LEADERSHIP AT ITS BEST

John Quincy Adams once said “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” The parent volunteers at John Quincy Adams Elementary School in Dallas definitely agree that their community liaison, Ana Barbosa sets a great example of a leader that is inspiring. The volunteer team is comprised of parents that truly hold Ms. Barbosa in high regard due to her willingness and commitment to foster an environment of community togetherness. When the Brighter Bites program was first introduced at John Quincy Adams Elementary, it was immediately evident that we would be working with an innovative liaison. Ms. Barbosa quickly created an efficient punch card system to use during our Brighter Bites distribution. This new system has allowed us to have an effortless produce distribution and in turn continues to provide more opportunities to engage with families. Ms. Barbosa is well known for showing her deep appreciation for the volunteers. She hosts numerous volunteer appreciation luncheons and activities throughout the year. Ana Barbosa is a rooting fan of Brighter Bites and when asked what she thought about it she stated “The program is awesome! Especially for the parents, it is helping them tremendously.” She also mentioned that having Brighter Bites at her school has helped the volunteer program grow and almost double in numbers. The staff at Brighter Bites in Dallas is thrilled with Ana’s leadership. The future certainly does look bright at John Quincy Adams Elementary.