Pilot and Educator by Ashley Panko https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1 Made with good vibes en-us 2020-12-03 18:17:04 UTC 2025-11-24 17:34:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2708.png Evan Brown https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002110651 "His message to kids: "The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion of what you want to achieve." (Paragraph 2)]]> 2020-12-09 13:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002110651 Evan Brown https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002124885 "The only who can stop you from doing something great is you. even if no one believes in that dream, you have to pursue it." (Paragraph 2)]]> 2020-12-09 14:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002124885 His message for kids: “The only thing that separates you from CEOsin corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, anda passion for what you want to achieve. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002463638 2020-12-09 15:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002463638 The only person who can stop you from doing something great is you. Even if no one believes in your dream, you have to pursue it.” The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the first place. That starts with powerful learning experiences that inspire kids to follow careers—particularly in science, technology,engineering, and math. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002467015 2020-12-09 15:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002467015 The moment of inspiration for Irving came at age 15. He was workingin his parents’ bookstore. One of their customers, a Jamaican-bornprofessional pilot, asked Irving if he’d ever thought about becoming apilot. “I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough; but the next day hegave me the chance to sit in the cockpit of the commercial airplane heflew, and just like that I was hooked. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002470100 2020-12-09 15:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002470100 There are probably millions of kidsout there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack theconfidence or opportunity to take the next step.” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002471288 2020-12-09 15:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002471288 To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship tothe University of Florida. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002472987 2020-12-09 15:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002472987 He washed airplanes to earn money for flightschool. He increased his flying skills by practicing at home on a $40 flighttraining video game. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002475157 2020-12-09 15:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002475157 Then, another dream took hold: flying solo around the world. Hefaced more than 50 rejections for funding before he convinced severalcompanies to donate individual aircraft parts. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002476583 2020-12-09 15:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002476583 He took off with noweather radar. He had no ice-removal system. And he had just $30 in hispocket. “I like to do things people say I can’t do.” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002477720 2020-12-09 15:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002477720 Perhaps Irving’s strongest educational tool is his own life example.After landing his record-breaking flight at age 23, he smiled out at theairfield crowd. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002480981 2020-12-09 15:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002480981 Perhaps Irving’s strongest educational tool is his own life example.After landing his record-breaking flight at age 23, he smiled out at theairfield crowd. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002483334 2020-12-09 15:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002483334 To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship tothe University of Florida. He washed airplanes to earn money for flightschool. He increased his flying skills by practicing at home on a $40 flighttraining video game. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002899441 2020-12-09 16:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1002899441 "Stepping from the plane, it wasn't all the fanfare that changed my life. It was seeing so many young people watching and listening. I had no money, but I was determined to give back with my time, knowledge, and experience." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006059161 2020-12-10 13:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006059161 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006062254 lrving is a pilot and a educator. He is the first African america to fly solo around the world in a plane he built. ]]> 2020-12-10 13:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006062254 We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take ownership and accomplish something amazing," https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006085477 2020-12-10 13:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006085477 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006086054 lrving is the world record holder for youngest person to pilot a plane around the world. ]]> 2020-12-10 13:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006086054 "The only person who can stopyou from doing something great is you. Even if no one believes inyour dream, you have to pursue it.” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006690725 2020-12-10 16:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006690725 He became the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world. He https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006700060 2020-12-10 16:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006700060 “We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to takeownership and accomplish something amazing” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006707652 2020-12-10 16:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006707652 "It will make Irving the youngest person ever to fly to all seven continents." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006716371 2020-12-10 16:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006716371 “Everyone told me what I couldn’t do. They saidI was too young, that I didn’t have enough money, experience, strength,or knowledge. They told me it would take forever and I’d never comehome. Well ... guess what?” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006721087 2020-12-10 16:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006721087 "After landing his record-breaking flight at age 23, he smiled out at theairfield crowd." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006723538 2020-12-10 16:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006723538 “We also want to create a forum wherekids, parents, and teachers can speak to astronauts, scientists, andother specialists.” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006727073 2020-12-10 16:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006727073 “We also want to create a forum wherekids, parents, and teachers can speak to astronauts, scientists, andother specialists.” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006729547 2020-12-10 16:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006729547 "I had no money, but I was determined to giveback with my time, knowledge, and experience.” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006732008 2020-12-10 16:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006732008 “I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough; but the next day hegave me the chance to sit in the cockpit of the commercial airplane heflew, and just like that I was hooked." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006737446 2020-12-10 16:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1006737446 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007850780 “The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve. The only person who can stop you from doing something great is you. Even if no one believes in your dream, you have to pursue it.”]]> 2020-12-10 20:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007850780 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007855169 “We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take
ownership and accomplish something amazing,”]]> 2020-12-10 20:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007855169 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007857702 he turned 28]]> 2020-12-10 20:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007857702 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007858967 "There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but the lack of confidence or opportunity to take the next step."
Jenna Eberlin]]> 2020-12-10 20:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007858967 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007867530 To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.
Jenna Eberlin]]> 2020-12-10 20:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007867530 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007939593 “I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough; but the next day he
gave me the chance to sit in the cockpit of the commercial airplane he flew, and just like that I was hooked. There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step.”]]> 2020-12-10 20:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007939593 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007947935 "To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to
the University of Florida. He washed airplanes to earn money for flight school."]]> 2020-12-10 20:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007947935 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007956916 “The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve. The only person who can stop you from doing something great is you. Even if no one believes in your dream, you have to pursue it.”

]]> 2020-12-10 20:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007956916 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007962092 He convinced several
companies to donate individual aircraft parts.]]> 2020-12-10 20:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007962092 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007963859 Became a flyer at a very young age.]]> 2020-12-10 20:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1007963859 was the only African American who has ever flew solo https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1008411143 2020-12-11 00:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1008411143 he turned down a football scholorship https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1008414276 2020-12-11 00:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1008414276 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009717709 Really. Raised in Miami’s inner city, surrounded by crime, poverty, and failing schools,he beat the odds. He became the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world. ]]> 2020-12-11 14:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009717709 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009723079 To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to
the University of Florida.]]> 2020-12-11 14:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009723079 "His message to kids: "The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion of what you want to achieve." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009874003 2020-12-11 14:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009874003 “We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take ownership and accomplish something amazing,” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009877735 2020-12-11 14:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009877735 25wadcol https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009912760 "The one thing that separates you from CEO's in corner offices or scientist in labs is determination."]]> 2020-12-11 14:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009912760 25wadcol https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009924545 "The secret he believes is having a dream in the first place and that starts with powerful learning experiences."]]> 2020-12-11 14:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1009924545 Robert P https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010028025 He said, “Everyone told me what I couldn’t do. They said I was too young, that I didn’t have enough money, experience, strength, or knowledge. They told me it would take forever and I’d never come home. Well … guess what?”]]> 2020-12-11 15:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010028025 Robert P https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010035086 This “Journey for Knowledge” flight is scheduled to depart in 2013. It
will make Irving the youngest person ever to fly to all seven continents.]]> 2020-12-11 15:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010035086 Robert P https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010036719 me when i get good grades:]]> 2020-12-11 15:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010036719 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010149928 2020-12-11 15:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010149928 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010150364 2020-12-11 15:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010150364 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010150628
Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles
]]> 2020-12-11 15:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010150628 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010160936 2020-12-11 15:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010160936 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010161178 In his build and soar program, 60 students from failing schools built an airplane from scratch in just ten weeks and then watched ivring pilot it in to the skies ]]> 2020-12-11 15:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010161178 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010164019 “The only thing that separates you from CEOs
in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve. The only person who can stop you from doing something great is you. Even if no one believes in your dream, you have to pursue it.”]]> 2020-12-11 15:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010164019 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010174414 “Everyone told me what I couldn’t do. They said
I was too young, that I didn’t have enough money, experience, strength, or knowledge. They told me it would take forever and I’d never come home. Well ... guess what?”]]> 2020-12-11 15:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010174414 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010204949 turned down football scholarship]]> 2020-12-11 15:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010204949 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010210740 Then, another dream took hold: flying solo around the world. He
faced more than 50 rejections for funding before he convinced several companies to donate individual aircraft parts. He took off with no weather radar. He had no ice-removal system. And he had just $30 in his pocket. “I like to do things people say I can’t do.”]]> 2020-12-11 16:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010210740 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010219043 Perhaps Irving’s strongest educational tool is his own life example.
After landing his record-breaking flight at age 23, he smiled out at the
airfield crowd.]]> 2020-12-11 16:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010219043 turned down foot ball https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010247855 2020-12-11 16:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010247855 bergeron is good at rising over obsticals https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010260903 2020-12-11 16:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010260903 Olivia https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010464878 "I like to do things people say I can't do".]]> 2020-12-11 16:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010464878 Olivia https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010471021 To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.]]> 2020-12-11 16:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010471021 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010792724 "I like to do things people say I can't do."]]> 2020-12-11 18:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1010792724 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011077842 "I like to do things people say I can't do." ]]> 2020-12-11 19:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011077842 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011085568
“The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and  a passion for what you want to achieve. The only person who can stop  you from doing something great is you. Even if no one believes in  your dream, you have to pursue it.” 

]]> 2020-12-11 19:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011085568 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011101475 “Stepping from the plane, it wasn’t all the fanfare that changed my life. It was seeing so many young people watching and listening. I had no money, but I was determined to give  
back with my time, knowledge, and experience.”

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“Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids’ minds. If you don’t do that, you’ve lost them. Purposeful, inspiring activities increase the chance they’ll stay on that learning and career path. We’ve  had one young lady receive a full scholarship to Duke University as a  math major, and several young men are now pilots, engineers, and  
aircraft mechanics.” 

]]> 2020-12-11 19:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011105335 He made a nonprofit organization for students. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011108190 2020-12-11 19:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011108190 He was the youngest African American to fly solo around the world https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011110440 2020-12-11 19:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011110440 He took flight on an airplane that he built himself. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011114467 2020-12-11 19:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011114467 He worked in his parents book store at 15. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011118864 2020-12-11 19:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011118864 " The only person that can stop you from doing great things is you" https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011178778 2020-12-11 19:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011178778 " I had no money, but I was determined to giveback with my time knowledge and experience" https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011192004 2020-12-11 19:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011192004 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011311772 Stepping from the plane, it wasn't all a fanfare, it changed my life."]]> 2020-12-11 20:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011311772 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011315422 He helped young kids through his program so they could be successful. ]]> 2020-12-11 20:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011315422 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011319723 He flew around the world even though he didn't have a ice-removal system, and many people didn't believe in him. ]]> 2020-12-11 20:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011319723 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011324380 He was the youngest and the only African American to fly solo around the world. ]]> 2020-12-11 20:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011324380 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011344773 He was working at his parents' bookstore.]]> 2020-12-11 20:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011344773 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011353265 He founded an energetic educational nonprofit]]> 2020-12-11 20:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011353265 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011425705 " The only person that can stop you from doing great things is you"

]]> 2020-12-11 21:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011425705 " I had no money, but I was determined to giveback with my time knowledge and experience" https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011426238 2020-12-11 21:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011426238 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011427263 2020-12-11 21:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011427263 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011428506 He was working at his parents' bookstore.

]]> 2020-12-11 21:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011428506 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011428914 After landing his record-breaking flight at age 23, he smiled out at the
airfield crowd.]]> 2020-12-11 21:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011428914 Summer https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011611032 "I told him I don't think I was smart enough.." ]]> 2020-12-11 22:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011611032 Summer https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011612851 " I like to do things people say I can't do." ]]> 2020-12-11 22:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011612851 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011635518 Irving turned down a full football scholarship to
the University of Florida.]]> 2020-12-11 23:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011635518 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011636349 He traveled for 97 days, through 26 stops, and through dozens of
thunderstorms, monsoons, snowstorms, and sandstorms.]]> 2020-12-11 23:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011636349 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011682461 “After landing his record breaking fight at age 23 he smiled out at the the airfield crowd.” ]]> 2020-12-11 23:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011682461 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011683169 “I had no money but I was determined to giveback with my time, knowledge, and experience.”]]> 2020-12-11 23:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011683169 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011684420 To follow his dream Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida ]]> 2020-12-11 23:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011684420 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011685825 Irving is the youngest person to ever fly all seven continents ]]> 2020-12-11 23:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011685825 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011686655 Irving was the only African American to ever fly solo]]> 2020-12-11 23:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011686655 “The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve. The only person who can stop you from doing something great is you. Even if no one believes in your dream, you have to pursue it.” https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011875782 2020-12-12 03:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011875782 “I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough; but the next day he gave me the chance to sit in the cockpit of the commercial airplane he flew, and just like that I was hooked..." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011876457 2020-12-12 03:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011876457 "The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the first place." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011877746 2020-12-12 03:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011877746 "Then, another dream took hold: flying solo around the world." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011878193 2020-12-12 03:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011878193 "He faced more than 50 rejections for funding before he convinced several companies to donate individual aircraft parts." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011878552 2020-12-12 03:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011878552 "He landed to a roaring crowd in Miami." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011879166 2020-12-12 03:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011879166 "He traveled for 97 days, through 26 stops, and through dozens of thunderstorms, monsoons, snowstorms, and sandstorms." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011879539 2020-12-12 03:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011879539 "To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011879983 2020-12-12 03:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011879983 African American https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011880616 2020-12-12 03:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011880616 "They said I was too young, that I didn’t have enough money, experience, strength,or knowledge." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011882489 2020-12-12 04:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1011882489 Amber https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1014531094 He traveled for 97 days, through 26 stops, and through dozens of thunderstorms, monsoons, snowstorms, and sandstorms. He landed to a roaring crowd in Miami.

]]> 2020-12-14 01:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1014531094 Amber https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1014535890
"Stepping from the plane, it wasn’t all the fanfare that changed my life. It was seeing so many young people watching and listening. I had no money, but I was determined to give back with my time, knowledge, and experience."

]]> 2020-12-14 01:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1014535890 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1014536081 2020-12-14 01:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1014536081 He turned down the football scholarship. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018310982 2020-12-15 00:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018310982 "i told him i didn't think i was smart enough, but the next day he gave me the chance o sit in the cockpit of the commercial airplane he flew,and just like that i was hooked" https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018681305 2020-12-15 03:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018681305 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018685652 "then another dream took hold:flying solo around the world"]]> 2020-12-15 03:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018685652 youngest person to fly to all 7 continents https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018690354 2020-12-15 03:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018690354 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018692860 African american ]]> 2020-12-15 03:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1018692860 Irving broke a world record for doing the thing he always wanted to do. https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1021438109 2020-12-15 18:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1021438109 He practiced on a Flight school game at home https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1021446784 2020-12-15 18:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1021446784 "They said I was too young and didn't have enough cash, or strength https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1022313603 2020-12-16 00:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1022313603 He practiced flying at his house, virtual https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1022316675 2020-12-16 00:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1022316675 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1045991757 "Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to raise
the numbers of youth in flying and other science- and math-related
careers. Middle and high school students attend summer and after-school programs."]]> 2020-12-30 02:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1045991757 "In his Build and Soar program, 60 students from failing schools built an airplane from scratch.They finished it in just ten weeks and then watched Irving fly it in to the clouds." https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1045994370 2020-12-30 02:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1045994370 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1055849838 The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or sicentist in labs is determination, hard work, and a pashion of what you want to acheive.]]> 2021-01-05 15:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1055849838 The only person that can keep you from doing great is you. even if no one believes in your dream, you have to pursue it https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1055863817 2021-01-05 15:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1055863817 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1061388910 The only thing that separates you from CEO is determination and hard work. ]]> 2021-01-06 23:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1061388910 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1061390263 Stepping from the plane it wasn't all the fanfare. ]]> 2021-01-06 23:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1061390263 'His message for kids: “The only thing that separates you from CEOsin corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, anda passion for what you want to achieve. The only person who can stopyou from doing something great is you. Even if no one believes inyour dream, you have to pursue it.” ' P2 https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1083319087
' ]]> 2021-01-13 15:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pankashl/d8vsd3kvl2iyker1/wish/1083319087