Hi ๐๐ฝ Iโm Shelby and I am living proof that community matters. Here's my story...My rough transition into adulthood required relentless & adamant people who cared about engaging me in an intentional and constructive way.Because I had positive encounters with adults who were compassionate & relatable, I eventually:- Improved my interpersonal skills - Had a better attitude about school - Enhanced my self-esteem and self-confidence - Built stronger relationships with my parents, teachers & peers - Improved my grades & academic performance - Started thinking about higher educational aspirations - Expanded in my own interests & strengthsMy desire to give back the support & mentorship that I have been given is because it was undeniably the power of community that was central to my long-term success. Understanding that being of service or being an influence can look so many different ways sparked my entrepreneurial journey that I marked as Jsay Strategy Solutions - a relationship oriented organization dedicated to youth outreach, impact, & community wellness.A love for english, a Masterโs Degree in Organizational Leadership, & over a decade of being a public servant in some form or facet - I wanted to take everything I discovered about life, learning, culture, human behavior, self development, & social impact strategies to attempt my own spin at education & mentorship.Through navigating a new business & being a rookie high school English Language Arts Teacher, Iโve accomplished so many wonderful things: ๐
๐ฝ Appointed successor to the Vice Principal only 4 months in being a Teacher after being SO nervous about leaving my career at 911 to take on education ๐ก Volunteered at a summer camp centered around kids learning life skills while having fun & made so many great memories with students & staff ๐จ Painted a story with words through Grant Writing and landed state funding๐ฑ Created an enrichment program focused on academic achievement, character and community ๐ Selected as a Mentor with the City of Rochester & the Mayorโs Mentor UP Gala๐ซฑ๐พโ๐ซฒ๐ฝ Attended hours of networking, community service & engagement events w/ other local organizations dedicated to social work If thereโs one thing you can take from my journey to learn, itโs this โฆ Knowledge is the real currency of the world. Humanity depends on us circulating what we know. Whatโs your offer if people had all the money in the world to spend & they just wanted to go deep with you? Whatโs your offer when people want authenticity & connection?Hit the follow button ๐