Congratulations to Herve Gaspard, March After School Trainer of the Month!

How long have you worked for The Leadership Program?

I have been working for  The Leadership Program since  Nov of  2005. Going on 5 years

One thing you may not know about me… I do a mean  Kermit  T. Frog and Shaggy impersonation

What has been one of your most rewarding moments as a Leadership Trainer? A Gompers High graduate found my MySpace address and told me of a situation that could’ve landed him in prison and he thought back to the lessons I gave on gang life and how to avoid it. He managed to stay away from the gang situation and is now a successful DJ.

What inspires you? A students reaction to success or the realization that he or she is capable of whatever it is we are working on…. and Stevie Wonder.

How do you rejuvenate yourself? Writing playing and letting my children beat me up

Who is a leader you look up to and why? My Mother. She left us in Haiti with my father for 9 months (which is hard for any mother to do) and came to the US to work and take care of  the paperwork for out VISA’s. We have been inseparable since.

What is one place you would love to travel? I would love to visit Australia

What is one of your personal or professional goals this year? Personally: I want to go back to Haiti to help my family members rebuild their homes. Professionally: I would like to bring a Leadership like program to Haiti

What do you hope your students will take from their experience in your club this year? Respect for self and others

What is your favorite quote? Thank You for allowing me to see, taste, touch, hear, feel, and love God’s art.