Hello Beautiful People,
Our Spotlight Pieces on the Caz Girls are just self explanatory. These girls, & their mission, are amazing. Here’s the fifth girl in the group, Chelsea:
TWT: Have you been the recipient of a Random Act of Kindness? If so, what was it?
Chelsea: Although I have not directly received a random act of kindness, seeing the reaction of those who I have done acts for is beyond rewarding for me. To know that I made a stranger happy, even if it is for a few minutes, well, it’s a beautiful thing.
Chelsea: Although I have not directly received a random act of kindness, seeing the reaction of those who I have done acts for is beyond rewarding for me. To know that I made a stranger happy, even if it is for a few minutes, well, it’s a beautiful thing.
TWT: The 365 Random Acts of Kindness is spreading like wildfire. Do you foresee this project extending beyond 2013?
Chelsea: I certainly hope so. For me, 2012 had a few bumps in the road, so getting involved in this movement was the perfect way to kick off the new year, and I have never felt better about myself. Sometimes, all you need is to feel good about something and you can change your own life!
Chelsea: I certainly hope so. For me, 2012 had a few bumps in the road, so getting involved in this movement was the perfect way to kick off the new year, and I have never felt better about myself. Sometimes, all you need is to feel good about something and you can change your own life!
TWT: Here at The Write Teacher(s), many of us work with “at-risk” youth. These students are recovering drug addicts, struggling drug addicts, teenage parents, and almost all of them come from broken homes. The struggles, demons, and anger that our students face is often a hindrance to their progress in school and life in general. Do you have any words of wisdom to offer these students?
Chelsea: I love this question. I work for an agency that houses and provides an education for at risk youth. Many of our students come from homes of abuse and neglect. In the short time that I have been there I have learned just as much from the kids as I have taught them. Something that one of my girls told me once and I will carry with me everywhere is, “Everyday may not be good, but there is something good in everyday.” I couldn’t agree with her more.
TWT: In today’s economy, arts programs in schools are being cut. What reasons would you give a politician for preserving the arts?
Chelsea: I was very much involved in the arts as a kid, I was a dancer for 15 years, played in the school band, and then went on to college to perform with the step team, while managing to earn my associates degree in photography. I strongly believe the arts may be one of the best ways to express yourself, whether it be in private or public. I can’t tell you how important I think it is to continue arts programs in schools, and allow that freedom of expression. I would not be the person I am today, or have built the lasting relationships that I am so lucky to have, without the opportunities in art that I was given, and I can only hope the same for future generations.
Chelsea: I love this question. I work for an agency that houses and provides an education for at risk youth. Many of our students come from homes of abuse and neglect. In the short time that I have been there I have learned just as much from the kids as I have taught them. Something that one of my girls told me once and I will carry with me everywhere is, “Everyday may not be good, but there is something good in everyday.” I couldn’t agree with her more.
TWT: In today’s economy, arts programs in schools are being cut. What reasons would you give a politician for preserving the arts? Chelsea: I was very much involved in the arts as a kid, I was a dancer for 15 years, played in the school band, and then went on to college to perform with the step team, while managing to earn my associates degree in photography. I strongly believe the arts may be one of the best ways to express yourself, whether it be in private or public. I can’t tell you how important I think it is to continue arts programs in schools, and allow that freedom of expression. I would not be the person I am today, or have built the lasting relationships that I am so lucky to have, without the opportunities in art that I was given, and I can only hope the same for future generations.
TWT: Here at The Write Teacher(s), we believe that art drives life, and theatre transforms lives. Would you agree or disagree with those statements? Why?
Chelsea: I completely agree. I believe art and theatre allow people the opportunity to show themselves in a different light, and gives them the strength and confidencee to be better for themselves. They can completely let go into their work and transform. That’s magic.
Chelsea: I completely agree. I believe art and theatre allow people the opportunity to show themselves in a different light, and gives them the strength and confidencee to be better for themselves. They can completely let go into their work and transform. That’s magic.
TWT: Just for fun, what’s your favorite movie, singer/band, play, and book?
Chelsea:
Movie: Dirty Dancing
Singer: Lady Gaga
Book: The Great Gatsby is a favorite, I just finished that one for the millionth time.
Play: I’m a huge musical buff so I’m gonna switch this up a little and go with Wicked… AMAZEballs.
Chelsea:
Movie: Dirty Dancing
Singer: Lady Gaga
Book: The Great Gatsby is a favorite, I just finished that one for the millionth time.
Play: I’m a huge musical buff so I’m gonna switch this up a little and go with Wicked… AMAZEballs.
TWT: Who is/was your greatest teacher?
Chelsea: My best friend, Kelly, is the greatest person I have ever known. She has been there through the highs and lows of my life, and has taught me about the kind of woman who I want to be. I would not have been the person I am today without her in my life, and will always be grateful for her.
Chelsea: My best friend, Kelly, is the greatest person I have ever known. She has been there through the highs and lows of my life, and has taught me about the kind of woman who I want to be. I would not have been the person I am today without her in my life, and will always be grateful for her.
Thank you, Chelsea!
In January, The Caz Girls are raising money for Rick, Jen, and their children. Their son, Trip, was recently diagnosed with leukemia. He is seven years old. He is a hockey player. He is an avid lego builder. He is one of the sweetest souls and brightest faces that you will ever come across. It breaks our hearts that he has this battle ahead of him, and so, in typical Write Teacher(s) fashion, we thought of ways to help…
Rick and Jen are the type of parents, teachers, and people that we all strive to be like…for they are so good, so honest, loving, genuine, generous, and true. No parents should have to worry about finances when they are worrying about the health of their child, and so it is our hope that our community of readers, and the lovely supporters of The Caz Girls Conquer 365 Random Acts of Kindess will be able to raise at LEAST $500 for this family. If there was ever a time to do something wonderful for someone you have never met, well, the time is now.