“If you think you can do it or you think you can’t, you’re right.”
~Henry Ford
This image greeted me on my way into my office yesterday.
I just completed my first week in my new position as President of St. Ursula Academy and Junior Academy. I now work with 587 young women striving to be their very best selves and faculty and staff who are truly committed to making that happen.
This week also marks the start of high school visitation and recruitment for potential candidates to next year’s freshman class. The emotion in the building was contagious as the girls, faculty and staff showed all the best that SUA has to offer. Tours, parent meetings, and an incredible, spirit filled pep rally marked each day.
It was emotional for me as well, coming back to my alma mater and feeling a bit like I had never left. But at the same time bringing with me a lifetime of career experiences.
The theme for the week was set up by our wonderful recruitment video, “I CAN”, encouraging each girl to reach to achieve their potential, whatever that might mean for them.
40 years ago, as a young girl interested in pursuing accounting and business, in a then male dominated field, SUA instilled in me the belief that I CAN and now I have the opportunity to see it the eyes of these young women. And believe it myself as I take on this new and very different role.
Whether you are 16, 36 or 56, believing in yourself and striving to do what you do best is the foundation for much of life’s success.
What do you think of the picture? I thought it was a good omen.
To your success,
Mary
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