For Mount St. Mary’s University junior and current Knott Scholar James McCormick, summer was an opportunity to put faith, leadership and service into action.
James began his summer in Washington, D.C., attending the Adrien Nyel Institute, a program of the De La Salle Christian Brothers that gave him the opportunity to explore the vocation of education, learn from current teachers and discover ways educators can inspire others.
He then took those lessons to Buffalo, New York, where he participated in a summer mission through the Lasallian Bold Brotherhood program. At St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, James taught math to rising eighth graders and helped lead afternoon activities.
His summer also included attending District Day in Lincroft, New Jersey, an annual gathering recognizing the vows of the Lasallian Christian Brothers.
Closer to home, James continued his commitment to service through Operation Mato Grosso, volunteering on projects that raise funds to support people in need in South America and participating in a summer work camp in the Baltimore area.
From exploring a possible future in education to teaching, serving and deepening his faith, James filled his summer with experiences that reflect what it means to use your talents in service to others.
“Through these experiences, I gained insight into how to be an educator and how to inspire others,” James shared.
