Gritty. (Black): A Book Written By First Generation Students For First Generation Students - Softcover

Lewis, Dr. Rodney S.; Lewis, Dr Ron S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1494201690 ISBN 13: 9781494201692

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Rodney and Ron Lewis have passionately presented to thousands of students about taking personal responsibility for their education. In this hard-hitting book, these two dynamic educators explicitly speak to first generation college students about consistently overcoming adversity and creating long-term success in college and life. The twins use relatable principles along with compassionate stories from their college experience to convey the strength of a “gritty” mindset. Throughout the book, the Lewis brothers document their learning from extreme college partying, rebounding from low ACT scores, and turning away friends involved in drugs.This book will definitely empower first generation college students to work hard everyday, take ownership of their learning, seek the proper information, choose friends wisely, and dedicate their education to helping others.Are You Gritty?

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About the Author

Dr. Rodney and Ron Lewis are the founders of The Lewis Influence, an organization designed to give first generation college students the tools they need to be successful before, during, and after college. The mission of The Lewis Influence is to provide guidance and inspiration to first gen students throughout the world. Rodney and Ron, both first generation college students, received full basketball scholarships to play for St. Louis Community College at Meramec and Barry University. They both would graduate with their Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Communication. Later, both would receive their Master's degree. Rodney earned two Master degrees, one in Teaching and the other in Educational Administration. In 2010, Rodney graduated from Maryville University with his doctorate in Educational Leadership. Ron is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Global Leadership with Indiana Tech University. Currently, Rodney is the principal of an elementary school in the Rockwood School District in St. Louis, Missouri. Ron is the Director for the TRiO Student Support Services program at University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, IN. This dynamic duo is passionate about the achievements and success of all first generation college students across the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1494201690
• ISBN 13: 9781494201692
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 184