But what are dreams? Are they illusions of grandeur, with no chance for reality? Or, can we imagine the possibilities of dreams coming true? More than 40 years after Dr. King’s speech, his dream has been realized even more so than ever. His dream!

We all have dreams. My dream is that I will have a positive effect on others; that my life will enhance the lives of others. I dream of a better life for my grandchildren than my children, or I. My dream is that they will have many opportunities for a higher quality life, and to enhance the lives of others they encounter. My dream!

What are your dreams? Are you making plans for your reality dream? Enhance the world, one person at a time, with your positive attitude towards humanity. Dream of yourself, your family, and your community living in peaceful harmony. Your dream!

Our dream as a nation could be that we as very diverse communities will live in harmony; people of all races, genders, and economic levels. Imagine living with love, peace, and happiness at home, school, work, and in our community. Our dream!

Dallas ISD dreams of becoming the best urban school district in the nation. Imagine it; Dallas Reaching Educational Achievement Model Status! We make it a reality. Before we can reach this dream, we must improve the education of African American students, who had the lowest passing rates last year on the state exams, TAKS.

Dallas ISD must be successful with the African American Success Initiative, whereby we are targeting students needing assistance with their academic challenges. Can the African American students be successful? Yes, it’s our dream!

Remember Dr. King’s dream. Have your own dream. Dare to make our collective dreams come true. The USA, Texas, and Dallas have positive people with great attributes and attitudes that could make life better for all. Start today. Live the dream. Dare to make our collective dreams come true. Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for your dream. You have inspired our nation and the world to have hope, desire, and aspiration.

Thanksgiving is usually a gathering of family and friends. It may also be a time to give thanks for our schools, and those responsible for educating our students.

Parents give thanks for respectful, caring, and well-mannered children.
Children give thanks for fair, caring, and concerned teachers.
Teachers give thanks for responsible, caring, and professional principal.
Principals give thanks for a trustworthy, caring, and effective superintendent.
The superintendent gives thanks for concerned, caring, and collaborative board of trustees.
The Board of trustees gives thanks for a cooperative, caring, and empowered community.
The community gives thanks for enthusiastic, caring, and involved parents.

I thank you for the opportunity to represent the District 5 communities on the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees.

Happy Thanksgiving!