My counselor in middle school at the time, Ms. Artson, took time to listen to my arguments, maybe my hurt and defense mechanisms.
In this short time, my high expectations for turnaround and school improvement were greatly surpassed.
At the time, with my oldest still in high school, I didn't fully appreciate the wisdom of her words.
On a side note, for many years Hickman lived in my home town and for a time I went to school with his son.
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The responsibility and expectations I welcomed, and there was a wide group of university leaders, alumni, faculty, staff and students who seemed excited about my arrival at a time when the business school was in transition.
And this Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of that year in graduate school that I hosted my family for the holiday for the first and only time.
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Over time, my father's lessons empowered me to do better in school, to join the Peace Corps, to become a schoolteacher and to serve my community.
Before leaving for law school in China I jumped in my little red truck, threw my newly bought old-time banjo in the back, and went on a road trip through Appalachia to learn some old-time American music.
By the time my wife, now Dr. Peggy Bia, and I entered medical school in the late sixties great hopes were emerging, based on ideas like equality, civil rights and social justice.
At the time my parents were living in Africa so I travelled a bit more than other kids at school, and with the surname Cook I ended up with the nickname Thomas Cook (the travel agent).
Mr. GARRIOTT: Even my very first game that I developed, that took me about six weeks of after-school time in high school.
In my time as an educator and my lifetime as a student I have found that the key to success in school lies in building solid, positive relationships with students, families, caretakers and the community at large and maintaining high expectations for all regardless of circumstance.
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