I remember the forum meeting where the principals, each presenting their school’s needs, voted to decide the neediest preschools. After Linda’s presentation the chairlady reprimanded her for being an embarrassment to the forum by showing up poorly dressed, hair not taken care of and a school this is dirty and in shambles. Being “poor” was not an excuse, she added. The year following I did not see significant change during multiple visits to the school, planning a potential CoD project. Recognizing Linda on pictures of the openings day where she proudly stood beside Debbie and the community leaders, was not that easy I have never seen such an extreme turnaround in literally the 2 months that it took to complete the facility on site. Three years later and both Nonquebela and Linda continue to be an inspiration to everyone in the community.