I am Molly Johnson. I am a graduating student of Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) in Minnesota. In the past semester, I have been co-coaching with my classmate Elliot at Inter District Downtown School (IDDS). We worked with young p…
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Hi, I'm Molly. I grew up in Minneapolis and was fortunate to live on Snelling avenue. I went to an elementary school where I was the minority. I moved to uptown where my high school was barely there at all and my college is still continueing. My life can be defined by one core concept--Diversity. All my past experiences in the communities I was and am a part of, has led me to a wonderful place. I am studying Urban Parks, Recreation and Youth Development at MCTC for a good reason. I am here to change my world for the better. What better way of doing that by starting from the inside out.
My Ideal School is a Place Where:
My Ideal Leaering experience where the classroom used used to discuss business and the learning done out in the field.
My Religious Views:
Nichiren Buddhism
My Political Views:
socialist
My Favorite Freedom:
The civil rights act
My Personal Heroes:
Steve Irwin
My Personal Motto:
Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda--SO WHAT!
My Favorite Journey:
My favorite journey was becoming an aunt.
Recommended Reading:
V for Vendetta, A Handmaid's Tale, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
Recommended Web sites:
freechild.org
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Great that you have written. I am the only one however who can see it because it is on my wall. Could you please cut and paste it on the Public Achievement wall? Please call Ellen Tveit 612-626-1147 if you need help. Thanks and keep it going. Dennis
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