A Beautiful Day at St Andrew Elementary School
With original music by Luc Gaylie—“Let’s Get It Done,” “Help Others,” and “Go for It.”
Luc’s music channel: https://www.youtube.com/@improvisationdaily
A Beautiful Day at St. Andrew Elementary: Sharing Stories, Faith, and Inspiration
Visiting St. Andrew Elementary School in Orangeville was a truly heartwarming experience—one I will always remember with gratitude. From the moment I arrived, the administrative staff and Vice Principal Mr. Fairclough welcomed my team and me with such warmth and kindness that the entire day unfolded with a sense of calm purpose and joy.
A Seamless Start
Shortly after arriving, Mr. Fairclough guided us to the gymnasium, where everything had already been thoughtfully prepared by Mr. Andretti, the school custodian. The sound system, chairs, and setup were all ready, making it easy for me to settle in and begin testing the audiovisual components of my presentation.
Mr. Fairclough was incredibly supportive—patiently helping me iron out a few technical details and ensuring everything worked perfectly. After a few small adjustments, we were fully prepared to begin the first presentation at 11:00 a.m.
Morning Session: JK to Grade 3
As the younger students began arriving—class by class—they entered quietly, respectfully, and with a gentle energy that filled the gym.
The children listened with wide eyes and open hearts. Their curiosity made the morning especially meaningful. After my presentation, I opened the floor for questions, and with Mr. Fairclough’s gracious support, students introduced themselves by name and grade before asking their thoughtful questions. There were more questions than time, but their eagerness showed how engaged they were and how much they understood that each of us is special and uniquely made by God.
I was also delighted to donate a copy of my children’s book, Micaiah the Brave, which Mr. Fairclough kindly accepted on behalf of the school.
Lunch Time: Conversations That Warmed My Heart
During lunch, several teachers visited me in the gymnasium to share their reflections.
Mr. Furtado, a beloved teacher at the school, thanked me sincerely for my presentation. We connected over our shared inspiration from the Blessed Mother Mary—a moment that felt both meaningful and familiar.
I then enjoyed my own lunch in the gymnasium. Bringing lunch from home, just as I did throughout my school years, made the moment feel nostalgic and comforting.
Soon after, Mr. Ojer, a kindergarten teacher, stopped by to tell me how inspired his students were. His words meant so much to me. Moments later, Ms. Fabiano, also a kindergarten teacher, arrived with a beautiful handmade Thank You card from her students—covered in joyful stickers and filled with love. Their authentic kindness touched me deeply.
I was also visited by Ms. Paton, a grade four teacher and one of my former Erinoakkids Mississauga baseball team coaches. I remembered her fondly—her joyful spirit always made baseball even more fun when I was younger. Seeing her again was such a gift, and she shared how excited her students were for my afternoon presentation.
Afternoon Session: Grades 4 to 8
After lunch, we prepared for the second presentation. The older students entered with the same calm organization, guided by the dedicated staff. Once again, Mr. Fairclough offered a warm introduction that set the tone for a thoughtful and engaging session.
The older students brought a reflective, mature energy. They were eager to connect ideas, ask questions, and truly understand the heart of my message. I felt a genuine connection with them, and their enthusiasm made the presentation come alive. The Q&A session was vibrant, and I appreciated Mr. Fairclough’s continued support.
Afterward, many teachers approached me to express how much the presentation resonated with them. Among them were Madame Felix, the French teacher, Ms. Romasco, the grade eight teacher, and Ms. Paton. Each of them shared how much they enjoyed and appreciated the presentation. Their encouragement made me feel incredibly supported and uplifted.
Before leaving the gym, Mr. Andretti returned to pack away all the equipment I had used. His joyful and kind disposition was a pleasure to witness.
In the Hallways: Kindness Everywhere
As I stepped into the hallway, Mr. Fairclough kindly held the door for me—ever the gentleman. In the main foyer, I met several teachers who shared heartfelt words about how much they enjoyed my presentation, including Ms. Donaldson, Ms. Wilson, and Ms. Lucas.
From the office, Ms. McWilliams, the administrative assistant, had gathered many of the Exit Tickets from both my morning and afternoon presentations. She even made a final call throughout the school to collect any remaining ones. I appreciated her dedication very much—it meant a great deal to me.
Walking through the hallway, I was greeted by many smiling students who waved enthusiastically. Their joy and kindness filled my heart.
Student Reflections: Voices That Touched My Heart
Before leaving St. Andrew, I was handed a stack of Exit Tickets—filled with the students’ immediate thoughts, feelings, and questions. Reading through them later was one of the most moving parts of my day.
Their honesty, curiosity, and compassion reminded me why I share my story in the first place. These reflections came from students across all grades, each one offering a glimpse into how they understood the message of perseverance, kindness, and faith.
Here are their voices—unfiltered, thoughtful, and full of heart:
Today, I heard / saw … “Giselle talk about her life story.”
This made me think … ” That everyone can persevere.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she inspired other students.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Somebody who struggles pushing through and an example of kindness.”
This made me think … ” Not to judge and always help!”
Now, I wonder … ” What’s so bad about disabilities.”
Today, I heard / saw … “She was walking.”
This made me think … ” the presentation was good.”
Now, I wonder … ” that she went to a Blue Jays game.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” the slide show”
This made me think … ” That everyone has difficulties.”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can do better.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” not everything is easy.”
This made me think … ” Just because you have a difficulty does not mean you should give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she wrote her book?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie.”
This made me think … ” Being kind to others”
Now, I wonder … ” if she will come back to our school”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie”
This made me think … ” Of kindness”
Now, I wonder … ” If I’ll meet her again”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie!! that she is brave!!”
This made me think … ” I can be brave too! !!.”
Now, I wonder … ” that Giselle is right … !!”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That it doesn’t matter what you look like everyone’s the same”
This made me think … ” that kindness/ courage matters”
Now, I wonder … ” how does she talk to her friends”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle.”
This made me think … ” that I am smart.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she bikes.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A special presentation and someone with cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” How many people are like her.”
Now, I wonder … ” I don’t.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Images of the presentation.”
This made me think … ” I can believe in myself.”
Now, I wonder … ” Can I improve?”
Today, I heard / saw … “Giselle Gaylie That everyone has Challenges.”
This made me think … ” that we need each other”
Now, I wonder … ” if we will ever see her again”
Today, I heard / saw … ” everyone matters”
This made me think … ” about my actions”
Now, I wonder … ” if there is a cure for the disabilities”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a beautiful presentation “
This made me think … ” I have it really easy.”
Now, I wonder … ” How hard it is to have a disability”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie”
This made me think … ” Of kindness.”
Now, I wonder … ” What goes through her and what doesn’t”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her walking.”
This made me think … ” She had a hard life.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder why does she looks not old.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie”
This made me think … ” Enjoy life …”
Now, I wonder … ” how are her disabilities.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie.”
This made me think … ” Of niceness”
Now, I wonder … ” if I’ll meet her again.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” All about her school”
This made me think … ” she had good school”
Now, I wonder … ” how she got through that”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A beautiful woman”
This made me think … ” Love yourself in every way possible.”
Now, I wonder … ” What if I was in her shoes.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard stories about Giselle’s life and her challenges and I saw her walk. “
This made me think … ” How easy it is for me to walk but how hard it is for people like her. “
Now, I wonder … ” how it feels to be a mother an father of a beautiful young daughter with disabilities”
Today, I heard / saw … ” An amazing presentation of Giselle Gaylie’s life with CP.”
This made me think … ” That others lives can be hard but with help, you can do anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” How easy life with CP would be now with our technology.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s story.”
This made me think … ” How great it is to see people like her happy.”
Now, I wonder … ” What kind of treatments do you have to go through.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s story”
This made me think … ” About what it would be like to be in her position.”
Now, I wonder … ” What can I do to brighten everybody’s day.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that people are not special everyone is the same”
Now, I wonder … ” to not make fun of people because how they look”
Now, I wonder … ” Why God made us like this”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I heard that when you need help you are not weak”
This made me think … ” I think if she ever felt discouraged”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she has ever been bully”
Today, I heard / saw … ” how difficult it is to walk.”
This made me think … ” how do you get in a car.”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people get it”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that effort can push on.”
This made me think … ” about how hard it is to be not able to walk or talk.”
Now, I wonder … ” If she will push on and keep on trying.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That our lives aren’t that bad.”
This made me think … ” that she struggled so hard and she still loves her life.”
Now, I wonder … ” How she feels knowing that people think that she’s different.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How hard life is with CP.”
This made me think … ” how much effort is to get where she is now”
Now, I wonder … ” how she made it this far”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard to never give up.”
This made me think … ” this made me think to never give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” why should I never give up.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw an amazing and strong person. I heard something heart touching”
This made me think … ” I thought that if you can do it I can do it”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if you can swim?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie.”
This made me think … ” About the things people go through”
Now, I wonder … ” Why we take things for granted”
Today, I heard / saw … ” An amazing and strong person”
This made me think … ” if Giselle was … With what she has.”
Now, I wonder … “How many people have what Giselle has.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard how hard it’s to be her.”
This made me think … ” different then how I wen in.”
Now, I wonder … ” How it feels to be her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” how you should never give up.”
This made me think … ” that no matter what happens you should never give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” what would she do if she didn’t have that much help”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I saw Giselle and heard about her life.”
This made me think … ” how hard is her life?”
Now, I wonder … ” Does she struggle a lot?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That a woman with disability is having a wonderful life.”
This made me think … ” does everyone that has a disability have a good life.”
Now, I wonder … ” what is it like to have disabilities”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a 28 year old sharing her life story.”
This made me think … ” how much other people have it.”
Now, I wonder … ” how the parents feel an if treatment will come.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About Giselle story and what she goes through.”
This made me think … ” about her daily life and what it looks like. “
Now, I wonder … ” About how strong she is, I don’t know what her daily life looks like, but I know it’s not easy which makes her very strong.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle, she told us about herself and her ups and downs.”
This made me think … ” no one should discourage you.”
Now, I wonder … ” where would I even start if I had cerebral palsy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” To help others and to be kind.”
This made me think … ” that don’t give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how hard it is to be disabled”
Today, I heard / saw … ” about the story of her life”
This made me think … ” what were some challenges she faced”
Now, I wonder … ” how many schools have you been to.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that she could stand by herself.”
This made me think … ” about the people with CP.
Now, I wonder … ” if she will improve with walking.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That she had to need someone to help her walk”
This made me think … ” how would she work or study”
Now, I wonder … ” how she would study, work, play or would get to her bed”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw an adult, lady, with a disability.”
This made me think … That she had a disability to share and probably stories to tell”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she can eat normal is there certain things she can eat only.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw how it really affects people”
This made me think … ” how hard it is for her in daily life”
Now, I wonder … ” what it would be like to be her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” – How much she loves herself for being her.”
This made me think … ” – How different people’s lives are.”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people she has made feel more loved every day”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw something inspiring to me “
This made me think … ” and it made me think how strong she is.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now, I wonder how she’s feeling after being here at our school.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle”
This made me think … ” How hard it is for her and her family”
Now, I wonder … ” How her parents felt and her family felt when they found out”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a woman talk about kindness”
This made me think … ” we should be kind”
Now, I wonder … ” how does she present these presentations.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Assembly”
This made me think … ” about kindness”
Now, I wonder … ” how she feels”
Today, I heard / saw … ” The kindness from the Presenter.”
This made me think … ” everyone can be kind and be respectful”
Now, I wonder … ” what everyone else thought from her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a person showing the difficulties they faced with a disability”
This made me think … ” all the mechanics in the computer she used.”
Now, I wonder … ” how she kept herself amazing and to keep going”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Some nice things”
This made me think … ” To be nice”
Now, I wonder … ” What does she do during the day”
Today, I heard / saw … ” She is 28″
This made me think … ” how does she celebrate.”
Now, I wonder … ” When is her birthday”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I saw a girl named Giselle.”
This made me think … ” That no matter what disability you have you push through.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how it was like for her growing up?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard/ saw the presentation”
This made me think … ” This made me think how tough she is”
Now, I wonder … ” I don’t really wonder anything”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a kindness assembly”
This made me think … ” about how brave that is”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder what she feels”
Today, I heard / saw … ” an inspiring thing”
This made me think … ” That you shouldn’t make fun of someone’s disability”
Now, I wonder … ” how she drives”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle, I am ever more thankful now of all I have but I don’t need”
Today, I heard / saw … “Pictures and two babies.”
This made me think … ” I can be like her.”
Now, I wonder … ” I can have a good school year.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How joyful her smile was”
Now, I wonder … ” How can I be more kind.”
Now, I wonder … ” How much I can do if I believe”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle”
This made me think … ” helping is not a weakness”
Now, I wonder … ” if I should ask more …”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation.”
This made me think … ” that I can achieve anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” what who can enforce us.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie”
This made me think … ” About kindness.”
Now, I wonder … ” if I should confront my challenges.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About being brave Giselle and failure is the best teacher”
This made me think … ” That failure is not a weakness”
Now, I wonder … ” I have to be brave.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle “
This made me think … ” Of kindness”
Now, I wonder … ” How can I be kind”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A lot of people”
This made me think … ” that I can achieve anything”
Now, I wonder … ” how tall she is.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” 1 about kindness”
This made me think … ” 2 about sharing.”
Now, I wonder … ” 3 happiness is the way of life.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Somebody that was disabled.”
This made me think … ” about empathy”
Now, I wonder … ” what else can I do”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw someone with a condition.”
This made me think … ” you can do anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” getting help is not a weakness”
Today, I heard / saw … ” somebody that was disabled.”
This made me think … ” how does she walk.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she was born like that.”
Today, I heard / saw … “Giselle.”
This made me think … ” about kindness.”
Now, I wonder … ” what to do.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a slide show.”
This made me think … ” how to be nice and kind”
Now, I wonder … ” how people on normal occasions respect people.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard her name”
This made me think … ” I saw a disabled person”
Now, I wonder … ” how she loves life”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talking”
This made me think … ” I could do anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” did she like math”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Be strong”
This made me think … ” to be great”
Now, I wonder … ” nothing”
Today, I heard / saw … ” a person who persevered through problems.”
This made me think … ” Don’t give up”
Now, I wonder … ” How much more can I do”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Be nice.”
This made me think … ” of being nice.”
Now, I wonder … ” That I can be the nicest person.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie talking about her life goals and obstacles.”
This made me think … ” about how hard it must have been to live like that.”
Now, I wonder … ” what her biggest challenges/ goal is.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard to never stop trying”
This made me think … ” I might feel alone but I am not.”
Now, I wonder … ” does everyone have someone.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that she could get help to me and saw her my …”
This made me think … ” It made me think”
This made me think … ” if she come back”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that even if you ask for help you want be seen as weak and like you have no power.”
This made me think … ” about perseverance and determination.”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can encourage others”
Today, I heard / saw … ” amazing things about her life.”
This made me think … ” Don’t give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” how do the parents feel watching her grow up”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About how to overcome life’s challenges.”
This made me think … ” About helping others.”
Now, I wonder … ” how can I make a difference.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation about perseverance”
This made me think … ” That Gisele is so strong”
Now, I wonder … ” How I can help others”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How you can ask for help”
This made me think … ” How her life is.”
Now, I wonder … ” What she is going to do next.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that God does everything for a reason.”
This made me think … ” why do people still put …”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That you can do anything if you put your mind to it. We are proud of you!”
This made me think … ” How does Giselle handle this so well.”
Now, I wonder … ” Does she ever got annoyed or frustrated”
Today, I heard / saw … ” She has a disability.”
This made me think … ” with was her …”
Now, I wonder … ” this is she does in her presentation”
Today, I heard / saw … ” About a girl who has a disability and how she goes through life and that everyone matters”
This made me think … ” that people with a disability can still be happy and proud.”
Now, I wonder … ” if being disabled is a disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I heard about Giselle’s story and how she never stops believing.”
This made me think … ” This made me think how it means being nice and even with a disability you never stop believing.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how she uses the computer.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone very brave explain their life story.”
This made me think … ” is it hard to do simple things”
Now, I wonder … ” how hard it was for her as a kid.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That you should never judge a book by its cover.”
This made me think … ” To be even more kind.”
Now, I wonder … ” Should I be kinder?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” To never give up and keep trying.”
This made me think … ” To not give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” Can I be strong and never give up.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that Giselle is happy to be alive.”
This made me think … ” how could she live without her dad.”
Now, I wonder … ” how would she eat”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Positive advice from Giselle.”
This made me think … ” most of her tools to help her are mostly tech.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she could choose any superpower what would it be?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a nice lady named Giselle.”
This made me think … ” Everyone is strong no matter what.”
Now, I wonder … ” Will everybody always be kind even to someone with disabilities?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard her and her mom and dad! I saw her”
This made me think … ” that you can do anything!”
Now, I wonder … ” If she wants a kid.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a device that helps her speak to people.”
This made me think … ” everybody is different and it does not matter what you look like.”
Now, I wonder … ” if Giselle ever feels sad?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That you are important and I am too”
This made me think … ” how would it feel to be her.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder what her struggles are like.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard inspiring presentation”
This made me think … ” did she write it.”
Now, I wonder … ” did someone also make the presentation”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Lots of smiling! “
This made me think … ” It must be difficult.”
Now, I wonder … ” How and what made her become a public speaker.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard lots of inspirational words, I heard about how she helped others.”
This made me think … ” This made me think about how Giselle can thrive and be successful in life.”
Now, I wonder … “I wonder about how her computer works so well.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” her strength.”
This made me think … ” she is a great positive person.”
Now, I wonder … ” If I can be as positive as her.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her show me her life journey”
This made me think … ” how many people were nice to her”
Now, I wonder … ” How many people helped her along her journey.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw some of the best moments of her life.”
This made me think … ” What it would feel like if I had special needs.”
Now, I wonder … ” how she does the stuff she does”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that it’s okay to ask for help.”
This made me think … ” This made me think is everyone special or is everyone just different?”
Now, I wonder … ” Now I wonder what if we all don’t ask for help? What would happen.”
Today, I heard / saw … “I saw Giselle being very confident.”
This made me think … ” This made me think about how she worked so hard.”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can work hard to”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that hope can change the world.”
This made me think … ” maybe I should participate in more school activities.”
Now, I wonder … ” if I can do better. Thank you! “
Today, I heard / saw … ” that it is okay to ask for help.”
This made me think … ” that I can ask for help, and that I can do anything if I try hard.”
Now, I wonder … ” If it is harder than it looks to have a disability?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How people with disabilities are the same as us.”
This made me think … ” This made me think how different life can be”
Now, I wonder … ” If the book is good that she wrote”
Today, I heard / saw … ” The challenges she faced.”
This made me think … ” What I could to like a helping hand or to do lots of things without giving up.”
Now, I wonder … ” What else could I do with my life?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Things about us being better than we think.”
This made me think … ” About how much kindness there is around us without us noticing.”
Now, I wonder … ” If people that are a bit rude are only like that because they are going through things or trying to cope.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that is okay to stand out in a crowd.”
This made me think … ” that I can be anything no matter the set back”
Now, I wonder … ” How can I make a difference.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That no matter who you are or where you’re from you can do anything!”
This made me think … ” Confident in myself and happy!”
Now, I wonder … ” What can’t we do when we stick together!”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle walk and saw her best moments.”
This made me think … ” it made me think that what I would think if has special needs.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder what Giselle wants to be when she’s older.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s presentation.”
This made me think … ” Will people actually be kind to me.”
Now, I wonder … ” If people will be kind to me”
Today, I heard / saw … ” An encouraging speech from her.”
This made me think … ” I can also overcome my challenges.”
Now, I wonder … ” If everyone can overcome their challenges.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” People playing and being nice to each other.”
This made me think … ” of how to make us better people every day.”
Now, I wonder … ” How to be better people”
Today, I heard / saw … ” her challenges.”
This made me think … ” How she couldn’t walk.”
Now, I wonder … ” what it feels like”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her challenges she faced.”
This made me think … ” That life isn’t so easy.”
Now, I wonder … ” How she managed to pass it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” don’t care about what people think of you.”
This made me think … ” to be brave.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That not everyone is an island.”
This made me think … ” anyone can do anything”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How people with disabilities can live their normal life.”
This made me think … ” That asking for help is not a weakness.”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people have disabilities.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That asking for help is good.”
This made me think … ” That everything is possible.”
Now, I wonder … “How I can help people.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk about how asking for help is OK.”
This made me think … ” I need to remember that focusing on myself is important.”
Now, I wonder … ” Do I need to ask for help?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That even if you’re different you are beautiful.”
This made me think … ” That I am OK and beautiful.”
Now, I wonder … ” am I always beautiful?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard if you fall get back up”
This made me think … ” that I will do better.”
Now, I wonder … ” what her favourite animal is.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw you being a brave star and how you expressed yourself.”
This made me think … ” That I should never give up and to believe in myself.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if life was hard growing up for you.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone battling through their struggles.”
This made me think … ” why we are unique and how it’s good (it is!)”
Now, I wonder … ” How an amazing person can take control of a challenge like that.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle walking and encouraging us.”
This made me think … ” How wonderful we are.”
Now, I wonder … ” how we can be kind in more ways”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that no one is an island.”
This made me think … ” that this was a very good saying.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she come up with it.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” She has some noticeable disabilities and some not”
This made me think … ” she can barely control her hands.”
Now, I wonder … ” How can she eat and sleep.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That everything is possible if you work for it.”
This made me think … ” why people put themselves down”
Now, I wonder … ” why people are rude everyone matters.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How Giselle works through her challenges”
This made me think … ” About the way I should treat others”
Now, I wonder … ” I can do things to help others in my community”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone who is strong and kind.”
This made me think … ” That people who are in a wheelchair are amazing people no matter what.”
Now, I wonder … ” why people in wheelchairs are thought to be weak.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” It’s okay to be different.”
This made me think … ” we don’t appreciate things that can be hard for others.”
Now, I wonder … ” If that happened to me, would I also look at the positive and not the negative.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I heard about the impact being kind to someone can do.”
This made me think … ” How can I show kindness more each and every day.”
Now, I wonder … ” What can I do to make an impact with kindness”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A beautiful story about perseverance.”
This made me think … ” About how brave she must been.”
Now, I wonder … ” Why she was born prematurely.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I heard that you shouldn’t be down and always keep your yourself up.”
This made me think … ” this made me think of times I was down but I keep going.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now, I wonder of times I keep going”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone who has many disabilities.”
This made me think … ” that no one is perfect and no matter how big of a struggle you are going through you can face it.”
Now, I wonder … ” What causes people to have disabilities?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that she played baseball”
This made me think … ” How can you play baseball when you are disabled.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she can move out. “
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw you graduate high school.”
This made me think … ” I think she is very cool”
Now, I wonder … ” what her favourite hockey player is.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that Giselle has got into a rough time walking.”
This made me think … ” that Giselle took walking at least 2/ 3 to walk.”
Now, I wonder … ” Her life could be really hard.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw how Giselle walks I heard that Giselle tries to spread kindness everywhere”
This made me think … ” that even if you have a disability you can still enjoy life to the fullest”
Now, I wonder … ” if maybe people should let people with disabilities be more independent.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle”
This made me think … ” about my choices.”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can be kind”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle and heard Giselle’s machine.”
This made me think … ” That you are smarter than you are.”
Now, I wonder … ” If everybody is special.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” what I heard was she got so much friends in her school.”
This made me think … ” she is very kind, nice and intelligent”
Now, I wonder … ” that she does not deserve to have a visible disability”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Asking for help is strongness.”
This made me think … ” To ask for help more if I need it.”
Now, I wonder … ” When is the right time to ask for help.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Everyone gets to be in the same class”
This made me think … ” special need people don’t o was need assisting.”
Now, I wonder … ” If her problem will get better.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle said include everyone.”
This made me think … ” that in need to include more people”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can include everyone.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s computer and it was really cool of how it was talking.”
This made me think … ” How does the computer work when you tap the screen.”
Now, I wonder … ” How does Giselle go to the bathroom.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Now I know that it is hard live for Giselle.”
This made me think … ” Giselle needs a lot of assistance which is a strength.”
Now, I wonder … ” how Giselle life one of the hardest lifes in the world.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That you’re happy to be here”
This made me think … ” if people where is”
Now, I wonder … “is life easy”
Today, I heard / saw … ” today I heard Giselle speak Today I saw picture of Giselle”
This made me think … ” This made me think how does she eat.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now I wonder if she is doing OK”
Today, I heard / saw … ” She did not need to go to school in not a normal classroom.”
This made me think … ” What she went from but she didn’t do it alone”
Now, I wonder … ” if someone was bullying her?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle using her speaking device”
This made me think … ” I matter and I’m unique”
Now, I wonder … ” how she does presentation”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard Giselle life story. I saw Giselle in a blue dress and white pearls.”
This made me think … ” I need to be grateful for what I have.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she will ever walk alone again.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw how everyone includes her”
This made me think … ” I think she’s happy about her life”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder was everyone like this to her?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Pictures explaining Giselle’s life”
This made me think … ” I am not that alone.”
Now, I wonder … ” what it would be like being Giselle.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s voice for the first time. I saw how hard she’s worked to become the most amazing young woman.”
This made me think … ” I think the insights you shared and the amazing messages to inspire all the students.”
Now, I wonder … ” I was blown away!”
Today, I heard / saw … ” at she … how to walk.”
This made me think … ” at she is hurt I this sad.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she is in a race she won’t win.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” She was brave!”
This made me think … ” What if I was her. How did she get like that?”
Now, I wonder … ” I put myself in her shoes.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Videos about Giselle succeeding in life.”
This made me think … ” Everyone is unique and can’t do things on your own”
Now, I wonder … ” how did people deal with cerebral palsy back in the day.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” The word cerebral palsy”
This made me think … ” how many people need help”
Now, I wonder … ” how she feels around people.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s disability”
This made me think … ” that she is confident in every way”
Now, I wonder … ” what she is going to do for the rest of her life”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle”
This made me think … ” I feel so bad for her”
Now, I wonder … ” what my life would be like in her shoes”
Today, I heard / saw … ” that she is kind”
This made me think … ” is she 4 feet”
Now, I wonder … ” Is she good at video games”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle and what she does”
This made me think … ” about how strong she is”
Now, I wonder … ” what her life was like in school”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone that can’t move.”
This made me think … ” How does she make friend”
Now, I wonder … ” How does she eat.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” The huge computer that tracks eyesight.”
This made me think … ” How does she go upstairs”
Now, I wonder … ” will she come back.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A person with cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” How can she play soccer?”
Now, I wonder … ” if you were normal would you look at yourself and be-friend yourself?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Her walking”
This made me think … ” she … CP.”
Now, I wonder … ” will she …”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That she has a disabilities”
This made me think … ” That some people need help to do every day things.”
Now, I wonder … ” How many people need help to walk.”
Today, I heard / saw … “ That Giselle had cerebral palsy “
This made me think … ” Why was her brother normal but she isn’t.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she almost died when she was born”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle has a disability”
This made me think … ” how does she write?”
Now, I wonder … ” if she can bend her knees”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle speak about cerebral palsy.”
This made me think … ” Why was her brother normal and she wasn’t?”
Now, I wonder … ” if she will make more books?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle.”
This made me think … ” What is cerebral palsy.”
Now, I wonder … ” is she sick”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle”
This made me think … ” wow”
Now, I wonder … ” Do you have a boyfriend”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A girl telling me all about her life.”
This made me think … ” to never give up!”
Now, I wonder … ” How tall is she.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle”
This made me think … ” That she is very strong.”
Now, I wonder … ” lots of stuff”
Today, I heard / saw … “I saw herself in her past life.”
This made me think … ” everybody is special to someone.”
Now, I wonder … ” what other disability does she have.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” her walk”
Now, I wonder … ” happy”
Now, I wonder … ” how she sleeps”
Now, I wonder … ” How many people were rude to her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw someone with a disability.”
This made me think … ” What a difficult life she had.”
Now, I wonder … ” How she could be so strong”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a girl with problem”
This made me think … ” how does she feel.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she was bullied.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a girl named Giselle that had a hard time in school”
This made me think … ” that we should be kinder”
Now, I wonder … ” what grade is she in?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle … to be kind to people”
This made me think … ” Be happy.”
Now, I wonder … ” how does she talk to people without the computer”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone being happy even though her disabilities”
This made me think … ” what challenges have she overcome”
Now, I wonder … ” how does she eat”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard a girl named Giselle that was facing challenges but she didn’t give up.”
This made me think … ” It made me think to not give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” If she had a hard time when she was still in school.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” what percent does the computer go to.”
Now, I wonder … ” does the computer plug in”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard a girl named Giselle faced lots of challenges because she can’t walk well but she didn’t give up.”
This made me think … ” this made me the that if I was in her shoes it will be hard but it can still work”
Now, I wonder … ” now I wonder, if she had struggle try to not give up.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle was 28. And she had a rough but happy life.”
This made me think … ” What is it like for Giselle to be in a wheelchair all day for most of her life”
Now, I wonder … ” Why does Giselle kind a move her head …”
Today, I heard / saw … “I heard that everyone struggles.”
This made me think … ” does she struggles with school subjects”
Now, I wonder … ” what subjects she struggles the most”
Today, I heard / saw … ” clapping Video Music.”
This made me think … ” how does she eat.”
Now, I wonder … ” does she sleep in the chair.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I girl that had a syndrome and she was talking about her life”
This made me think … ” it does not matter what you look like and how you are.”
Now, I wonder … ” Why her hands are sometimes are in a ball and crumbled up.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A woman named Giselle talking about her life”
This made me think … ” How does her computer talk.”
Now, I wonder … ” Whom help Giselle.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw Giselle and I heard her talk about her life and how she was in school.”
This made me think … ” I made me think that Giselle is so nice but think she’s not because her visible things.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she can do her own hair or another thing is your sibling a girl or boy and what’s their name.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard Giselle tell her story. I saw her stand on her own.”
This made me think … ” of how nice or hard her life is.”
Now, I wonder … ” what’s her favorite board game to play.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle … to be kind and help others.”
This made me think … ” To be happy”
Now, I wonder … ” how was Giselle’s school life.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw someone who keeps trying.”
This made me think … ” What has she gone through.”
Now, I wonder … ” How much all her equipment costs.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone who didn’t give up even though she was different”
This made me think … ” How easy I have it compared to some people”
Now, I wonder … ” How does she eat”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw someone with perseverance.”
This made me think … ” How does she eat?”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder what her favourite food is.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That you can help and they will help”
This made me think … ” this made me think about if you can … people.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if you’re happy all the time.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That even if you are down you should still believe in yourself”
This made me think … ” Everybody in the world disability or not is possible of anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” What type of disabilities do you have.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That you’re G8.”
This made me think … ” how you get in bed.”
Now, I wonder … ” if you have friends”
Today, I heard / saw … ” someone with special needs”
This made me think … ” I had no thoughts in this 15 min”
Now, I wonder … ” how do you sleep”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that she never gave up when times were hard.”
This made me think … ” This made me think of all of the times I was scared to ask for help.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she had a hard time in school just because she had a disability.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that if you have an obstacle no matter what everything is possible with God.”
This made me think … ” This made me think that I can do anything if I try.”
Now, I wonder … ” How does Giselle talk through the computer.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s story and how she never gave up.”
This made me think … ” how can I keep going even when I want to give up.”
Now, I wonder … ” what was your favourite subject growing up.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” She likes to play baseball.”
This made me think … ” how do you play baseball.”
Now, I wonder … ” how did you start talking and when”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw that her life was hard but she did it.”
This made me think … ” she is so brave.”
Now, I wonder … ” if we went to the same hospital.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle was using computer to talk.”
This made me think … ” how does it work”
Now, I wonder … ” was she using brain chip”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That it is strong and okay to ask for help.”
This made me think … ” of when my sister had heart surgery at 3 weeks old.”
Now, I wonder … ” Will Giselle ever be able to walk fully.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Heard and saw about your struggles.”
This made me think … ” who really was the one ….”
Now, I wonder … ” If you can read..”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her walking around the gym.”
This made me think … ” This made me think of someone that I saw at a hockey game like her.”
Now, I wonder … ” How do you say the things that aren’t pre programmed.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that she was like this her whole life.”
This made me think … ” to always to treat people the same.”
Now, I wonder … ” when is her birthday”
Today, I heard / saw … ” She needs help to walk.”
This made me think … ” People who can’t walk.”
Now, I wonder … ” Who is her favourite hockey player?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That it’s very hard for her.”
This made me think … ” Will everything be hard like this and is she alright with it.”
Now, I wonder … ” does her legs hurt?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A presentation about inclusive”
This made me think … ” about respect and kindness to other people”
Now, I wonder … ” how this amazing speech can change the world”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard that asking for helps makes you stronger.”
This made me think … ” All the times I felt scared of unwilling to ask for help”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if you were ever nervous to ask for help but still did.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That she always had help.”
This made me think … ” You should always be kind.”
Now, I wonder … ” If someone had to be with her all the time.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard her story and her advice.”
This made me think … ” This made me think to believe in myself even when it’s hard.”
Now, I wonder … ” How this will change my mindset going forward.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I heard Giselle’s experience.”
This made me think … ” This made me think about how brave she is.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now I wonder how she faced all the challenges.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Every person doesn’t have their own island it’s OK to ask for help.”
This made me think … ” I’m not alone, I have people here to help me.”
Now, I wonder … “Maybe this is what others feel like, they can’t ask for help.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” To never give up.”
This made me think … ” who are the people that helped you”
Now, I wonder … ” how do you sleep”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk about how her lifestyle is different”
This made me think … ” That no matter how different someone is they’re human”
Now, I wonder … ” How do you use stairs? (p.s. You’re beautiful.)”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talking.”
This made me think … ” I can do anything.”
Now, I wonder … ” How school was for her”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle telling us about her life.”
This made me think … ” Giselle is courageous”
Now, I wonder … ” what other problems did she face in her life”
Today, I heard / saw … “A nice person.”
This made me think … ” A brave person. How it might be hard to live with a disability”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can help others”
Today, I heard / saw … ” her talk about her disability and how she overcame it”
This made me think … ” That everyone can overcome their problems”
Now, I wonder … ” How she uses the computer speech.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How strong she was to live through and then tell us about what she went through”
This made me think … ” How if she went through it with challenges, I can without challenges.”
Now, I wonder … ” about everyone with challenges goes through life without support or help.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone who helps others with what they got.”
This made me think … ” how precious life is”
Now, I wonder … ” what I would do if I was in her shoes”
Today, I heard / saw … ” An inspiring speech”
This made me think … ” To be nicer to others.”
Now, I wonder … ” How much people have disabilities.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talk about how needing help isn’t a bad thing. Giselle is very strong”
This made me think … ” there are people who are going through stuff like this alone.”
Now, I wonder … ” how many people are afraid to speak up about needing help”
Today, I heard / saw … ” an inspiring presentation”
This made me think … ” about how much effort you had to put in to get us far as you are now”
Now, I wonder … ” if without the strength of God, would you get support.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” You did amazing Giselle telling her story to the school that way amazing and super supporting to the students”
This made me think … ” This made me feel someone that very confident.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if we will see you in the high school”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How hard everyone’s life can be and to still accept yourself.”
This made me think … ” To always support people and to help someone who could need it.”
Now, I wonder … ” all the silent struggles people go through and how I can help.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How important it is to be brave and not bring yourself down”
This made me think … ” How strong Giselle is and how brave she is for telling us about her journey”
Today, I heard / saw … ” How strong and the challenges that Giselle is!”
This made me think … ” That everyone is going through something so we should be kind”
Now, I wonder … ” How are people mean to kind people”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Inspiration to keep going even in hard times, and also ask for help when needed.”
This made me think … ” About how I can also become an inspiration to others the same as her.”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can help others to realize and appreciate their strength and courage, and know it’s okay to ask for help”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle Gaylie.”
This made me think … ” To appreciate life in every way”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can show I care to the people I love “
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s inspirational message and how to never give up.”
This made me think … ” how brave, smart, courageous and kind she is.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she ever thought about giving up? “
Today, I heard / saw … ” Today I saw how someone can be so strong and want to share.”
This made me think … “This made me think how many people suffer or struggle”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder how many people feel isolated in themselves or others.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle talking about herself.”
This made me think … ” that everyone is special.”
Now, I wonder … ” how disabilities start.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle walk with assistance”
This made me think … ” about how everybody is very unique and should be confident in their own way.”
Now, I wonder … ” how I can help others in life.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a different way of life.”
This made me think … ” How does she write out what she wants.”
Now, I wonder … ” How many others have this and how can I help”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Someone who chose kindness.”
This made me think … ” What can I do to be kinder?”
Now, I wonder … ” How do people feel when I’m kind”
Today, I heard / saw … ” Giselle’s life story.”
This made me think … ” that just because you are born with challenges doesn’t mean you’re challenged.”
Now, I wonder … ” how Giselle’s daily life goes?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her show us how she work”
This made me think … ” which hospital she went to.”
Now, I wonder … ” how much people were in her class”
Today, I heard / saw … “I heard she is in a wheelchair!”
This made me think … ” of sad people”
Now, I wonder … ” if she can run!”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw she walking”
This made me think … ” this made me think … … happy”
Now, I wonder … ” if she can play.”
Today, I heard / saw … “I saw she…”
This made me think … ” This made me think she likes pizza.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she can ski?”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw she can’t talk.”
This made me think … ” she likes pasta.”
Now, I wonder … ” she can play video games”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw she loves pizza and she loves pasta.”
This made me think … ” This made me think I can do anything”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if someday she can talk.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw she showed a video she was in a wheelchair.”
This made me think … ” her roller skate with her dad.”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she likes candy.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard the computer talk.”
This made me think … ” This made me think I feel happy because of the videos.”
Now, I wonder … ” Now, I wonder if she can play soccer games.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw a lot of people”
This made me think … ” this made me think I will be kind”
Now, I wonder … ” she can talk”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I heard she say never give up”
This made me think … ” this made me think I can be kind”
Now, I wonder … ” I wonder if she can walk.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her rollerblade with her dad”
This made me think … ” this made me think sad”
Now, I wonder … ” I want …”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her walking.”
This made me think … ” her dad is nice.”
Now, I wonder … ” if she likes flowers.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” I saw her wheelchair.”
Today, I heard / saw … “I heard she can’t talk.”
This made me think … ” This made me think I never give up!”
Now, I wonder … ” If she can walk.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” – A person who keeps trying even when things are hard.”
This made me think … ” – I can do hard things but I have to try.”
Now, I wonder … ” – how many kinds of equipment do you have?”
Today, I heard / saw … “ An amazing presentation! Giselle’s presence had an impact on her audience the minute we walked in the door. “
This made me think … ” of our power and influence to be our authentic self and raise our voice to inclusivity and resilience”
Now, I wonder … ” how can we as a collective school continue the work an impact that can sustain acceptance in our world.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” A brave person, someone that has succeed in everything they put their mind to. A person that is changing the world with their kindness.”
This made me think … ” That no matter a person’s ability, anyone is capable to achieve anything they’ve ever dream of.”
Now, I wonder … ” How we make our community more inclusive and kind.”
Today, I heard / saw … ” That we should be more kinder.”
This made me think … ” that things might be hard for her sometimes, but she is still so happy”
Now, I wonder … ” how we can help people with cerebral palsy and be good friends for them at school.”
What Their Words Revealed
Reading the students’ reflections left me humbled and deeply moved. Their words showed a remarkable level of empathy and insight. Many students recognized the importance of kindness, courage, and perseverance. Others reflected on gratitude, inclusion, and the beauty of asking for help.
Some wondered about my daily life, my challenges, my joys, and my family. Others wondered about their own lives—how they could be kinder, braver, more helpful, or more understanding.
What touched me most was how many students saw themselves in my story. They connected their own challenges, hopes, and questions to the message I shared. Their reflections were not just about me—they were about all of us, and the ways we can lift one another up.
These young hearts reminded me that seeds of compassion grow quickly when they are nurtured with love, faith, and understanding. I will treasure their words always.
A Day Filled with Joy and Purpose
Throughout both sessions, I felt deeply connected to the students. Their openness, curiosity, and kindness made the day incredibly meaningful. The staff’s support and hospitality ensured everything flowed smoothly and beautifully.
I left St. Andrew Elementary feeling profoundly grateful—for the invitation from Ms. Piacente, the school Principal; for the warm welcome and support from Mr. Fairclough; and for the chance to share stories that matter with students who truly listened.
Closing Thoughts
Before leaving, I thanked Mr. Fairclough wholeheartedly for hosting me so graciously during both presentations. His professionalism, kindness, and support made the day exceptional.
St. Andrew Elementary reminded me why these visits are so important. They are not just presentations—they are moments of connection, memory, faith, and inspiration. On this day, everything aligned: the organization, the students, the staff, the spirit of learning, and the authentic kindness that filled every corner of the school.
I will carry this beautiful experience with me always.
