A Blessed Morning at St. Louis Catholic Elementary School
This morning, I had the honour of being a guest speaker at St. Louis Catholic Elementary School, and the experience was nothing short of inspiring. From the moment my team and I arrived at 8 AM to prepare for the 9 AM presentation, we were met with kindness and warmth from the staff. Their hospitality made the setup process seamless and enjoyable.
Once inside the gymnasium, I was grateful for the assistance of Mr. Ciprietti, Core French Teacher, who helped me organize my setup. Shortly afterward, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Del Giudice, the school’s Principal, who welcomed me with such warmth that I immediately felt at home in the school community.
As the students entered the gymnasium, starting with the Kindergarten classes and progressing through to Grade 8, I greeted them enthusiastically. My team efficiently distributed Exit Ticket Sheets to JK-Grade 2 and Exit Ticket envelopes containing individual reflection sheets for Grades 3-8—giving students a chance to express their thoughts following my presentation.
After everyone was settled, Mr. Del Giudice welcomed all the students and offered a warm introduction before I took the stage. With 300 eager students attentively listening, I began sharing my messages about kindness, inclusion, and perseverance. The energy in the room was incredible—the students were fully engaged, listening closely and connecting with my words.
During the Q&A session, facilitated by the incredibly helpful Mr. Ciprietti, students stepped up to ask insightful questions, which I happily answered. Their curiosity was evident, particularly when one student asked about how communication technology works, sparking a thoughtful discussion about innovation and accessibility.
To commemorate the moment, we took a group photo with Mr. Del Giudice’s blessing. Before the students returned to their classrooms, he thoughtfully reinforced several key themes from my presentation, ensuring that the students reflected deeply on the messages shared.
Reflections from Exit Tickets
The most meaningful part of the morning came when I had the chance to read the Exit Tickets students had completed. Their reflections offered a powerful insight into how my presentation resonated with them—each response showed a personal connection to the messages of perseverance, inclusion, and kindness.
Many students wrote about how they felt inspired to keep pushing forward despite challenges. Others expressed how my story helped them recognize the importance of empathy and treating others with compassion. A recurring theme in their reflections was their realization that kindness can change lives, both in small everyday actions and in greater acts of inclusion.
Today, I heard / saw … “- We are all different, but we are all special – Everyone matters -A message about perseverance.”
This made me think … “- About how people play / include others at recess – About how I treat others who are different.”
Now, I wonder … “- how hard it is for others who aren’t shown acceptance.”
Today, I heard / saw … “What one can achieve when we realize that asking for help can be what leads us to some of our greatest accomplishments.”
This made me think … “That perseverance can lead us to achieving anything.”
Now, I wonder … “How we can continue to grow as a community in supporting our students with special needs.”
Today, I heard / saw … “- She was confident – Be kind – We learned about her life and many people helping her.”
This made me think … “- It was hard for her – that during hard times with the help of others we can get over challenges”
Now, I wonder … “- if everyone helped one another the world would change and be a better place.”
Today, I heard / saw … “that our hands can help each other”
This made me think … “We can do things if we work together.”
Now, I wonder … “I wonder what Giselle will do next.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that it is OK and fine to be different.”
This made me think … ” that everybody should be included.”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can help people feel included.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” it’s okay to be different”
This made me think … ” everybody should be included”
Now, I wonder … “how I can help people feel included”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a girl that has pushed through a lot of challenges.”
This made me think … ” that many people have to face this.”
Now, I wonder … ” is there any way to prevent these disabilities”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard a girl sharing her story too many kids.”
This made me think … ” That we can accomplish anything”
Now, I wonder … ” What the future has for us.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” an inspirational speaker”
This made me think … ” becoming stronger”
Now, I wonder … ” and I’m back on my grid”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle and her life story”
This made me think … ” I should be more thankful”
Now, I wonder … ” How to cure her and make her be able to walk again.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a person who has had a good life “
This made me think … ” what would happen if I was like her”
Now, I wonder … ” if there is a cure”
Today, I heard / saw … ” An inspirational speech about caring.”
This made me think … ” How many people care for me?”
This made me think … ” do people not get cared about”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That you need to ask for help”
This made me think … ” That you need to ask for help.”
Now, I wonder … ” What would happen if you don’t ask for help”
Today, I heard / saw … ” An inspiring story where everything is possible through God”
This made me think … ” yes it is because of how it has to deal with that”
Now, I wonder … ” … same thing how everything worked and how has …”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I heard a beautiful story of someone who persevered to provide a good life for herself.”
This made me think … ” this made me think that when we have a goal, if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” How hard it was for her and what she thought to keep on persevering and not giving up.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” motivation”
This made me think … ” thoughtfully”
Now, I wonder … ” why I second guess …”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a beautiful girl”
This made me think … ” How can I help the world more.”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard it is for her to do day-to-day activities”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone with a disability.”
This made me think … ” how hard life is for certain people”
Now, I wonder … ” if we can get a cure for these.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That we should look up at God and persevere through life.”
This made me think … ” is everything possible through God”
Now, I wonder … ” What can we do to fix and help disabled people fit in.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that it is okay to be yourself and believe.”
This made me think … ” more about motivation and how it’s okay to be yourself.”
Now, I wonder … ” how will I act around others and how much people care about me”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today we met an inspirational girl with visible disabilities who was still able to achieve many goals.”
This made me think … ” This made me think that anyone can do anything as long as they put their mind to it. No one should ever give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now I am curious what we would be able to do if we try just as hard as she has.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard a lot of cool things.”
This made me think … ” This made me think how blessed I am.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how I can help in the future.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” motivation and wonderful speeches”
This made me think … ” anything is possible”
Now, I wonder … ” that everyone can achieve education”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a smart student with cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” of how every person has their own struggle and should ….”
Now, I wonder … ” how people functioned with this condition before all these resources”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A story based on a real person”
This made me think … ” That everyone should be treated with kindness”
Now, I wonder … ” if there is any way for everyone to just be kind.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” today I saw that even if you’re not like others you can still achieve a lot.”
This made me think … ” This made me think how hard it was for her.”
Now, I wonder … ” now I wonder what can I achieve if I try”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A new story.”
This made me think … ” about how everyone should be treated equally.”
Now, I wonder … ” how did talk before the software”
Today, I heard / saw … ” motivational speaking”
This made me think … ” how hard life is for certain individuals.”
Now, I wonder … ” is there any cures for this disease”
Today, I heard / saw … ” the story of a person”
This made me think … ” these people have interesting stories”
Now, I wonder … ” How the machine connects to her thoughts.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard a presentation about including others.”
This made me think … ” how important this is to everyone”
Now, I wonder … ” if I give you a better person.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation about a girl named Giselle.”
This made me think … ” That everyone is different.”
Now, I wonder … ” why everyone is different”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard to persevere”
This made me think … ” that we have to keep trying”
Now, I wonder … ” what is Giselle going to do now.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a girl that couldn’t talk or walk.”
This made me think … ” will she be able to walk or talk”
Now, I wonder … ” what will happen to her?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A girl with a problem”
This made me think … ” how feel having a mental problem”
Now, I wonder … “this girl has a good life?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” She has a disability.”
This made me think … ” that everybody loves her.”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard she did I hope she keep she keeps pushing through.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw that she can’t talk”
This made me think … ” I should be grateful”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she will be able to walk”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard she has a disability.”
This made me think … ” How does she do certain things.”
Now, I wonder … ” If she will have a disability forever.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that if you believe in yourself that you can do anything.”
This made me think … ” If you can believe in yourself that’s all the confidence I need”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if other people have confidence”
Today, I heard / saw … ” This girl can talk and walk”
This made me think … ” what can happen to people”
Now, I wonder … ” how love is it to have”
Today, I heard / saw … ” taking/stroller”
This made me think … ” how her life is like”
Now, I wonder … ” how she lacks”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that Giselle Gaylie is disabled”
This made me think … ” what kind of disease is this.”
Now, I wonder … ” what does she do for a living”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw schools”
This made me think … ” How grateful I am.”
Now, I wonder … ” What is going to happen to her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” the result of hard work”
This made me think … ” that a little work pays off”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can work”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a sad story.”
This made me think … ” to be grateful.”
Now, I wonder … ” how she is not sad?.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard the tablet talking her words, and I saw her standing up.”
This made me think … ” How did she communicate without the tablet, how she survived..”
Now, I wonder … ” Why Giselle was born with that disability, but otherwise, Giselle did amazing!”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her happy and I heard sad and happy story her and happy because people help her sad because she got that disability”
This made me think … ” that I should be grateful with what I have.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she will still get a lot of help”
Today, I heard / saw … ” love kindness support”
This made me think … ” how will I be down the line with ….”
Now, I wonder … ” about nothing.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” how to get over anything.”
This made me think … ” You can do anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” If you are doing something never give up.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” lots of good things”
This made me think … ” This made me think grateful”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder who I were feel”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw that the girl had a disability”
This made me think … ” this made me think to be grateful”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how hard life was for her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard people are nice to her. I saw she met a lot of people.”
This made me think … ” That everyone matters.”
Now, I wonder … ” If people are mean to her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” her lovely presentation of her life.”
This made me think … ” how she survived.”
Now, I wonder … ” how the rest of her life.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” how hard it is for her”
This made me think … ” am I really as bad as I think.”
Now, I wonder … ” if I can do good like she did”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone present their life”
Today, I heard / saw … ” resilience.”
This made me think … ” to never give up.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a person talk”
This made me think … ” about the person ….”
Now, I wonder … ” what is the person doing”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a brave girl”
This made me think … ” how easy my life is compared to her”
Now, I wonder … ” how she does stuff.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a cool wheelchair”
This made me think … ” how many forms can a wheelchair come in”
Now, I wonder … ” will anyone I know need a wheelchair.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that she likes roller skating”
This made me think … ” how much fun does she have while doing it.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she’ll have a good day after.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a public speaker.”
This made me think … ” disabilities don’t stop you from anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard a person can try.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” very motivational words!”
This made me think … ” About all the people in the world”
Now, I wonder … ” How are they so kind!”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard for a 27 girl.”
This made me think … ” How hard it is to take care.”
Now, I wonder … ” What is her favorite person.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A person who is kind”
This made me think … ” How hard is life for her”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people are disabled like her”
Today, I heard / saw … “I heard things that people go through.”
This made me think … ” I can do things I put my mind towards”
Now, I wonder … ” how many things I do”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a person talking about her disability”
This made me think … ” it made me think about how hard life can be for other people”
Now, I wonder … ” why do certain people get disabilities.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” how she managed to accomplish so many things.”
This made me think … ” how important is life.”
Now, I wonder … ” how her computer works.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A person with a disability talking.”
This made me think … ” They are very brave.”
Now, I wonder … ” What causes this disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation about kindness.”
This made me think … ” About how she lives like that.”
Now, I wonder … ” how she does stuff.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone with a type of difficulty.”
This made me think … ” how hard it is to be in that position.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how people came to her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard how she lived and saw how she was.”
This made me think … ” you can do anything”
Now, I wonder … ” If I was in her shoes will I be able to do what she did!?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” people”
This made me think … ” wow”
Now, I wonder … ” how”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a girl”
This made me think … ” how that happened to her”
Now, I wonder … ” how old she is”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A very good motivational speaker”
This made me think … ” How hard it was to go through all that”
Now, I wonder … ” Where she found the courage to speak.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone that keeps going.”
This made me think … ” you always have to try.”
Now, I wonder … ” how to persevere like her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a presentation.”
This made me think … ” deep in the meaning.”
Now, I wonder … ” what’s it like.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A person talking.”
This made me think … ” life is hard.”
Now, I wonder … ” how do other people cope with disabilities”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that Giselle has a bad life.”
This made me think … ” of like sad life”
Now, I wonder … ” how she is a nice person.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” it was not easy for her.”
This made me think … ” I am grateful I don’t have one”
Now, I wonder … ” is she going to be okay”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle walk answer questions and did cheering and talk about her life.”
This made me think … ” that everybody can do what they want to do and if they put it their mind that can do it.”
Now, I wonder … ” can everybody … can everybody do what Giselle did today. thank you”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that some people have … but with God they can find their way.”
This made me think … ” that … can act different”
Now, I wonder … ” if this can be cured.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a girl who has a disability.”
This made me think … ” Kindness is the best.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she is upset about her disability”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a girl named Giselle.”
This made me think … ” does it hurt her”
Now, I wonder … ” is she always going to be like that”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That you can do just about anything!.”
This made me think … ” with practice for example I can learn 2 new languages if I want to.”
Now, I wonder … ” What to do if it’s hard to overcome a challenge?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I saw Giselle present in front of the school.”
This made me think … ” This made me think of how it is important to be kind.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now I wonder if I should be kind.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” that all people are different.”
Now, I wonder … ” how the world would be like if everyone was the same.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle”
This made me think … ” how she feels growing up”
Now, I wonder … ” how does she feel growing up.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” today I saw Giselle.”
This made me think … ” this made me think of her disability.”
Now, I wonder … ” Why she can’t talk.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” the class watched a presentation.”
This made me think … ” it was interesting”
Now, I wonder … ” ya”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a person who can’t talk.”
This made me think … ” how is it like to be like her. “
Now, I wonder … ” are there other people like her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that Giselle was born with multiple disabilities but she kept on persevering.”
This made me think … ” what great blessing it is not to have any disabilities.”
Now, I wonder … ” what Giselle’s biggest dream is.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and her talents.”
This made me think … ” of how lucky I am.”
Now, I wonder … ” what her favorite video game”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation about kindness.”
This made me think … ” How can I show kindness.”
Now, I wonder … ” I can show kindness by helping.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk to us”
This made me think … ” Sometime life is hard.”
Now, I wonder … ” How was her life when she was a kid.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard some incredible words. I saw some amazing things.”
This made me think … ” To help others that are different.”
Now, I wonder … ” How I would feel if I was in her shoes.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation”
This made me think … ” why is this happening”
Now, I wonder … ” how does life go?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle speak about her life.”
This made me think … ” It felt inspired to do things.”
Now, I wonder … ” It made me wonder how different can one’s life be.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a presentation about a girl with disabilities.”
This made me think … ” to be kind and inclusive to everyone.”
Now, I wonder … ” how can we help people with disabilities?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle has a disability.”
This made me think … ” How hard it is for people with disability.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder nothing because you said everything I was wondering.”
Today, I heard / saw … “Today I saw and heard an amazing presentation.”
This made me think … ” It made me think on the challenges people have.”
Now, I wonder … ” I don’t wonder anything because you answered all my questions.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation on perseverance.”
Now, I wonder … ” How everybody is different, and we should be kind to everyone.”
Now, I wonder … ” I don’t wonder anything because you told us everything.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That Giselle has a disability.”
This made me think … ” if I think I am going through something hard, there are other people who are going through something harder.”
Now, I wonder … “If Giselle can stand up by herself, can I work hard like her to conquer my struggles.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” questions”
This made me think … ” positive”
Now, I wonder … ” what life has next for her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A lovely voice”
This made me think … ” how special people with disabilities are.”
Now, I wonder … ” How life is with a disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I heard Giselle.”
This made me think … ” It made me think not everyone is the same.”
Now, I wonder … ” now, I wonder she feel about her condition.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that everything with God.”
This made me think … ” that we can help everyone.”
Now, I wonder … ” What is gonna be next.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that cerebral palsy is not that bad and that it isn’t a disability and to love yourself the way you are.”
This made me think … ” about how I can do so much and that I take that for granted.”
Now, I wonder … ” how would my life be if I had cerebral palsy?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie and her life”
This made me think … ” How hard her life is”
Now, I wonder … ” How hard others lives are.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presenter”
This made me think … ” That her life is hard.”
Now, I wonder … ” How it is to live with cerebral palsy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” today I learned about Giselle’s life.”
This made me think … ” I felt so bad for her but it’s amazing how she just wants to help people”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how other people in the world with disabilities feel.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a public speaker with a disability.”
This made me think … ” that she is still strong.”
Now, I wonder … ” how she manages to stay strong.”
Today, I heard / saw … “Giselle explain her life story”
This made me think … ” how she sees the world.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That we are all different”
This made me think … ” That I should never give up”
Now, I wonder … ” How can we make the world a better place”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle speak”
This made me think … ” how everyone is perfect”
Now, I wonder … ” how life will be in the future.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” I need to love everybody.”
Now, I wonder … ” How?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A girl that’s life is difficult”
This made me think … ” how hard it is to have a difficult.”
Now, I wonder … ” What it would feel and be like?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” today I saw a person that their life is hard.”
This made me think … ” I think their life is very hard.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how hard it is.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a woman with disability that was very kind.”
This made me think … ” about all the people with disabilities.”
Now, I wonder … ” how it feels to have a disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that when she was growing up she roller skated with help.”
This made me think … ” About all the people with cancer..”
Now, I wonder … ” How people got cancer..”
Today, I heard / saw … ” An amazing presentation.”
This made me think … ” of all the people that have this.”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people have this.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” An amazing person.”
This made me think … Of all the with disabilities.”
Now, I wonder … ” how much braver someone needs to be in front of schools.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” how hard it is for people like Giselle to communicate with others.”
This made me think … ” how I can help them.”
Now, I wonder … ” Why this happens?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That she is 27″
This made me think … ” that she is a fighter.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she likes playing Honey.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A girl with disabilities”
This made me think … ” How much she suffered.”
Now, I wonder … ” Why some people treat her different.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that you should believe in God.”
Now, I wonder … ” Why do people not believe in God”
Now, I wonder … ” how does God do this”
Today, I heard / saw … ” the best story ever”
This made me think … ” how they feel”
Now, I wonder … ” is there anything I can do.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone how’s she’s had a disability for her entire life”
This made me think … ” that just because you have a disability doesn’t mean you can’t do stuff”
Now, I wonder … ” if she got bullied at school.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a girl that has trouble walking and talking how hard it is to”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That she got sick after she was born.”
This made me think … ” What made her sick..”
Now, I wonder … ” Why she got sick.”
This made me think … ” That she is brave.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that she like hockey”
This made me think … ” that she has …”
Now, I wonder … ” what is her favorite colour.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that some people were just born with disabilities”
This made me think … ” that is heartbreaking how they are just born like that.”
Now, I wonder … ” How hard it was for her.”
Today, I heard / saw … “that she was brave she was really happy the whole and she was very stronger.”
This made me think … “That she wouldn’t let nobody make her feel sad.”
Now, I wonder … “Throughout her journey what were the most special and important in her life.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard some words that inspires me like how the kid loved her.”
This made me think … ” how can you talk?”
Now, I wonder … ” Was you life hard or easy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How people with cerebral palsy need to be treated.”
This made me think … ” how she must feel and how we can help her.”
Now, I wonder … ” What she would do if she didn’t become a public speaker.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A beautiful presentation”
This made me think … ” How hard having some challenges in life.”
Now, I wonder … ” if people will ever change world ‘peach’.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That it is harder for her than for other people to really do anything.”
This made me think … ” How different she felt growing up.”
Now, I wonder … ” How does she live her life in such a happy way even though she is different. At the end of the day we’re all humans.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie and her story about her disabilities.”
This made me think … ” how lucky I am and how kind she is and pretty she is.”
Now, I wonder … ” What other thing she can do.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that no matter who you are we are all human beings.”
This made me think … ” we should not bully people with special needs because we’re all human beings.”
Now, I wonder … ” How do special needs people deal with that.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I saw a person with a disability.”
This made me think … “This experience made me think what if I had a disability and how it will feel like.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now, I wonder that some people actually are born like that which was new to me.”
Today, I heard / saw … “That everyone is different and unique and that everyone should be treated the same.”
This made me think … “This made me think about all the people around the world with challenging disabilities.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how hard Giselle’s life has been for the past 27 years of her life, and how hard it must have been for her.”
Today, I heard / saw … “A beautiful presentation about persevering no matter what stands in your way. Giselle had a disability but had the courage to present in front of a school.”
This made me think … ” how others are different but at the end of the day we’re all humans.”
Now, I wonder … ” how it feels like to have a disability but still get accepted by others.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie give us an inspirational presentation about perseverance and her life journey.”
This made me think … ” That everyone is unique and different in their own way and how God never makes mistakes.”
Now, I wonder … ” That it’s okay to ask questions and to need assistance, as it’s not a weakness but a strength.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle show her life story and how God and Jesus helps her through her struggles.”
This made me think … ” Whatever your problem is you should never give up and overcome that problem.”
Now, I wonder … ” All people with disabilities or a condition struggle but I wonder if they have fun in life too”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I found it very brave of her to share her story with us. Her story was very touching but she smiled.”
This made me think … ” This presentation made me think about how kind people were, when she needed help.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now, I wonder if she will ever get to share her story to a bigger amount of people perhaps inspire them.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” You are a good presenter”
This made me think … ” about you having fun.”
Now, I wonder … ” I love that you believe in God”
Today, I heard / saw … ” how Giselle was able to still have fun. Even though she had disabilities and many challenges.”
This made me think … ” of how lucky I am. But it really made me sad to see her disabilities.”
Now, I wonder … ” how she felt when she couldn’t do things and how she was able to be kind.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that how some people are made disabilities but that does not really affect your personality. It is about how you handled it. I loved that Giselle is so positive and loving and I hope to see her again.”
This made me think … ” about so many other people with disabilities and if they had a different experience.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she will continue with sharing these beautiful stories with so many other schools.”
Every reflection, every thought shared, reinforced the heart of my message—that perseverance and kindness can uplift and empower not just individuals, but entire communities.
A Grateful Heart
To inspire and empower young minds is my greatest calling—a gift from God that I hold close to my heart. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Del Giudice for granting me this incredible opportunity, as his leadership and kindness made this a truly glorious and blessed morning at St. Louis Catholic Elementary School.
Walking down the halls after the event, I continued to receive words of gratitude and appreciation from students and staff alike. Their kindness touched my heart, and reading their reflections confirmed that the morning had left a lasting impact.
It was a morning filled with hope, inspiration, and the power of kindness, one that I will treasure always.
Incredible public speaking.