Over the past several months, Dr. Ashley Shidner, former International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator and IB Global Village Advisor at Lecanto High School in Citrus County, Florida, has led an inspiring humanitarian effort connecting students in Citrus County with children in Ghana, West Africa.
Dr. Shidner, along with Lecanto High School’s IB CAS Coordinator Angela Rausch and Yolanda Carlisle of YWAM and First Coast Global Servants, launched a service initiative to support the APAM Orphanage and Foster Home School in Ghana. The initiative included a virtual professional development session for teachers and upper-level students at the Ghanaian school, where Dr. Shidner presented “Motivation and Academic Ownership Through Discipline,” focusing on cultivating personal responsibility, perseverance, and a mindset that empowers academic success.
The initiative’s primary focus was providing essential education and support to the students at the APAM Orphanage and Foster Home School. Dr. Shidner’s presentation aimed to help educators and students develop a growth mindset, enabling them to overcome challenges and achieve academic success. This effort demonstrates the impact of global connections and local actions in making a positive difference in the lives of students worldwide.
Education has long been recognized as one of the most powerful tools for changing lives. In Citrus County high schools, that belief extends far beyond the classroom. The collaboration between Citrus County students and their Ghanaian peers is a testament to the power of global connections and local actions in making a positive impact.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Crystal River
