TRAVIS TUCKER

Travis has spent the last 20+ years working with high school students as a teacher, coach, counselor, and mentor.  Most recently he has served as a Systems of Support Advisor in Fairfax County Public Schools where he designs and implements systems to support students in need - academically, with regards to attendance, behavior, and wellness.

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In doing so, Travis has had countless reflective conversations with students in what some refer to as detention or in-school suspension.  Travis prefers to call this the "Room of Reflection" - a place to build relationships and learn from past mistakes to become stronger.  In crafting these conversations, a message began to emerge.  Travis realized he has Something to Say - a three-pronged message of hope that he hopes to share with anyone willing to listen.​

1. We are the authors of our own stories.  While we cannot control all that happens around us, we control how we react to it.  And thus we are the ones who write what happens next.​

2. Writing the story we want is not easy.  In fact, anything worth doing is never easy.  Expect this.  Prepare for this.  Find comfort in the discomfort.​

3. And when it gets hard, do not forget we are worth the struggle.  We all have something unique to offer this world.  Find it.  Embrace it.  Let it shine.​​