Big Day For Maya

Maya's elementary school has a "Pride Day" every month to focus on recognizing student achievement--part of that is focused on a character trait. The focus for December was "empathy" - recognizing how others feel. Maya was chosen by her teacher as the student who best represents empathy. She wrote, "Maya is the "Poster Child" for empathy! She is so aware of others' feelings. She is the first to notice if someone is having difficulty and then ready to help out. She gives hugs that brighten up the day of her teachers and peers."

I'm sorry to play the annoying, proud, and bragging parent, but it is such a great feeling to have your child recognized for her greatest asset, her heart.