Earning My C

While in elementary school, I was a C student.  I didn't just make average grades.  No, I was only capable of making C's.  I was convinced by my big brother that I was dumb and clumsy.  School was hard and I could barely read.  So, I made C's.  It wasn't until middle school that I started making better grades.  In middle school, my English and math teachers convinced me that I was smart.  My English teacher taught me how to read and my math teacher began calling me "Attorney Hodge."  Shortly after that I became an A student.

Ironically, I am just as proud of my C's in elementary school as I am of my A's afterwards.  It was the effort behind my grades that I am proud.  Regardless of my ability, I have always tried my best to produce my best outcome, whether C's or A's.

As an adult, I continue to give my best effort in my chosen work.  I am a Character Coach.  This past month has been one of the most inspiring times of my life.  I have been blessed to work with the most intelligent students I have ever encountered.  They have been very receptive to all of my teachings.  They have quickly absorbed my every word and repeated them back with accuracy and their own reflection.  As a result, I have been forced to acquire more material and insights to share.

Because of smart people, my mind has been in overdrive.  I have risen to the occasion at every chance to deliver the goods.  I have been inspiring, insightful, intelligent, encouraging, and informative.  Smart kids have forced me to be better.

I have definitely earned the right to be called a Coach.  I have earned my "C."

Coach Hodge