Standing Ovation

I received my first standing ovation and I literally had to fight back the tears. Closing out McDonogh's student diversity conference was slated to be memorable, as the group would serve as my largest facilitation to date... and then I received a standing ovation.

On the day of, the students brought their personalities and great energy into the room... which only amused and energized me even more. 

I began to wrap up my closing remarks, which was met with a steady applause and then one student stands... and then another... and then several at the same time... and then the entire room... I was immediately flooded with an assortment of emotions as I stood there watching my own standing ovation occur... I get teary eyed just writing this. 

Thank you McDonogh for inviting me to campus and for giving me such a memorable experience to add to FACTUALITY's milestones.

I require (student) participants to use the mic because it's good practice... I use every opportunity possible to create teachable moments. 

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