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My Why
I feel grateful for what my family and I have accomplished here in Lawrence and I want to give back to the community by supporting and guiding students and their families.

by supporting and guiding students and their families.

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So many reasons to be here and do the work I do. Be the person and support my mom didn’t have. Advocate like no one else will advocate for my child. Learn the skills and knowledge necessary to help my people… my community. It’s a clear combination of it all and the experiences I’ve had growing up as a Lawrencian. I am grateful for it all. ❤️

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Find your why and you’ll find your way.

Always remember your why! My children are the reason I do what I do.

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My name is Wilmarie Rosario, I’m the Student and Family Engagement Specialist at HLC. The reason why I do what I do is to offer support to our parents and students. I love engaging with parents and helping them navigate ways for them to connect and be apart of their child’s school, education and future plans. I also enjoy connecting with my students while encouraging them to stay engaged and on track to graduate.

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My primary motivation is my daughters. I want to build a better environment. Help other parents establish in their new country, as newcomers. I can identify myself in many areas, I also left my country and settled in the city. I want to show an example of improvement and growth.

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As the Partnership Director for the FRC, my passion lies in serving my community. I am deeply committed to supporting our students and families, and working at the macro level within the district allows me to make the greatest impact. With my background as a social worker, I am driven to uplift and empower those around me, just like Lawrence has. Fostering growth and providing the support they need to thrive is my why!.

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The support I had growing up was great. Especially being a young mom. I came into this role as I wanted to share what I knew to others.

I wanted the help them, guide them and share resources that most of us still don’t know about. I want to be able to give back to the community. I love to help people. I started as a Case Manager with younger parents which I loved to do. One day I went to my son school because he was receiving an award, seeing all the kids, how excited they were and seeing how innocent they are just made me want to help them. Do more for them, be able to help more families. Be someone that they can trust, and feel ok knowing they have someone helping rather that’s saying they will help them and not.

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My why is to give back to my community 🎉

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My why is deeply rooted in my community and the individuals striving to achieve their aspirations, just as I am. Lawrence requires more advocates for the future of our children. My focus is on my college education and seizing every opportunity for personal and societal growth. My motivation stems from supporting immigrants who may feel that opportunities are out of reach. I aim to show them that this country offers numerous resources that are accessible to those who seek them.

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I do this because I believe that all kids deserve a good education. In Lawrence, most of the families are minorities, immigrants, and face struggles that other families may not. Helping families with resources like food, work, shelter can give the student a better chance at education and life.

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My Dad is my why because he had show me Guidance and mentorship, unconditional love and support, Role modeling values and integrity. And he's the reason why I am trying to grow.

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My Dad is my why because he had show me Guidance and mentorship, unconditional love and support, Role modeling values and integrity. And he's the reason why I am trying to grow.

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I think my why is simply, helping others. I had a lot of great people in my corner growing up! They all offered me a great deal of support and love and after I graduated college I knew I wanted to do the kind of work that is fulfilling. Somehow I ended up in the school district doing what I feel like has been the kindest work ever, helping homeless kids.

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My “why” is to assist, empower, and help people achieve their goals through clear communication, problem-solving, and providing knowledge. I aim to make complex things more accessible and offer support that fosters learning, understanding, and growth.

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My why is the students I’ve met along my educational career. I’ve met students that don’t have a voice. I’ve met students that don’t have food or family at home. I’ve always been the type of person to try to make a difference. So me taking on this role, is making a difference. I’d like to be the voice some don’t have and show that love not all receive at home. Even if it’s the smallest difference, I’d like to make it. My why is my community. 🤍

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My why is helping families student and teachers be the best they can be .

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I am doing this for my son and for all the kids in Lawrence. I have a lot of pride in my city and I hope to contribute to all the change educators are doing right now. I want to be a apart in bettering the lives of these kids as students. I want to show my son that mom believes and wants to continue to help better the education system and give all kids the education they deserve! Times have changed and we as educators should always be changing with the times so that we are making sure to provide the best for these kids! ❤️

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My why is me. I was fortunate enough to have so many staff and teachers that cared about me throughout my years at school. Because of them I am able to better understand the students I work with, able to provide them with the care and love that I experienced. I would love for my students to have that trust in me and feel comfortable to tell me when they need a little more extra support / attention / love.

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My why is for my daughter and son, to have the opportunities I did not have as a child. My why is to give back to the young people who say they can’t do it. My why is to break generational curse. My why is to build capacity. My why(Who said a Lawrence kid will not succeed) I made it!

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My family is my "why." I want to provide for them and give back in every way I can. As the daughter of immigrant parents who sacrificed so much to give me and my sister a better life, I feel a deep sense of gratitude. Growing up in Lawrence, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges we face, and I want to be a role model for the students here. I want them to see that it’s possible to achieve their dreams and become someone, no matter where they come from.

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To give those who don’t have a safe place a place where they feel safe. A small conversation, recourses or assistance during a time in their life where they need someone with recourses that could help them.

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Is my family’s support. To know I have such a support behind me gives me motivation to be the support that some of students need. Knowing that a lot of students don’t have that support but are getting it from school staff, allows them to have a safe place. My family shows how strong we are when we come together in positive and negative situations. We are there for one another and steer each other in the right direction. Knowing I can help someone else do the same gives me hope for the future of these children’s lives.

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I went into this role to be an active participant in bridging gaps between the school and families. To become another support or advocate for families and students who may not have anyone or don’t know how they can advocate for themselves. I struggled a lot in the same school I work at and wished there was more understanding or more systems in place to aid me. I didn’t have an adult I could turn to on campus.

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I want to give a voice and empower students and families who need it.

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My why is based of my own experience I went through a lot in highschool and didn’t have much support I do this so I could be there for students and guide them the best I can . Find resources and any kind of help they need . I want to encourage and uplift students . I want to be the support system I needed in highschool

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My why is I enjoy helping families and students thrive and do better. I am privileged to learn from our families every day.

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To be an extra pair of ears to listen to those families who are in need.

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I hope to be the adult I needed as a child and give myself the luxuries and triumphs I deserve.

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My why is my drive to make an impact in Lawrence and the education system. As someone who went through the LPS system, I want students to have a better experience and a role model. Also, I have conversations with my nieces about school and they say they wish they can join Lawrence school which fills me with joy.

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My Why is “Lawrence” I want to become an impact for the youth of this city. Give the youth the resources they need and just being there for them. Just them knowing that they have someone they can go to for whatever.

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My why is my parents, brother, myself, and other young students in my community who lack beneficial resources that they may not know about. I also like to be an example to many young students who are growing up in a city where there are so many stereotypes attached to us. I want to be the reason why kids push themselves to be better and prove to themselves and others that anything is possible!

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To help the students and family in my community. Provide hope for those that do not know hope is available.

Showing my kids and others that receiving and getting help when needed is okay. We are a community.

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My why is my daughter, Maeve. I do this work so that she, and other students, have access to services I didn't, and opportunities that I could not even imagine having when I grew up. I often find myself trying to center on what is best for the student, and thinking about how no two students and families are the same and it's important to honor that. 