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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs an educator, Leed has relied on positive advice from those who came before him, but also found ways to provide his own advice to his students. He was once told he needs to become a professional life-long learner to better himself at work and at home. He\u2019s taken that message to heart and instilled a similar message to those who sit in his classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe brain is a muscle and you need to work it,\u201d said Leed. \u201cYou can fail or get the wrong answer, but you need to have strategies in place to overcome obstacles and persevere. You must be able to problem solve, while also maintaining a positive learner\u2019s mindset, and be able to communicate efficiently and possess integrity. These simple pillars are vital to being the best you can possibly be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Leed\u2019s classroom, he emphasizes a \u2018Portrait of a Graduate\u2019. He tells his students a North Kansas City graduate will demonstrate characteristics that will guide them through their entire academic career and beyond. This includes the ability to collaborate with peers, the skills to adapt to various situations to solve complex problems and the traits needed to show empathy to fellow classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am thrilled and proud to be recognized as a Blue KC Sporting Samaritan,\u201d said Leed. \u201cI\u2019ve always been humble and hard-working, and my reward is watching my students grow on a daily basis. I see them come to class excited about learning, and they then leave the classroom smarter.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEveryone needs someone in their life who challenges them and makes them a better person,\u201d said Jacob Nixon, Davin\u2019s nominator. \u201cDavin is a maximizer and is always looking for ways to take the strengths of students and help them capitalize on what makes them the best version of themselves so they can be stretched and challenged to think outside the box. Instead of the norm, Davin creates, pivots and establishes his curriculum with what fits perfectly for each learner and drives their thinking to the max. His instruction is next level and allows for learners to practice skills in a beneficial real-life experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs you can tell from Davin\u2019s nominator, his unique approach to teaching has resonated with his students and is helping prepare them for the rest of their lives,\u201d said Jenny Housley, Blue KC Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. \u201cDavin goes above and beyond to make sure his students have memorable experiences in his classroom, while also being challenged to perform their very best each day. It\u2019s an honor to recognize Davin for the outstanding educator that he is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a reward that I am not used to, but I\u2019m grateful to be part of such a wonderful program,\u201d said Leed.<\/p>\n\n\n
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