Episode title: "Help not Judge"- Interview with Lori Vann
Principal, Cherokee Ridge Elementary School Lori Vann is an exceptional leader, educator and administrator in Walker County. She is also a huge champion for Helping Hands Ending Hunger www.helpinghandsendinghunger.org
Lori shares her journey as a principal and the importance of helping students lay a foundation for their life through learning, respect, generosity, and second chances. She and her staff tell the students no matter what happened yesterday, you can start over today.
Her passion for supporting families, students and the community as an advocate for food insecurity is inspiring. Lori discusses the role she, her school, the staff and the whole community plays in ensuring families have food, build life skills and develop the mindset of helping not judging. You will be moved by the love Lori has for her students, the families and her teachers who she says really deserves all the credit.
Quotes:
"It’s not just about today, it’s about your life and who you are going to become." - Lori Vann
Resources mentioned in this episode:
www.helpinghandsendinghunger.org - CEO, Carla Harward
Cherokee Ridge Elementary School in Walker County
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