CHARACTER COUNTS! Mary Jo
Age: 8 The Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship
Grade: 3
School: Mountain View Elementary School, Visalia Unified School District
Pillar: Caring

Teacher Mrs. Russell says, "Mary Jo is a sweet and caring kid! She is constantly showing others that she cares. She is the first person to help others if they need a little extra help on their classwork. She consistently shows kindness without expecting rewards. I enjoy having Mary Jo in my class this year!"

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