Education
● Difficulties of coming from war torn Liberia and having to leave his mother behind ● Integration into an American school when coming from a different culture ● How parents can play an influential role in a child’s life through role modeling and love, even through harsh conditions and forced separation ● Making winning choices through challenges and adversity ● Utilizing sports as a means of staying focused and positive Links and Resources: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/video/after-fleeing-liberia-marylands-melvin-keihn-has-beaten-odds https://youtu.be/GfqLnwIy2KU Dr. Michelle Rozen Quotes by Melvin Keihn: “Once you see results it becomes an addiction” “Zone everything and focus on the task at hand!” “Investing in yourself is one of the greatest things you can ever do!”