Chalkboard Champion: Fostering love in all students
Chalkboard Champions - Khizran Usman By Emily Kinzer | May 7, 2021 at 11:21 AM EDT - Updated May 7 at 3:45 PM
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - “When they know that we love them, we can really connect with them, and we can teach them. I believe in that very strongly.” That is the philosophy of fifth grade teacher Khizran Usman.
Usman started her teaching career at Lakeview Elementary School teaching fifth graders. 20 years later and she is still doing the same thing.
The love she has for her students has come full circle.
“She is the amazing teacher. She is so loving, kind, and compassionate,” said fifth grade student Lyla Johnson.
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Lansdowne student accepted into 18 colleges with $2 million in scholarships
Laila Johnson was accepted into every single school for which she applied, winning $1.8 million in pledged monies for her psychology studies.
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A student from Lansdowne, Delaware County, located just outside of Philadelphia, has been accepted into 18 colleges and awarded nearly $2 million in college scholarships.
Laila Johnson was accepted into every single school for which she applied, winning $1.8 million in pledged funds for her studies. She said she decided to target so many schools to broaden her options and explore majors.
High school senior Laila Johnson secured nearly $2 million in scholarships and won entry to every single college for which she applied. (KYW)
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