Liz Murray’s rise from New York City streets to Harvard University inspires us all to make the most of our own potential, regardless of the barriers in our way.
Click below to read Liz's inspiring story. Complete page 4 of the web quest packet based upon reading this amazing success story.
Liz Murray's Story
Lifetime produced an Emmy nominated film about Liz Murray
Watch this short clip as Thora Birch, Kelly Lynch and Liz Murray talk from the heart about the difficulties Murray faced growing up.
Liz overcame tremendous obstacles and experienced overwhelming loss. However, she never gave up the hope of changing her life for the better. Her perseverance or stick-to-it-ness was key to staying the course and eventually achieving all of her goals.
An article about Liz Murray
Overcoming barriers
1. Think about barriers to achieving your goals.
2 . Read this article about strategies for overcoming barriers.
3. Choose one of the strategies and discuss with your group or learning partner.
Liz Murray's Story
Lifetime produced an Emmy nominated film about Liz Murray
Watch this short clip as Thora Birch, Kelly Lynch and Liz Murray talk from the heart about the difficulties Murray faced growing up.
Liz overcame tremendous obstacles and experienced overwhelming loss. However, she never gave up the hope of changing her life for the better. Her perseverance or stick-to-it-ness was key to staying the course and eventually achieving all of her goals.
An article about Liz Murray
Overcoming barriers
1. Think about barriers to achieving your goals.
2 . Read this article about strategies for overcoming barriers.
3. Choose one of the strategies and discuss with your group or learning partner.