Name: Finding Strength Despite Challanges: A High School Story of Resillance
Start: 2026-06-10T10:10:00-0400
End: 2026-06-10T11:10:00-0400

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Finding Strength Despite Challanges: A High School Story of Resillance

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Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT

Elm Room 134 A

Limited Capacity seats available

This is a personal story about the challanges of a teenager faced with having a physical disability, struggling of finding her place and purpose, struggling with anxiety and wanting to quit school.

This is a personal story of determination and resillance with having a special high school teacher and a single parent, mother, believing in her so much that they taught her how to advocate for herself and overcome the struggles she faced. This is my story! My high school journey may have been a difficult one and I value all I learned including the awesome mentorship that was created from that time. The experiences and challanges, good or bad, shaped me into the person I am today and without them I may not hold the same values I do today. As a person working with the GEAR UP Grants, I believe in the value of this program. At the time I was in high school, the program, GEAR UP was not a part of the school. I see how it would have been a great benefit for me to have that guidance during my high school journey.

You are invited to attend this session and listen to a story of a shy high school student without any confidence blossom into a self-determined creative individual that guides, teaches and advocates for others' needs for success for high school and beyond.

Speakers

Susie Bryson

College and Career Access Coodinator, Student Services: GEAR UP/On Ramp Program

As the College & Career Access Coordinator for Southwestern Community College, I work very closely with the GEAR UP and On Ramp Grants within three school districts. For over 15 years, I’ve taught independent living skills and pre-transitional employment strategies to students... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am EDT
Elm Room 134 A

Breakout Sessions, Real Stories for Educators

Company Southwestern Community College
Audience Educators, Counselors / Student Support, Specialists, Higher Education, Community / Industry Partners, Other
Subject Stories of Resilience
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