Week 5

So this week was very eventful, I got to hear our lieutenant governor, Jenean Hampton, speak to us about her experiences and how she became who she is today. What amazed me was how she refused to let the obstacles in her life deter her from achieving her dreams. This woman is educated and has worked through many careers, that’s very admirable. One of the things that stuck with me is how she valued education. Hampton said that she always wanted to continue her education after learning about her ancestors and how slaves were prevented from having an education; Hampton wanted better for herself despite living in a poor community. This is so important because we don’t think about how education, in a way, is self-empowerment. Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton has shown that you can empower yourself, not only through formal education, but through experiences whether it’s switching multiple careers or living within new cultures.