Upland student to participate in leadership program
Mark Robinson, 10 of Upland, has been selected as the state representative for the National Young Leaders State Conference, a competitive program that helps foster and inspire young students to achieve their leadership potential at an early age.
The sixth-grade student at Cabrillo Elementary School in Upland, was nominated by his fourth grade teacher for his academic strengths and leadership potential. Mark will attend his first leadership conference in April in Irvine. If he maintains his academic standing he will be eligible to remain in the program for years to come.
Mark was recognized by the Upland Unified School District Board of Trustees on Sept. 28. He also receieved awards of recognition from Supervisor Josie Gonzalez and Rep. Joe Baca, D-San Bernardino.
"Mark achieved this on his own merits. We have just guided him," said Mark Robinson Sr., his father.
Robinson emphasized that parent involvement in school has been a critical component in raising his son.
"If your child is in school - you are in school," he said.
Robinson takes his son to city council meetings regularly so Mark can learn first hand how local government functions and what is required to make change in his community.
The Robinson family lives in an affordable housing community in Chino and strives to move towards self-sufficiency, including helping their child achieve academic success.
Hey Baby cousin! I'm sooo proud of you congrats you deserve it!
I wish you all the best lil Mark. Congrats!!!!
Hey Mark, thats real good. Keep up the good work.
Thats right cousin. Congrats.. you are doing a Great job. We all love you. Keep it up...
Hi Little Mark. Good job.
Congrats Little Mark, you got this...
GOOD JOB... WE LOVE YOU...
Wanted to show my support. You are doing a good job. Keep up the good work!!
Yep little Mark, Great job...
god bless you son you make so proud of you
It is always great to see an uplifting story about leadership. I extremely excited to see stories just like Mark Robinson and the inspiration path that he has chosen. I can only see great things for Mark Robinson and his family. With the strong support of his family, who knows what and how Mark’s future will fair. However, I can sincerely see that Mark Robinson can reach and touch the stars.
I am a teacher in the Riverside Unified School District and there are many students that go through the halls without realizing that there is more to their education than just showing up and turning off their phone. I believe that this has to do with parents. Mark’s father stated "If your child is in school - you are in school," and I can not say enough about this statement and how this will only lead to Mark Robinson’s success. I wish Mark Robinson all the luck in the world, but I am sure with pure dedication and hard work Mark Robinson will produce is own luck. Congratulations.