Linda Cliatt-Wayman at the 2013 Pennsylvania Conference for Women

"Because you exist in this world, anything is possible for a child. So please take your role seriously."
Linda Cliatt-Wayman, the principal of Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, addresses a sold-out crowd of 7,000 in her keynote speech at the Nov. 1 Pennsylvania Conference for Women.
In 2013, Wayman left her job as assistant superintendent for all 52 high schools in Philadelphia to return to the neighborhood where she grew up to lead the merger of three neighborhood high schools. Her efforts to establish Strawberry Mansion High School as a safe and academic institute for learning was featured on ABCs' "Nightline" and "World News Report."
The Pennsylvania Conference for Women is a non-profit, non-partisan, one-day professional and personal development event for women that features dozens of renowned speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter most to women, including health, personal finance, executive leadership, small business and entrepreneurship, work/life balance, branding and social media marketing, and more. The Conference offers incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth.
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The Pennsylvania Conference for Women is a non-profit, non-partisan, one-day professional and personal development event for women that features dozens of renowned speakers sharing inspirational stories and leading seminars on the issues that matter most to women, including health, personal finance, executive leadership, small business and entrepreneurship, work/life balance, branding and social media marketing, and more. The Conference offers incredible opportunities for business networking, professional development, and personal growth.
The Pennsylvania Conference for Women is a 501(c)3 organization, Tax ID# 20-0447019, with oversight by a volunteer board of directors. The Conference is produced by Hill + Knowlton Strategies.

[@pennbarbie]

I was there and the video doesn't do justice to the impact she had in the women in the room. All 7,000 of us were mesmerized, crying and overwhelmed by her words. Please share.

[@jamesrip3837]

I went to that school just yesterday I was a student BUT not today if you believe her then you need to see for yourself. email me: [e-mail]

[@AnnaBanana-gz4om]

James Rip I see you write this alot,why are you against her?

[@may8043]

James Rip, there is a difference between going to a school and managing one. When you take on the task of managing this school, then you will have something to say.

[@PhillipGabler]

I saw her yesterday (11/7/2019). The room was in stunned silence when she ended her presentation, and she got a standing ovation. She's a very powerful speaker, and a very special person.

[@RBrown-zl6wo]

Linda, I am binging you! Your such a wonderful human American hero! I wish all school personal would learn from you💕 School can make or break kids. I am middle class white, and have seen it there. Hate thinking how hard it can be where people, parents, and teachers, that are not engaged, just add to the despair.

[@Womanofmanythings]

I cried the whole time watching this video!!! Praise God for bringing Mrs. Wayman there.

[@reba_techteacher]

Yes, God does use people like you. Thank you!

[@retrokid62]

she's a real hero! The world needs less negativity and nonsense in the media and more positivity like this. Pray for her and her school always.

[@Allthingsbeautiful08]

A true hero! A true inspiration!

[@ckfitzgerald01]

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