Congratulations to Daria Sanford, ICE Trainer of the Month for December! 

Here’s a little more about this fabulous leader:

How long have you worked for The Leadership Program?                                                                                    

 11 years  

One thing you may not know about me…                                                                                                                                 

One thing you may not know about me…I won 1^st prize in the Cricket Magazine story contest when I was 8

What has been one of your most rewarding moments as a Leadership Trainer?

I love makin’ em cry on the last day. (Tears of joy, of course!) Knowing that because of the program, kids have become lifelong friends with kids they otherwise wouldn’t have talked to. 

What inspires you?

Besides the TLP staff?  Sunsets, rainbows, gin martinis with a twist, big novels, lip gloss, Will, Marlow. 

How do you rejuvenate yourself?

Workout or yoga, hot bath, good dinner with friends and family, maybe an episode of Mad Men, and enough time to read before sleep…oh lordy, that sounds like heaven right now.

Who is a leader you look up to and why?

Henry Walker, my Middle School teacher/advisor for 4 years at Carolina Friends School.  I credit Henry for helping me survive the emotional tumult of those tough years.  He was patient, fair, always ready to listen, always affirming, corny when I needed a laugh and quietly firm when I tested limits.  He reminds me to find the light within everyone.

What is one place you would love to travel?

Tulum, Mexico.  Rustic hut on the beach.

What is one of your personal or professional goals this year?

I am developing a “Character Ed through Shakespeare” unit that I am really excited about. 

What do you hope your students will take from their experience in your unit this year?

Surprise friends; a kernel of wisdom; a glimpse into a positive future; laughter; staying silent for an entire whiparound! 

What is your favorite quote?

The whole thing (you know it) but especially the first lines: “Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate.  Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…Your playing small does not serve the world.”

THE BUZZ ABOUT DARIA SANFORD

“Daria goes above and beyond her job description as an exceptional representative of Leadership in the schools and in her interactions with the Leadership staff.”

“Consistently upholds a high level of professionalism”

“She is genuinely warm and gracious to work with.”

“Firm when need be in upholding Leadership standards.”

“Maintains professional and timely communication with ICES staff and schools.”