"The only difference between opportunity and obligation is perspective,” Garrett says. “If I see something as a chore, I’m not going to do very well, but if I see it as a challenge, I am.”
Once upon a time, Labor Day meant back to school. Now, the first day of school can arrive weeks before the holiday, and summer means something different to nearly everyone.
“Providing mentors to school leaders is the most important thing," Fran says. "This is a passion of mine. Never undersell mentoring. I had so many mentors, it’s the reason I was able to have success and longevity.”
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed students as they begin a new academic year and encouraged them to focus on learning, personal growth, and making a positive impact.
"A hundred percent dedicated to the union," Carey says, "the union in St. Louis is so important because we don't have collective bargaining, so we have to do absolutely everything for our people."
