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Fr. Eugene Smith, OSM, mentored me during my college years and was a model minister and spiritual director.

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My Youth Pastor Eric Johnson. Not only did he teach me the true understanding about salvation, the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the bible (In context of how to govern my moral and ethical decision making) he was also a strong African American male role model as a successful family man that exemplified what he believed by walking what he taught me.

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My mom influenced me in a huge way in how I learned to care.  Even though she's been gone for over half my lifetime, I try to channel her when I show caring to my kids.

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After my grandfather passed, I spent many summers with my grandmother. She allowed me to see the silly side of her stoic Irish personality. Great to see her embrace her childlike side.

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My Grandfather
My papa was a quiet, strong man.  He worked hard, served his church, country and family.  Papa never said an ill word about anyone.

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My aunt Janet. She taught me to enjoy life and to accept others and to see others beyond the physical.
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I had a principal when I was teaching who wanted to shake things up. He listened to my ideas and was a willing partner to alter how the school worked with the students.

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My best friend who always put me first

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My godfather Carlos. His
was an approach fueled by love and guided by powerful pedagogical strategies.

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There was an English professor in college, Dr. Story, who talked to me about literature and authors. I never took his class but his door was always open to me. He took my interests seriously and never doubted that I would achieve any goal I set for myself.

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Jeanne was a principal that hired me as a teacher. 26 years later she became my co-administrator and saved me from losing my job. She also has helped me to reflect and improve myself.
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My mom has played one of the most influential roles in my life. Her value for education and passion for philanthropy greatly impacted my personal and professional journey.

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My wife established the need to be introspective, reflective, and mindful. We were reflecting the other day that I've come such a long way since we first met.

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When I was in the boy scouts there was a leader who I carpooled with to the meetings. He was a very Catholic individual who share a unique view on on a Catholic should be a faith filled leader. When I would get upset about things, he would help center me.

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I've been best friends with Cindy since 2nd grade. She is always "there" for me and I for her.

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Friend-Friend. My sister LeAnn is EXTREMELY influential to me! Gets me up and out the door when I feel like staying in and encourages me when I feel down!

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