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Elementary Student Turns Personal Challenge Into Powerful Leadership
By educating others and mentoring peers, this 4th grader is proving that kindness and confidence can make a big impact.
Brick, NJ — New Jersey is full of bright, driven young people making a difference in and out of the classroom. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
This submission comes from Tara Matera who nominated Xander of New Jersey.
If you know a student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured as a Star Student on Patch.
What is the star student’s name?
Xander
What grade is the student in?
4
How do you know the star student?
I am his mother
Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!
Xander has a moderate hearing loss and wears hearing aids. This year his confidence in his diagnosis has reached new heights. While coming into his own he got the opportunity to educate some of his peers on hearing, hearing loss and his devices that help him. Beyond his own accomplishments he also became a mentor to a younger student in the community who now wears hearing aids. His kindness and compassion for others has made him a true leader.
What three words best describe your star student?
Perseverance, kindness and loving
Keep up the great work, Xander If you know an outstanding student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.
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