Sensational September, My Friends,

Where has 2022 gone? It's already September, and a new school year has begun!

Teachers and students are high on being back in-person school--for the most part--and

have DRIVE: Great anticipation for effective instruction and successful learning.

As an educator, I know how tough yet rewarding the job of

teaching, reaching, and leading can be (Yes, Teachers wear many hats).

 However, I know you are up to the challenge. 

Thus, my friends, who are in this worthy academic profession, stay strong, be diligent.

(even though it will be trying at times), and always, always stay encouraged.

The three encouraging words that Venus Williams gave to her sister, Serena, as

she began her tennis match at this year's 2022 U.S. Open, were:

"Composure, Clarity, and Commitment." 

These words can also be applied to our "grand slam-winning" teachers,

students, parents, staff, administrators, and all other stakeholders involved with

our children's educational process.

Just stay focused and be DRIVEN TO SUCCEED! 

As in the past, I am here for you; feel free to continue to contact me for advice, suggestions, and/or workshops. Also, see my website for previous

"Back-To-School" Series--For Teachers, Parents, and Students).

Love & blessings,

Hattie (Aunt Hattie)

My Topic on The Butch McAdams Show will be:

"Successful Tips & Strategies for Teachers, Students, & Parents

 to Be DRIVEN2SUCCEED"  

The Back-To-School Festival in Eager Park, the EBDI (East Baltimore Development Inc.) project area, was a huge success!!

Cheryl Washington, President/CEO of EBDI, gives a "Shoutout" to Dee Walker at the Residence Inn by Marriott0 at John's Hopkins and all the community, elected officials, institutional and business partners, and sponsors for having such a positive and powerful impact on the community!!

If anyone still wishes to donate to the school supplies effort,

contact EBDI at cheryl.washington@ebdi.org

Serena's daughter, Olympia, looks on as her tennis queen mother wins yet another match at the U.S. Open 2022.

At age 40, Serena has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the Open Era, and the second-most of all times (behind Margaret Court's 24).

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Althea Gibson

We cannot forget the late great Althea Gibson. Before there was Serena & Venus Williams, there was Althea Gibson, who became the first Black athlete to cross the color line of international tennis. 

In 1956, she was the first African American to win

a Grand Slam title.

Battle of the Sisters

Tonight, September, 1, 2022, Serena will play Doubles together with her tennis-legend sister, Venus, at the 2022 U. S. Open--her Retirement (Evolment) finale!



A MATCH NOT TO BE MISSED!

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STREET RENAMING:  "Althea Gibson Way."

On the eve of the historic likely final 2022 major tennis tournament for the Williams sisters, Hall of Fame tennis legend, Althea Gibson was honored by NYC with street renaming in Harlem--the intersection of West 143rd Street & Malcolm X Boulevard, where Gibson grew up--now called

"Althea Gibson Way."

Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player.  She has been ranked singles world No. 1 by the WTA (Women's Tennis Association) for 319 weeks, including a joint-record 186 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end No.1 times.

Serena's famous quote:

"I don't like to lose--at anything--yet I've grown most not from victories, but setbacks."

Source: www.wikipedia.org

Two Tennis Legends &

Role Models for Other Young Girls

(and Everyone)

to Emulate

Dr. Hattie N. Washington's Award-Winning Books,

Driven To Succeed: An Inspirational Memoir Of Lessons Learned Through Faith, Family and Favor and her colorful Aunt Hattie's Cookbook:

Southern Comfort Food Favorites

are available at: www.drhnwashington.com.

(GREAT BOOKS for A GREAT CAUSE: Proceeds from Book Sales will Benefit Aunt Hattie’s Scholarship Fund for Foster Youth to Attend College—

(You may Donate Directly on the Website).