I am a leader on the track and in the classroom. I believe in practicing to perform and maintaining a positive mental attitude. As a leader I stand up for what I believe in, while turning negative situations into motivation. Through running I have learned that I am fully capable of anything I put my mind and heart to. I take my coach’s criticism seriously and make sure I’m improving each day. I enjoy being a part of a team and learning from my teammates. My competitive spirit also pushes me academically. Working hard on my classroom assignments and studying for tests to achieve top tier results is an important part of my personal standards.