“The potential of things to come” is the theme of the weekly photo challenge depicting 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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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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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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Oh it is…very well worded is going a bit far…I would say we’ll rattled! Hah!
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It must be very fulfilling to be involved in the education of young and older adults. Awesome photo, Terri!
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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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That is awesome to come to the end of the day and feel good about what you do!!
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Great post
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The quote and photo go together so nicely.
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Thank you, Lori!
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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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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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Love the picture. Education is a very important investment.
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Thank you, K&A 🙂
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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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Aww, so cool of you Gary. Enjoying BAM conference! I stumble/tweet you all the time 🙂 And I thank you!
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So when somebody does something spectacular at this conference does one stand up like Emeril Lagasse and go BAM!!!!!!!!!!!
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We should! (BAM = Bloggers at Midlife), um that might be you…so BAM!
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Let me hang on to my thirties for a few more months :).
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Oh well, you have a long way to go, you young’un!
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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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Thank you, Anna! Leave it to you to find deeper meaning in my photograph 🙂
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Your students are lucky to have you as a guide. Cool photo!
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Thanks so much, Lisa 🙂
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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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Thanks, Sandy!
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A very good and dedicated teacher.
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