When I grow up I want to be a pilot. I want to fly people around the world! Before this happens I know that I have to work hard in school and get good grades. The Learning Connection has helped me understand how I can be the best student to make sure I reach my goal.
I am going to share something very personal. Last year I had a lot of struggles with school. It was hard for me to do work. It became really hard for me and I was frustrated. My teacher and parents helped me to find out that I have a learning disability called Dyslexia. This means that my brain learns differently than other kids. It sometimes makes me take longer to get work done and I have a hard time spelling words.
After I found this out, it helped me to know how my brain learns and what I can do better. I am lucky to have a school where the adults really care about their students. We have been a Fuel Up to Play 60 school for three years now. Because of this our school has become a very healthy school. We have nutritious snacks and do brain breaks all the time to stay active.
I agree with the Learning Connection in that being active helps the brain focus better. If I was not able to do brain breaks every day I do not know if I would be able to be here today. This is really true with my dealing with Dyslexia.
We need to make more kids aware of the Learning Connection. Us kids are smart and understand a lot more than maybe some adults think. I believe if more kids knew how they could be better students if they ate better foods and were more active, then they would definitely do it. I also think it would help them to understand how their brains work when they are healthy. It will make them make better choices. They may also be able to help their whole school become healthier.
Brains are the most important part of our bodies and we need to make sure they work the best. The Learning Connection has helped me understand how I can be a better student even though I have challenges. I will continue to do my best in school, and sometime in the future you may hear my voice over the speaker of a plane saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking.”
Tyler
Colorado State Ambassador
YOUTHtalk Winner
7th Grade
Working hard in school is very important.
Good job and hopefully see u next summit
you know when i was reading your page i was talking about it and i was really surprised that you actually are brave enough to say something personal. not only me but alot of other people are proud to meet you. and my name is v josselin cano garcia and im part of this and my school also helps us from who we are.
That’s a very touching story:) Keep up the good work!Never give up!!!!!
I agree you need education and you need to be responsible of your actions.
Nobody knows this but my family: I have ADHD. (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), except I’m very smart. Based on my IQ, without studying, on a spelling test, I would have the scores of a college level.