![]() Local news: Cumberland budget comes under scrutiny by local activists, school board at public hearing He said he was lucky enough to have teachers who recognized that he and his classmates required social, emotional and material assistance that the teachers could not meet by themselves. As a result, he said, the teachers reached out to leaders, businesses and other community members for help. “Because of this community of people, I became the first person in my family to graduate from high school.” “The community came together to help us succeed,” Scott said. Now, as an adult, Scott is married with three children, has completed graduate school, and is an education consultant, an educator and an author. “I’ve become the father I’ve never had, but always wanted. And the husband I’ve never seen in my own family,” Scott said. “And I’ve broken so many cycles.”Īt the end of his speech, Scott encouraged community members to remember his story as they continue to support the school system for the well-being of students. “But I share that with you, to impress upon you - that when you see me, you're reminded of what is possible when the community comes together and partners with school districts to create environments that are conducive to the flourishing of students.”Ĭumberland County Schools strives to encourage lifelong learning, Superintendent Marvin Connelly said during he’s closing remarks. “It takes a village to raise a child,” Connelly said. “We all have something in common - we care. ![]() ![]() I am here representing more than 50,000 students and only 6,000 employees in our school system.”Īlthough Scott endured many challenges throughout his young life, he said he was able to prosper as an adult, thanks to very hard work, the support of a community of people, including teachers, administrators, and other loving adults. “When you support Cumberland County Schools, you make stories like mine possible,” he said. ![]()
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