Feedback from Grady High Students on Jae Brown's Talk

Jae Brown, CDC Emergency Management Specialist, told stories of his youth and getting in the kind of trouble that would kill anyone else's career. Jae's inspirational tales remind us that you can bounce back from adversity, if you are persistent and can recognize opportunity when you see it.

Jae got a great response from the students at Grady High School. Here are some excerpts from the letters that he received after the talk:

1. "Thank you for enlightening me on 2nd chances".
   
2. "Your life stories and reflections were very inspiring and put everything in perspective".
   
3. "I know that I've made mistakes too. These mistakes made me think that they would stop me from achieving my dream of being a medical doctor. I know now that it is not too late for me to aspire for better things and have a good future".
   
4. "Your stories were very inspirational".
   
5. "I especially was inspired with the advice of you never know when a second chance will become your last chance. This nugget of wisdom really stuck with me".
6. "I feel as though your speaking time has touched my life and has allowed me to view aspects in my life differently".
7. "You gave me the instruction to want to strive harder to reach my goals in life".
   
8. "I really appreciate the information that I was given".
   
9. "I learned things that will stick with me the rest of my life".
   
10. "It's true that you can always get back up every time you get knocked down".
    
11. "Your speech has put me over the edge to completely rid myself of the issue (of procrastination)".
    
12. "The best part of the speech was when you (said)...don't let your past life bring you down".
    
13. "After hearing your speech I want to go straight home and research more scholarships and programs. I feel really encouraged to achieve my dreams. Thank you".
    
14. "I would like to keep in contact with you. Thank you for speaking with us".

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Jae Brown, CDC Emergency Management Specialist, told stories of his youth and getting in the kind of trouble that would kill anyone else's career. Jae's inspirational tales remind us that you can bounce back from adversity, if you are persistent and can recognize opportunity when you see it.