Jordan became a teacher because she loves working with kids! What exactly does she love about teaching kids? She experiences a unique joy and sense of pride when she is able to guide them through a process of setting goals and seeing them achieve them. It is those “a-ha” … [Read more...] about Meet Jordan “The Mad Science Teacher”
Meet the President! Mr. Max Fineday
Max Fineday...You Inspire Me! Max was elected president of the University of Saskatchewan Student Union (USSU) in May 2013, and will serve their 27,000 students for the next year. It takes courage and bravery to be an advocate and a leader, your willingness to be in services to others is another … [Read more...] about Meet the President! Mr. Max Fineday
Meet the CISV Volunteers!
One just isn’t enough when talking about July’s Millennial Inspiration. From June to August, 655 volunteers will be planning, facilitating, and leading 199 peace education programs for almost 7000 youth and young adult participants in 43 different countries around the world. Who is this … [Read more...] about Meet the CISV Volunteers!
Meet Meaghan Smith “The Feminist”
At only 14 years old, Meaghan had the courage to stand by her convictions. At that young age she was able to demonstrate a willingness to act on her beliefs, even at the at risk of alienating her peers and being subjected to the the consequences. I was proud to know her then, and even more … [Read more...] about Meet Meaghan Smith “The Feminist”
Meet College Graduate Shara Thorpe
Shara Thorpe YOU INSPIRE ME! Congratulations to you and Northern Arizona University’s Graduating Class of 2013. This month’s Millennial Inspiration hits close to home, because Shara is my step/bonus daughter. Over the last 12 years, knowing her has brought extraordinary challenges and gifts. … [Read more...] about Meet College Graduate Shara Thorpe
Meet Base aka DJ Base!
Base... YOU INSPIRE ME! Your fearless pursuit of success is awe-inspiring! Let’s face it, you’ve got guts and drive! We all dream of success and rarely do we consider what we will do once we achieve it. Base has inspired me to think of success as cyclical; when you've reached your goals, don’t … [Read more...] about Meet Base aka DJ Base!
Meet Kathleen Lüppker
Kathleen Lüppker...YOU INSPIRE ME! Kathleen lives big, thinks big, and loves big. She lives life to the fullest, tackling one great adventure after another. And just a few months ago, her big love for the US moved her to become a US Citizen. I’m proud to have even played a small part in her … [Read more...] about Meet Kathleen Lüppker
Meet Designer Rachel Hill
Rachel Hill YOU INSPIRE ME! Rachel lives out loud and doesn’t apologize for it. She has always marched to the beat of her own drum, and does it with confidence and pride. When I met Rachel in 2003, she was a young teenager whose strength and maturity exceeded her years. Her strong sense identity is … [Read more...] about Meet Designer Rachel Hill