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A presentation on how to identify your why and ways to protect it. We are in a world where people constantly judge and attack our purpose and it burns us out. Through humor and motivation, I share personal stories that will be relatable to you in your current position.

Presented by Mitchell Reed, Superintendent, Florence School District 14-1
Community Response to Child Abuse Conference 2023

Mitch Reed is currently the Superintendent of Schools in Florence, SD. Mitch has a strong passion for kids and building relationships with them. The Cardboard Confessionals project allowed him to build even stronger relationships with the students he worked with. He learned a great deal about how past experiences and backgrounds play a role in everyday living. It also allowed him to look at his life and evaluate his priorities. This journey of sharing his message has been a great one. Mitch has met many strong people along the way who deserve all the credit in the world. The first step to helping those in need is to understand what they are going through and appreciate their strength!