a time of loss. Several years back our home caught on fire, we were devastated and grief stricken. Our journey to put our life back together was wrought by formidable obstacles – daunting challenges that seem impossible to overcome, issues that mock and seem to impede our advancement. Read more>>