This segment of "What is your Calling", speaks volumes to how educators play an important role in the lives of the children they service. We have the ability to help kids recognize their self worth, which in return motivates them to reach their highest potential.

All it takes is one person to leave a lasting impression on a child's life and this video clearly echoes the importance of this. I mentored 4th and 5th grade girls at a charter school in Washington D.C for two years. Each week they challenged me and tested my patience. I never gave up though. In return, I taught them about self-respect, self-worth, and how to be overall "young ladies." Not surprisingly, in the world we live in these core values are disappearing to say the least. Amaka, thank you for your selfless contribution to this new generation of young people. As a set forth in my training as an obstetrician and gynecologist my future mission is to teach young woman the importance of loving their mind, body, and soul as all these things are connected to maintaining a healthy life.

This is the true purpose of teaching; not for loan forgiveness or just because. She is truly motivating and inspiring these children to excel and giving them tangible ways on how to do it. I am sure these children will live out to their full potentials. Keep up the good work Ms. Unaka.

I don't think people realize how much influence one could have on a child's life. Joy comes from service, no matter how minute. Thank God for people like Amaka who has the heart and the will to make a difference. "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." ~Dr. Seuss

What's more important than nurturing the spirit of children. What a beautiful gift you give every day! Yay for educators!!!

The greatest among you must first be a servant... “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD…”—Isaiah 61:1-2 Medicine is part of my ministry. More about my calling below: http://www.stemcp.com/profiles/voices/428-okey-k-enyia.html

Service!! Service to others that is what we all are called to do. This video was great reminder to me of a simple truth; service to others, leads to greatness. Wow!!! Amaka keep up the awesome work you along with the KIPP staff are doing in that school with those children, and in that community.

I think that this piece is important and timely. When did a college education stop being part of the American dream for so many children? Education is the single best predictor of future success. Well done, Amaka, for believing in these children and helping them to believe in themselves.

Amaka keep up the good work as you inspire, and lead these kids to greater heights....