The Future Begins with Steps to Education

“The potential of things to come” is the theme of the weekly photo challenge depicting the Future.

Steps to Education lead to the future.

Walking from my classroom on campus a few months ago, I was intrigued by the way the stairs looked on this overcast day. These stairs lead from the east edge of the university campus to the bike trail and on to the bridge that crosses the river.

Many students walk this path, and this young man happened by as I was photographing the steps.

“Education is not only a ladder of opportunity, but it is also an investment in our future.” – Ed Markey (Senator for Massachusetts)

Every semester, I have the pleasure of seeing the eager faces of young adults nearing the completion of their university education.

The future is theirs.

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26 responses to “The Future Begins with Steps to Education”

Deped Albay Learning Resource Management and Development System

Aug 15, 2016 at 4:58 pm

A very good and dedicated teacher.

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Sandy Sandmeyer

Apr 24, 2016 at 6:26 pm

Education can come from so many different places and is so very valuable. Thanks for sharing your post at the Over the Moon Link Party.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 24, 2016 at 7:06 pm
  
  Thanks, Sandy!
  
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lisadorenfest

Apr 15, 2016 at 3:34 pm

Your students are lucky to have you as a guide. Cool photo!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 15, 2016 at 3:52 pm
  
  Thanks so much, Lisa 🙂
  
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AnnaRosenblumPalmer

Apr 15, 2016 at 11:25 am

This is such a perfect image for what you are writing about. Or you are writing perfectly for the image. So many steps…not all of them clear.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 15, 2016 at 11:26 am
  
  Thank you, Anna! Leave it to you to find deeper meaning in my photograph 🙂
  
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garym6059

Apr 15, 2016 at 10:38 am

May your traffic boom and your day be free of gloom as I have stumbled this post for you :). Well I stumble all your stuff my inner poet kicked in for a second :).

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 15, 2016 at 10:40 am
  
  Aww, so cool of you Gary. Enjoying BAM conference! I stumble/tweet you all the time 🙂 And I thank you!
  
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  1. garym6059
    
    Apr 15, 2016 at 11:23 am
    
    So when somebody does something spectacular at this conference does one stand up like Emeril Lagasse and go BAM!!!!!!!!!!!
    
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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Apr 15, 2016 at 11:25 am
    
    We should! (BAM = Bloggers at Midlife), um that might be you…so BAM!
    
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  3. garym6059
    
    Apr 15, 2016 at 11:33 am
    
    Let me hang on to my thirties for a few more months :).
    
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  4. Terri Webster Schrandt
    
    Apr 15, 2016 at 11:35 am
    
    Oh well, you have a long way to go, you young’un!
    
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Kellie & Alicia

Apr 13, 2016 at 3:46 pm

Love the picture. Education is a very important investment.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 13, 2016 at 3:55 pm
  
  Thank you, K&A 🙂
  
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Encore Voyage

Apr 13, 2016 at 2:45 pm

Oh Terri, this is so near and dear to my heart. In my encore gig, I’m working for the College Access Challenge Grant, helping young people on their paths to postsecondary education. Often the road to college is daunting, especially for low income and first generation students. It is always so heartwarming when they realize the possibilities and understand that the future truly is theirs! Congratulations on a wonderful photo and post!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 13, 2016 at 3:55 pm
  
  Thank you, Lynn, I have seen first-hand first generation college students successfully transfer from comm. college to a four yr program. I would love to know more about what you do!
  
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Lori

Apr 13, 2016 at 1:46 pm

The quote and photo go together so nicely.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 13, 2016 at 2:18 pm
  
  Thank you, Lori!
  
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arv!

Apr 13, 2016 at 11:39 am

Great post

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Priceless Joy

Apr 13, 2016 at 7:27 am

It must be very fulfilling to be involved in the education of young and older adults. Awesome photo, Terri!

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 13, 2016 at 7:51 am
  
  It is indeed fulfilling, PJ, I’m glad I took this on 6 years ago. Thank you for your kind words!
  
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  1. Priceless Joy
    
    Apr 13, 2016 at 8:13 am
    
    That is awesome to come to the end of the day and feel good about what you do!!
    
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shopgirlanonymous

Apr 13, 2016 at 7:20 am

So incredibly true. I’ve had a struggle lately at my own employment as Training Manager to really push the importance of continuous education. Training, seminars, back to school, whatever, we should always be open to learning more. It helps individuals and the companies they represent succeed greater.

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1. Terri Webster Schrandt
  
  Apr 13, 2016 at 7:54 am
  
  Very well said! It’s because of my role in employee training that I went for my MS and began teaching part-time. Your job sounds both challenging and fulfilling!
  
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  1. shopgirlanonymous
    
    Apr 13, 2016 at 8:33 am
    
    Oh it is…very well worded is going a bit far…I would say we’ll rattled! Hah!
    
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I’m a former university adjunct Professor and retired recreation & parks practitioner living in North-Eastern Washington State near the Idaho border. Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is my blog about living a leisure lifestyle, including photography, friends, fitness, and fun.