
Student Voices
Each month we invite a teen to share with us a core value that has shaped their moral compass. We hope their stories inspire you!

Character In College Admissions
Student VoicesBy Lucas Diehl Finding and choosing the right college, as a student, can seem near impossible. From varying deadlines, to school-specific essays, to a minimum needed test score, there’s an overwhelming amount of work to get done. But sadly, the ACT, SAT,...
Student Voices: Kylie
Here’s Kylie’s story on how the core value of balance helps her to stay grounded, happier, and healthier.
Student Voices: Lily
Lily is a high school student at Creekview High School in Georgia. Here’s her story on how kindness became one of her character strengths.
Student Voices: Beatriz Teixeira
Every teen has their own character story. Beatriz Teixeira is a high school student at CEL Intercultural School in Brazil. Here’s her story on how integrity became one of her character strengths.
Student Voices: Lindsey Butler
Here’s Lindey’s story on how positivity became one of her character strengths.
Student Voices: Holly Whisenant
Here’s Holly’s story on how developing a growth mindset became on of her character strengths.
Student Voices: Davon Wallace
Davon Wallace is a senior at the Cesar Chavez Public Charter School for Public Policy. Here’s his story on how developing resilience became one of his character strengths.
Texas Character Education Week: Isaaf Bachnak
School of Science and Technology High School student Isaaf Bachnak discusses why having the character trait of kindness is so important and how he experienced kindness at SST.
Student Voices: Jaliya Moore
Jaliya Moore is a senior at the Cesar Chavez Public Charter School for Public Policy. Here’s her story on how developing self-acceptance became one of her character strengths.
Student Voices: Eliana Abir
Eliana talks about her character strength of confidence.
Student Voices: Kamren Dejesus
Kamren Dejesus shares how passion became one of his character strengths.
Student Voices: Will Levy
High school senior Will Levy shares how empathy became one of his character strengths.
Student Voices: Nancy Marquez
College graduate Nancy Marquez reflects on her involvement with an after-school program in Chicago.
Student Voices: Maura Summers
High school senior Maura Summers reflects on a peer mentoring program that changed her life.
Student Voices: Nasir Kemper
High School senior Nasir Kemper reflects on a crucible moment that inspired him to find his moral compass.
Student Voices: Kyla Hurns
Kyla Hurns, a recent HS graduate, reflects on the core values she learned about in elementary school.
Student Voices: Ayomide Abatan
Ayomide Abatan, an 11th grader at Washington Leadership Academy, talks about determination.