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Early Life
I was born
I started school when I was 4
I was identified as "gifted" Defined leadership by teacher expectations and extrinisic rewards such as "Student of the Month" -
High School
Tennis
Boys Basketball Manager
Cheerleading
Family, Career, Community Leaders of America
Leadership Board
National Honor Society
Student Council
Newspaper Assistant Editor Defined leadership by community involvement and scholastic achievement
Teen Respect Committee -
And Christian Makes Three!
Newfound caregiver role
Intrinisic motivation Defined leadership by how I could help others -
Graduation
Valedictorian
Member of leadership organizations
Acceptance to CUNY Macaulay Honors College Defined leadership as wanting to better yourself and experience new things -
City College--Freshman Year
Jumpstart Reader's Program
Honor Student Activity Council
Resident Hall Association Defined leadership by resume. Although I was involved in certain leadership positions, I did not take advantage of them nor did I maintain the standards I had for myself. -
Nerd Camp
Residential Counselor @ Duke TIP Defined leadership as being a positive role model for those that I was being paid to be a role model for (extrinisic motivation) but I still really loved my job (intrinisic motivation) -
The Great Revelation
Decided that NYC was not what I wanted
Bought a yoga mat
Began looking to transfer back
Started RA application process Defined leadership as recognizing what is important to you and taking proactive steps to be better for yourself -
RA Life
Super excited to be in an RA role
Ready to be challenged Defined leadership not only by my position but how I can challenge and excell within my position -
And Conner Makes Four!
RC @ Duke TIP
Growing into a caretake role Defined leadership by wanting to be in a leadership position and being comfortable with it. I love my summer job. I love the time I have been able to spend with my younger brothers. Leadership was totally intrinsically motivated. -
Today
What I Value Most: 1) Relationship Building
2) Independence
3) Altruism
4) Self-efficacy
5) Intrinsic Significance Leadership defined by what I value most and how I can achieve those while helping others achieve as well. -
The Future
Implementing all five values
Student Affairs
Family
