CHARACTER COUNTS! Michael
Age: 11 The Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship
Grade: 5
School: Royal Oaks Elementary School, Visalia Unified District
Pillar: Citizenship

Teacher Jean Burress says, "Michael shows good citizenship in many ways. He can be a leader as well as a supporter in our classroom. He displays a sense of ethical behavior, expecting his peers to know the difference between right and wrong. In class, he will encourage others to become involved and stay on task. We are lucky to have a strong leader in our classroom."

Visalia Times-Delta, Tulare Advance-Register Tulare County Office of Education