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Team 1020 started off their first year not knowing what to expect. They had little or no organization, and a few students were put into leadership positions due to their previous experience with FIRST. Although the season finished up well, I hope the kids will deal with more organization, set goals, and a mission to work towards.
Personally, I think FIRST is headed in the right direction by a group of set individuals who actually 'get' what FIRST is about... and being dragged down by persistant individuals who continually corrupt this program when their competitive attitudes get in the way of their gracious professionalism toward others.
I should know... my temper was notorious. The kids on 1020 this year were uncomfortable and uneasy around me - is that any way a mentor should be? Shouldn't a mentor be someone to trust, to confide in, and to learn from? So I guess not only do I feel that the team and FIRST have a lot of growing to do, I think that I have a lot of personal growth to work towards for the next season.
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Director of Operations, VEX Robotics, Inc.
Alumna - Teams 71, 1020, 1720, 148
2002 World Champions (Team 71) | 2008 World Champions (Team 148)
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