Diversity Hero Consuelo Castillo Kichbusch
Biographical information.
Born and raised along the border in a small barrio in Laredo, Texas, Kickbusch overcame poverty, discrimination, and illiteracy to become the successful community leader she is today. Although she grew up without material wealth, her path to success all began with inspiration from her father. As a Mexican immigrant, he always felt that he had to earn his place in the United States and he worked to convey that message to all ten of his children. Kickbusch said, “my father always said ‘if you cannot give to your country, don’t take from it.” Kickbusch’s immigrant parents also taught her that she was rich in culture, tradition, values, and faith (Mar 2016).
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Nancy said, “We heard this woman speak at work and while she was entertaining- she didn't reach me as she did others. My boss, however, loved her, bought her book, and asked that I read it. I did but didn't enjoy it. It is written for teens to improve their lives and outlook. I found it unimaginative as well as unremarkable. Her stories were a bit self-congratulatory and the quotes she used did not connect with me either. I was happy to pass the book along after I finished it to someone who, found the author an inspiration and wanted a copy of the book for herself” (Oct, …show more content…
One component of the program is a Family Leadership Institute that helps parents develop skills and abilities to motivate their children and get involved with their schooling.
“Kids need to be developed and know what’s beyond the streets; I want them to feel that they have a choice between the streets and a successful education and career.” Kickbusch has already reached more than a million children, parents, and educators in 43 states. “We have to show children that they have options” and while Kickbusch may have had a long and prosperous career with the military, but that doesn’t mean that she is set for life. The hard-working trailblazer works fourteen hour days and donates nearly 40 percent of her fortune. She chose to share her wealth with the students she works with, buying them everything from books, school supplies, and groceries. Who better to tell them than someone who has been in their shoes?” she asks (Oct
Biographical information.
Born and raised along the border in a small barrio in Laredo, Texas, Kickbusch overcame poverty, discrimination, and illiteracy to become the successful community leader she is today. Although she grew up without material wealth, her path to success all began with inspiration from her father. As a Mexican immigrant, he always felt that he had to earn his place in the United States and he worked to convey that message to all ten of his children. Kickbusch said, “my father always said ‘if you cannot give to your country, don’t take from it.” Kickbusch’s immigrant parents also taught her that she was rich in culture, tradition, values, and faith (Mar 2016).
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Nancy said, “We heard this woman speak at work and while she was entertaining- she didn't reach me as she did others. My boss, however, loved her, bought her book, and asked that I read it. I did but didn't enjoy it. It is written for teens to improve their lives and outlook. I found it unimaginative as well as unremarkable. Her stories were a bit self-congratulatory and the quotes she used did not connect with me either. I was happy to pass the book along after I finished it to someone who, found the author an inspiration and wanted a copy of the book for herself” (Oct, …show more content…
One component of the program is a Family Leadership Institute that helps parents develop skills and abilities to motivate their children and get involved with their schooling.
“Kids need to be developed and know what’s beyond the streets; I want them to feel that they have a choice between the streets and a successful education and career.” Kickbusch has already reached more than a million children, parents, and educators in 43 states. “We have to show children that they have options” and while Kickbusch may have had a long and prosperous career with the military, but that doesn’t mean that she is set for life. The hard-working trailblazer works fourteen hour days and donates nearly 40 percent of her fortune. She chose to share her wealth with the students she works with, buying them everything from books, school supplies, and groceries. Who better to tell them than someone who has been in their shoes?” she asks (Oct