Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Who has encouraged you?

Phillis Wheatley was a former slave and was the first African American woman to publish a book due to the encouragement of her owners. Who has encouraged you in your life to be successful? What did they do?

111 comments:

Mrs. Terrell said...

My grandmother influenced and encouraged me to learn to cook and bake. I like to make homemade bread just like she did. It is yummy!

Mrs. Ashcraft said...

My fourth grade teacher Mrs. Waldo encouraged me to want to inspire others as a teacher. She chose me to grade papers and check spelling words. I was so excited to be chosen out of all the other children. I then went to college majoring in elementary education. Thanks Mrs. Waldo!!!!!

Austin said...

I like to bike because of my brother.He gave me his old bike and we started going to the dirt track. Now i have been biking to school!

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Jaunte said...

I like to play sports.I like sports because of my brother.The sport i like to play is football.Me and my cousin play for the same team.

Jackson said...

My oldest brother encouraged me to try a new sport, soccer. He went to all my games when i first started and i became really good at the sport. Now i play soccer for the AYSO league every Spring

Jaun'te said...

My dad taught me how to play football.Because of him I can play football real good.He takes to my games.He helps me pratices.He watches every game I play.He shows how to play on the game to do that in real life.I played quterback.My dad used to play football to as a quterback.

Cory said...

My mom encouraged me how to learn to type and use the computer. she told me to use two hands. she also told me if that anything bad comes up you hit the back button. lastly, she said to be careful when using the laptop or desktop.

Manaia said...

My mom encouraged me to learn how to cook. I sometimes watch her cook dinner. Now I always cook dinner on every Wednesday. She taught me how to make homemade chili and spaghetti. She bought me a book to keep all her recipes in. She always tells me that one day I could become a chef and have my own restaurant. Every day she encourages me to cook.

Jahzeel said...

I like drawing because of my sister and cousin. My whole entire family inspired me to do what I'm good at.I love to draw it makes me feel good.I have a talent and am not losing it. Now I draw all most every day.

Monte' said...

My aunt encouraged me to draw and paint . I use to look and copy her. Ever since I saw here draw ,I drew ever day . This is why when I grow up I might be an artist.

Alexander said...

My mother encouraged me to have to have a good education. So I read a book when my mom tells me to or when I need to. She also doesn't have to tell me to do my homework, so I do my homework without her telling me. My father encourages to do my best in school to make my mom happy. I always try to do my best to succeed in school.

Brianna said...

My mom encourage me to bake. When she made dinner I would watch her. It cool how she made the pizza. But,when I asked she said "Yes,you can." When we cooked the best part was getting our hands into it. Now I love to cook with my parents.

Bryce said...

My dad taught me how to play a sport, football. My dad tried to put shoulder pads on me and i started to cry, but then I started to do drills with my dad. Sooner or later I started to play football. Now i been playing football for six years.

michael said...

My mother encouraged me to knit. Now I can knit sweaters, socks etc. Thank you for teaching me this wonderful skill mom!

Justin said...

My family encourages at everything i do also all my friends encourages me my dad inspires me he makes me want to do more my dad helps me my mom talks about me and they all encourage me in basketball.I love everybody encourage me. THANKS FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Natasha said...

My mom encouraged me to do fashion designing. She said I draw clothes very good she said I was talented. She said I would wear your clothes any day!

MICHAEL said...

When I was 5 my older brother has encouraged me to play soccer and baseball and from that day I have always loved that sport.I will someday go to college get an education an get a degree in major league baseball.

Nasheed said...

My Elite coach Mr. Cooper encouraged me to learn a Marching Elites drill. Now Im on the Marching Elite team. I always thank him for teaching me the drill.

Chasidi said...

My dad was in a dancing group and he was the leader of it,so I took his trait. Now I'm in a dancing group called "Total Domination" and I'm always in the front of the dance group. My dance coach just adores me. I hope to go a long way with my talent in dancing.

Tovia said...

My mom encouraged me to sing.I love to sing all the time. Also my grandmother encouraged me to make banana pudding,peach cobbler and home made lemonade. I love my family for what they have encouraged me to do.My mom and dad have also encouraged me to bowl. I love to bowl a lot. I make strikes and spares.

josh said...

I am a good at cooking and drawing.My mom imspired me to cook when i was just 8 years old. My grandpa (Who is no longer living) taught me how to draw.

Tamia said...

My mother encouraged me to do good in school.So ever since First Grade I have been doing wonderful in school.In the future I plan to attend a wonderful college and get a great job.

Kenny said...

My mom and friends encouraged me to play football. Since then I have been playing football almost every chance I get.I try to get even better every day because of them.

Stevie said...

My drum teacher Mr.Sugarmen encouraged me. He encouraged me by showing me what I can do and what I can learn.He influenced me to not be scared to play in front of a crowd.

Robert said...

I am a good football player,and a good basketball player.Also I am a good learner im well at reading and writing,math,social studies,science I am not the best with my behavior but i am good at getting to understand.My parents influenced me to do well they give me good pep talks. My moms always says that she cant live my life for me I make my chocies and she cant make me do the right thing she can just influence me to an I can take advantage of them and understand that she is right she say that I am throwing my life away by doing the wrong thing also my dad says that I am going down the same path he went down he was smart just like me but he was not taking advantage of it my dad went to jail when i was a little child now he is out from serving about nine years he is a new man he currently has a job and he says that he works hard to get me what i need and what I want life is short and I am going to make it last for doing the right things my moms says that if i countinue this behavior either I am going to dead or in jail and these people influeced me Ilove you Mom and Dad

Vincent said...

Me and probably the rest of my family (surprisingly)have encouraged me to do my most favorite talent possible,acting.Acting is my specialty!Even though I'm a boy,I sound like 1,000,000 people(well,sort of)!I just know in the future,my talent will mean something (someday)!

michelle said...

I am good at writing songs. I love doing it! I got inspired by Chris Brown.

Casey said...

My sisters have been praise dancing since they were little. Praise dancing is all kinds of different dances like sign language. Thats why I praise dance and I plan on doing it for the rest of my life.

malik said...

My brother encourage me to draw. He used to draw pictures for me and I used to try to draw like him but I got mad that I couldn't draw like him then I started to practice and he complimented my drawings and without him I wouldn't be the artist I am today.

Aaliyah said...

I like to dance because of my grandma and dance teacher,Mrs.Ashley.My grandma pays for the lessons because she knows I like to dance.Mrs.Ashley because she told me that I could dance if I believed in myself.

Dajaun said...

My mom inspired me to do my best in school and always stay out of trouble. It has worked for me to and now i'm doing my best in school.

TT said...

I was encouraged by mom she helped me to use technology.I love to help people with their computer problems and it is an enjoyable trait.

Garrett said...

My mom inspired me to learn how to cook. Now me and my mom bake stuff all the time at home. We bake cookies pies cake home maid pizza and alot of other stuff.

cobi said...

My parents encouraged me to play soccer and sing. If it wasn't for them i never would be good at both of them. Thats is why I am good at sports and singing.
So thanks mom and dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jacob said...

My older brother made the soccer team at Bethel and he encouraged me to sign up for a team in my league. Now I play soccer ever chance I have.

Taylor => said...

I like to draw in my spare time.My brother influenced me by one day drawing me a picture.Ever since then I draw pictures for my friends and family

Rebekah said...

My 3 grade teacher Mrs.Alston. Helped me in school with my math work.She helped through my years of elementry school . So did my mom but she also helped me stay on track with homework and my martial arts class.

Austin said...

My favorite hockey player encouraged me to take hockey lessons.Now I realley like the lessons.

Jonathan said...

My dad encourage me to play baseball.Now i practice every day.So now i am very good

Jasmin said...

I like to play basketball. My family encouraged me. They always tell me that my height was good for playing basketball. I am very good at playing basketball. I am thankful for having a supportive family.(I have practice tonight!!!!!)

Kwhan said...

Lebron james encourage me to play basketball. so now i practice so i can be better than him one day.

Jacob said...

My older brother encouraged me to get better at Football. I practiced every day on weekdays and weekends. Now I am a lot better at Football. He still makes me practice sometimes, but even though I sometimes don't want to, I get better every time I practice!!!!

Albert said...

My dad encouraged me to fix thing.Now when every I break something i can fix it.

Meji said...

My favorite hobby is acting.My mom a millions of actor/actresses encouraged me to act.My mom was a small time actress.Ever since I was a little girl.One thing I like doing is acting,my favorite hobby.

CG said...

I enjoy many different things such as baseball and video games. My parents encourage to do my best in whatever I do.

Sharrell said...

my mom encouraged me to cook.Sometimes when i needed help she would always help me.Soon, i wan to become a famous chef.i love cooking and baking different foods!!

Zackary said...

My uncle encouraged me to someday be a game designer, he help make a game called modern warfare2 but now i working on this game designing program at home that my uncle use too use.

Esmeralda said...

My mom,dad,band teacher, Ms. Warren, and my sister encouraged me to play the flute. Now I play the flute very well. I can play many songs .I am in beginning band.

Gregory said...

My stepdad encouraged me to play Baseball. I have been playing since seven year ago. If I play this year I will be playing for my eighth year. I want to try out for the Davis Baseball team. I had to skip t-ball because they said that I was so good.

kayla said...

My old art teach Mrs.Calie encouraged me to draw,paint,and use oil pastels.I never thought I would be able to draw as well as I do now. Because of Mrs.Calie I can draw animals,people and many other things. If it weren't for Mrs.Calie I wouldn't have gotten in to excel art. Now I can draw anything I set my mind to. Thanks Mrs.Calie!

Xavier said...

I really like to draw.My friends encouraged me by showing me their drawings.I like to draw pictures of people,animals,objects,and places and i think i am really good at it.I plan on becoming a professional artist when I grow up.

Xevon said...

I like to play football thank to my summer camp.I use to watch football and I could just listen to play and do it. Thanks mom,dad,and coaches

Clyde said...

I like to build things because of my dad.My dad encouraged me when he told me I could help him.We made a shed in our backyard. Now I help my dad ever day I have the chance. That's why I build things.

Matthew said...

The person how inspired me to break dance Is my mother and father.I first was influenced when i saw it someone doine it on tv when i said i wanted to lear it looked hot to do.So i went on the internet and and learned the basics no matter how many times i messed up she still watched me an helped me,now i am as good as the person on tv.

Nathan said...

I want to be a professional drummer.My sister,Tasha, told me drumming makes a lot of beats. She said drumming is hard but is really fun.My brother has a guitar and said that if I ever am a professional drummer I could join him.Drumming is awsome!!!

Kylahni said...

I watched this show called Cake Boss. This show inspired me to to bake.I love to watch Cake Boss because the owner Buddy, always comes up with great ideas when people put their orders in.My grandma also inspired me to cook.My grandma cooks all types good food.Such as orange chicken,shrimp fried rice and veggies.

Jada said...

My friends Kiterra and Simone encouraged me to doing cheerleading and they told me to come to one of there cheerleading competition in florida and my mom actually said yes, so I went to there competition it was a place called VMA. So I went there and it was a huge stadium that was filled with talented cheerleaders and hip hop dancers and we went and grabbed our seats and kiterra and simone didnt go on until 5:00 and we got there at 12:00. There team was called diamond elite cheer and alot of my friends were up on stage. Then I joined the Diamond Elite cheer and I also did gymnastics.

Raysaynn said...

The one thing that i love is to is to design shoes and clothes and you won't believe who inspired me Robert Moses. In fourth grade one day I came in the classroom and Robert was showing off his drawings of shoes. thats how Robert inspired me.

Steven said...

my dad inspired me to play football. when I was I 5,i started playing football.i was scared at 1st,but when my dad taught me to play better i had got good at it. now I'm a star at football

Jeremiah said...

My cousin taught me how to win at every sport.All you need is skill.My only problem is I don't know which one to play.My first choice is football.

Emani LOL :-) said...

My 4th, 5th, and 6th social studies teachers encouraged me to want to teach social studies. I enjoy learning about our history so we won't make the same mistakes. So for all you social studies teachers that taught me thank you you encouraged me!!! Mrs.Ashcraft (6th),Mrs.Friesz (4th) and Mr.Sayre (5th)!!!!

KYLA said...

I love ballet! When I first started ballet i said to myself what did i get myself into? My ballet teacher taught me to be graceful.I love feeling like a movie star on stage. That is why I love it so much!
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jeff said...

I am good at DBN because of Mrs. Terrell and Ms. Stept. I like having fun with the kids and the jobs. I like to run the camera because it is easy. There is a lot of stuff with the camera such as plugging it in, zooming in and out and getting it just perfect. The sound board is really fun to do because you can test the mics and watching the host and cohost get it right. DBN is kind of fun so join up on our team.

Hannah said...

My parents encouraged me to read. I didn't want to read at first but after a while i got used it it. And now i Can read BIG books, ( Ex: Twilight Series, Diary of a wimpy kid..) Thanks to my parents now i know how to read fast!

Josiah said...

My close friends encouraged me to play football because i am good at it. I am good at running fast so nobody can catch me. I play football with my friends because it is fun.

Kenneth said...

I am good at playing football because I run fast. My dad encouraged me to play because he trained me. I play football in my neighborhood with my friends.

Neil said...

My mom encouraged me to play football cause I'm a fat runner and i watch football every Monday Night. I like all teams. My mom bought me a football. I play with my brothers and other kids.

KAVON LOL): said...

i am good at play football because i play runback . girl's encouraged me..

Calvin said...

I encourage myself at target practice because I love shooting the target far away and I'm good at it. Target practice is very fun and it is awesome. I love how I aim and hit the target.

wyatt said...

i do good in football because my dad encouraged me and I like when he do that because he get me hype and ready to play I get a lot of TD and that is why I like my dad to encourage me to play the game of football and I love when my dad come to my games and my dad yell go Lil Wyatt and i run down the side line an i get my TD.

tyler said...

football is what I am good at. My dad and my mom have encouraged me to do a good job at this sport. Both parents come yo my games. They clap and cheer for me. thats haw I know they support me. ''That's the way to go!!"

jameeka said...

my mom encouraged me to be a model because I love to model when my sister put on her music but she want me to get good grades but since i been and this school i have been getin good grades.



love mom!

alexia said...

My grandma encouraged me to be a good fashion designer. She told my to do good in school and good grades. I love this school new i have friends to help me and care too what i do.I love my grandma because she help me and my sister and our mom.My grandma is the best woman in the wold to me.


Grandma i love u

eric said...

My brother encouraged me to skateboard.He tought me a few tricks and things.Ad now I go to a skate park every weekend and impress people!

jordan said...

I like to do sports.My dad has encouraged me to do so because he takes me every weekend when its warm outside to go play softball with my brothers.Also when i do something wrong he will tell me what to do.
I LOVE MY DAD!

De'Asia said...

My mom influenced me to play basketball.I like to play. My coach helped me to learn how to play now i play for Aberdeen.

Shallah said...

My brother encouraged me to play an instrument . Now I have a trumbone,and I'm really good!

Alexis said...

My talent is singing. My music and art teachers in 5th grade encouraged me. When I was in the school talent show last year, I was very nervous. My art and music teachers had confidence in me and knew I would do an awesome job. They really helped me and I did great! Thank you Mr.Waldon and Ms.Hammock!

Pernell said...

Derek Jeter influenced me to play what is now my favorite sport baseball i have won 7 champion ships and plan to go pro in thr future

Joi said...

I am good at playing my DSi. My dad encouraged me to get something that can help me with responsibility.

Kiya said...

My coach encourageed me to do after school cheerleading every day and do competetions so one day i wll be realy good at it. because he tougt me everything and even my jumps and my splits



and my mom and all of my friends (kiya,maneisha,simone, and jordan t.)

Malena said...

When I was 5 , I wanted to take ballet class. My mom told me I was to young. I asked my dad he said I was young too. Few years later when I was 8 my mom signed me up for ballet class. I was really excited. I can't play any sport because I have medical problems. So my ballet teacher told me to work really hard.I don't take ballet class anymore.

Quartez said...

David Ortiz encouraged me to play baseball that now is one of my favorite sports.

Rashon said...

My dad has encouraged me to play tennis. I think tennis is a great sport to play and a active one,but i can't play in the winter because of the cold wether the cool wether.My dad has also ben telling me to run the track too to help me in tennis,but i am not so fast.I cant wait to play tennis aegean.

Jordan said...

I like to make cookies. My mom was the one who inspired me to know who to make them.Now I kown who to make them and I can make them when I ever I want.

Zak said...

I like football because my step dad encouraged me. He taught me how to play and he said i was good at it. When i have nothing to do i ask my brothers to play and they say yes. Also my step dad usually plays football every day. Because of my step dad i will always love to play football.

maneisha said...

Mackala encourages me to change diapers and baby-sit.So now I go to her house and take care of her niece when she is doing something important.

Tyler said...

My sister encouraged me to be an architect by telling me that was good. I like to draw houses and then put other ideas together.

Damarkus said...

My mother and father influenced me to dance.I have ben dancing for 8 years.I have traveled to new york to have auditions .Thank you for helping me.

Mr. Langhorne said...

My mom's mom (my maternal grandmother) introduced me to a blind minister when I was a child. The words that Rev. Almond said to me on our first meeting have not only encouraged and motivated me. They seem to have haunted me most of my life. The conversation went something like this. He asked me what did I aspire to be when I grow up. I told him quite immediately, "a lawyer." He responded that I had the right idea and added "always aim for the stars that way you will hit tree tops."

selena said...

My uncle has encouraged me to dance so then i started to take lessons and its one of favorite things to do today

Sasha said...

my sister has motavated me to keep playing soccer because she new that i loved it.So she pushed me to keep playing

samore said...

My uncle encouraged me to do good in school.

kiyah said...

My mom encouraged me how to cook in the kitchen

Gabriel said...

My soccer coach influenced me to do my best on the field. And its hard to do things without some support.

talaiya said...

My mommy encouraged me the most .When i have bad grades my mom always said you can do better.

marseille said...

My mother and father influenced me to play football, also my brother taught me to be a better player and to work hard, don't give up and no slacking off. my father taught me to be a better student, my brother teaches me about the world and people that accomplished things.

rachel said...

Ever since i was a little girl, i have allways been albe to draw, maybe, ive got it from my great uncle, becuase they, did alot of it, and were good at it too.my mother told me, i could be an artist, but I think that it'll be okay even if i didnt.i will always try to suceed, in what ive been good at, not only wasI covince by my mother, but ive always been good at it ,since I WAS A LITTLE GIRL. THANKYOU!

Marquis said...

Tracy McGrady influenced me to play basketball. I've traveled to Maryland ,Richmond,DC,and South Carolina to play AAU basketball.

zippora said...

My god mom said if i do my best in school good things will happen like i will get into a great college,get a new big house,and a great job. And she influenced me to bake and cook things like cookies,cupcakes,and cakes.Thinks philis

solei said...

The person that has encouraged me is my mother,my sister,my coach, and my grandfather.The thing that they have encouraged me is playing volleyball. They have sighed me up for that sport ,they have helped me out when i was in practice or not in practice. These people have helped me, encouraged me,and now is apart of my life. These people are the ones that have helped me for it i am very proud of them. They are also proud of me.

Joi said...

My momest in and dad encourged me to do my best in school and not let anyone get in my head I have gotten good grades ever sense and made honer roll since 1st grade


love you mom and dad:)

drizzy said...

My fam inspierd me to dance like damarkus my friend and chris brown my friend is better than me but i still dance

joshua said...

Will I love to bowl because my mom and my dad bowl and they signed me up to bowl when I was younger. It is fun to do it and not hard it is just fun.

Cory said...

My favorite sport is football. I love football. Antonio Gates encourage me to play football. He is a good player. He made lots of records for the San Deigo Chargers. He make it to the pro bowl. I love the way he play football.

Aalure said...

I am good at cooking cookies. The reason I am good
at cooking cookies because I would watch my grandma all the time so that is why I good at cooking
cookies.

Scott said...

I like to play soccer because David Beckmon.
encourage me. So I watch his games all the time
best soccer player ever.

collin said...

I like to go fishing because it is fun because I was encouraged to do it from my dad.He taught me how to set the fishing poles up and put the bate on the hook without stabbing myself.It took me a long time to learn how to do it but it was getting easier every time I was encouraged by my dad.

malik said...

The person that influenced me is my mom she signed
me up for football for Aberdeen i was running back
in all i score 24

Jessie said...

My grandfather,because he is a role model.He shows good responsibility and he thinks before his actions.I love my grandfather and he loves me to.