April 2011 – Senator Lew Frederick

Remarks to Oregon PTA Convention, introducing Teacher of the Year

By LewSite Posted on April 20, 2011 Posted in Blog Posts, Uncategorized

PTA Convention, April 15, 2011 Imagine that it’s now April of 2016, 5 years from now. Imagine that things have gone pretty well in the education world. I’m not talking about a totally rosy picture, but about 85% positive. Now …

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Lew Frederick learned the importance of public service as a young man in Atlanta during the height of the civil rights movement, where a mentor once told him “Use the talents and opportunities you have. You’re supposed to make this world better for those who come after you.”

That mentor was the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Those words, reinforced by his parents’ example, led Lew to a career in public service. They still influence him deeply today, always urging him to make a difference, especially for young people.

Month: April 2011

Remarks to Oregon PTA Convention, introducing Teacher of the Year