It’s A Hardknock Teacher’s Life
A ToC trying to keep it real, in spite of the odds.

Kinda Having a Brain Freeze…

…so I will share this mad cool story about a young woman who is reportedly the first to accomplish her feat. Read about it here :

There are some amazing young people out there. Still!

Truly inspirational. And brave!

3 Responses to “Kinda Having a Brain Freeze…”

  1. ‘Tis an amazing feat. I’m glad that her parents have had the $ to allow her to do that. Goes to show you how economics really impacts what kids can accomplish. Even more amazing are the kids that come from the trash heeps, climbing out of there without a chip against the world!

    Kelly Christopherson - May 24, 2007 at 11:49 am

  2. Yep, she gets a plus.

    When I was having (serious) back problems in the 90s, one of the folks whom I knew (doc student in exercise physiology) stood around during a therapy session and told me about Seven Summits: The Quest to Reach the Highest Point on Every Continent by Dick Bass, Rick Ridgeway and Frank Wells. He loaned me his copy. I read it. Given the difficulty that Samantha Larson must’ve encounterd, she gets a big plus.

    I wonder how many more things she’ll do. Will she ride the publicity or focus on achievements that may or may not bring attention? Mayhaps she’ll be a teacher!

    John Lloyd - May 24, 2007 at 7:12 pm

  3. I read about her in our Daily newspaper. I’m not surprised she’s chosen to come to Stanford - we’ve got some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met.

    Jason - May 30, 2007 at 10:44 am

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