Gratitudes: acknowledged in the moment, carried throughout life

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Today I have a tsunami of gratitude in my soul for those that have helped me grow. So many leaders that have shown me how to be better. Cassie, Mel, Seth, Brianna, Aaron, Andrew, Dave, Nate, David, Trey, Jared, Kelli, Selah, Courtney, and Steve, I am so blessed to have all of you strong Starbucks Leaders influence my journey of development and joy.  Ms. Linda Bray, I couldn't ever express in words what student teaching with you did for me as a human and an educator, thank you so much. The hundred or so partners I've met and worked with in my Starbucks journey so far, I have great appreciation for the ways that you've loved me, challenged me, and taught me. My teachers at UMD-CEHSP, your passion and teaching truly impacted my life and mind. I am a more well rounded person due to your efforts and energy. Forciers, all five of you have changed my life and growth and heart in ways greater than I can even comprehend. My crew at Crabby Ol' Bills, for all the headaches and heartaches, I am grateful. I grew and learned so much from working on developing you as a team and as individual employees. Ann & Jillian, yoga changed me foundationally at 19 to be a more balanced and rooted and thoughtful, intentional, being. Thank you for sharing. 

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