An independent, college preparatory, co-ed, Episcopal Day School serves a community of students in grades 6-12.
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Making a World Genesis 12:2-3 The LORD had said to Abraham, 2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you … and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." Tyler Kalbac at the ING Team Challenge for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Robert Chester and Peter Wilson at Beach Clean up "And all peoples on earth will be blessed through you!" What a magnificent promise! Service has always been an important part of my life. Growing up, I remember my mom always helping our elderly neighbors and taking care of friends when they were in need. We would help in the yard, deliver baked goods, and simply spend time together. Her example of loving others and desiring to be a positive force in our community, helping one person at a time, continues to impact my life and forms the basis for how I view my role as Director of Community Service at Palmer Trinity. I find the most meaning in the work we do on the Nicaragua trip. My first visit to Nicaragua was a life-changing experience. I realized how much we enjoy in the United States, particularly here in the suburbs of Miami. After witnessing the vast differences between the living conditions in the two countries, I realized how important it is to care for others whenever we can, and to use the blessings we are given to bless others. I desperately wanted others to experience similar life-changing experiences and have their eyes opened to more of the world. I wanted them to see where they can make a difference, to discover their own gifts, and to learn how to use those gifts to assist others. I took that first trip to Nicaragua eight years ago, and the passion I felt then continues to grow with each return trip. Palmer Trinity has always upheld the idea of caring for others and reaching out to those in need. We readily come together to provide love and support for each other, our neighbors next door, our sister schools across the country, troops overseas, and nations around the world. When disasters strike, I have never seen a community come 12 Front Row: Susana Matallana, Sarah Tillett, Carolina Aguirre, Elizabeth Clavijo and Daniella Almanza. Back Row: Andrew Miller, Lucas Pagano, Steven Anguiera, and Sebastian Fernandez-Pla were among the many students collecting Thanksgiving Baskets for the homeless.