It is with great pride that GluckWalrath shares news of Kendal Jones’ nomination from Woman Walking in the Spirit Youth-At-Risk Mentoring Program as a “Woman Worthy of Honor”.
From the organization,
As you consider the nomination for this award, as an advocate of our children we sincerely believe you to be well deserving of this honor, which will be the “Women Walking in the Spirit’s 1st Annual Award Ceremony.” Let me say you have not only impacted the lives of our youth, but fellow educators and community members, as well as your associates. Kendal, your influence will follow those you have touched for a lifetime and the lessons they have learned will help them in countless ways. You are an outstanding representative of the profession. Therefore, with the utmost confidence, belief and trust, I present to you the nomination. We know that you do not work or serve our children for awards or accolades, but simply to inspire and impact all. I believe that you, like many others, have been endowed with a special calling, which allows you to mentor in love. By virtue of this God given ability you have been able to balance as well as maximize your role as sister, mother, friend, and mentor and community leader. Your desire to assist the children to strive for excellence in their personal development has taught them the importance of loving themselves, as well as respect for each other. This has also taught all of us (your peers) to give our best for our youth, to wear a smile, to have faith, and to remember that the storms of life can often produce beautiful rainbows and new growth.
Kendal will be honored at an award dinner on April 15, 2015 to celebrate all that she has given of herself in supporting, caring for, and mentoring at-risk youth in New Jersey.