Hard work, compassion rewarded

Role models – the people children and adults look up to as examples of how to live and interact with others – come in all forms.

Studies show time and again that the strongest examples, particularly in children’s lives, is not the Academy Award winner who appeared in the latest summer blockbuster. It’s not the athlete who just won the Super Bowl or the NBA championship. While these accomplishments are often incredible, and these folks are to be admired, they aren’t the ones who matter most.