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Although she was not comfortable talking about her mistakes, the staff could see that she had progressed toward maturity.  She had taken the necessary steps to become a responsible leader. Not only did A.M. volunteer for the majority of events, she took the initiative to learn and develop as a leader. During her first months, she struggled when speaking in front of others. But persistence paid off.  A.M. then asked to talk about her goals for a service learning event. She responded by saying that she would be successful if she could assist the staff in providing a great experience for the younger students. A.M. did not only volunteer, she became a coach/trainer for another student who wanted to get trained to do logistics for a Step-Up Community Meeting. In addition A.M. saw that through post-high school explorations she has been able to see that an individual needs education in order to be successful. As a result, she was motivated to improve her grades. A.M., a student who several months ago suffered from a low-self esteem, has blossomed into a young leader who has fought to accomplish her goals.