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With God, WE will rise as Heroes Of Tomorrow
Heroes of Tomorrow is a nationally recognized not-for-profit 501(c)(3)
2021-2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Foundation
Scholars & Achievement Award Honorees
Inaugural 2021 Class of Heroes of Tomorrow Honorees
Nyeana Rice 2021
Seventh grade Noble Life Scholarship recipient
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Amara Bryd 2021
Twelfth grade Noble Life Scholarship recipient
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Dr. Timika Anderson-Reeves
2021 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Jaidan Aguirre
2022 Seventh grade Noble Life Scholarship recipient
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Jason Nguyen
2022 Eighth grade Noble Life Scholarship recipient
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Angel Miramontes
2022 Twelfth grade Noble Life Scholarship recipient
High school Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
High school Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Lailah S. Rivers
2022 Twelfth grade Noble Life Scholarship recipient
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Jaime Davison
Thrivent Financial Advisor / 1st Heroes of Tomorrow Donor
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Jeffery Dean Harris
Maywood Park Commissioner
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Cody Cotton
The Greater Good Foundation
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Charles Carter
The Greater Good Foundation
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Joshua Easter
The Greater Good Foundation
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Angela Means
Community Philanthropist / Activist
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
2022 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
2022 Class of Heroes of Tomorrow Honorees
2023 Class of Heroes of Tomorrow Honorees
Toya M. Sledd
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow
Guardian Angel Honoree
Guardian Angel Honoree
Pastor Teddy Matthews
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Jennifer Martin-Kelly
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Erica Sierra
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Amanda T. Smith
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award Honoree
Chloe Allen
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Academic Excellence Award honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Gabrielle Reeves
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Guiding Light Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Sandro Nunez
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Taris Ellison
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Aria Jenkins
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
David Melecio
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Graduate of Walther Christian Academy
Kilee Wilkins
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Jadan Howard-Round
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Carter Leonard
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
KeMani Grafreed
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Amariah Morgan
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Jason Paul
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
LeSean Stallings
2023 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Honorees
Academic Excellence honoree, Guiding Light, Noble Life Scholars
Natalia Cullins
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Academic Excellence Award Honoree
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Antaya Epps
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Academic Excellence Award Honoree
Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University
Carter Leonard
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Academic Excellence Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Aaliyah Mcnealy
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Academic Excellence Award Honoree
Fisk University
Fisk University
Sydney Brown
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Guiding Light Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Mekayla Jaddua
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Guiding Light Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Mikela Burries
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Nery Espinoza
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Jaden Fructuoso
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Kate Fructuoso
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Sebastian Guzman
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Sandra Jimenez
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Zoey Kelly
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Gabriela Majano
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Carmen Marquez-Curry
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Jayla Pernell
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Branden Pettigrew
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Carter Powell
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Priscilla Raldiris
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
Nehemiah Skipper
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Noble Life Award Honoree
Walther Christian Academy
Walther Christian Academy
2024 Achievement Award honorees
Stephen A. Jackson Sr. LPC
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award honoree
Stephen Jackson, a justice-impacted motivational speaker, is the founder of Global CommUnity Associates and Co-Founder of the CornerStones of Restorative Healing. He serves as the Director of Equity and Anti-Racism at Oak Park Public Library, where he assisted in pioneering the integration of social services. Stephen has held various roles, including Social Services Specialist and Manager of Teen Services. He's recognized for his work in dismantling systemic racism in libraries nationwide, developing frameworks to engage marginalized populations. Stephen holds a BA in Applied Behavioral Science and an MS in Mental Health Counseling. He's a dedicated family man and Adores and four children.
Stephen Jackson, a justice-impacted motivational speaker, is the founder of Global CommUnity Associates and Co-Founder of the CornerStones of Restorative Healing. He serves as the Director of Equity and Anti-Racism at Oak Park Public Library, where he assisted in pioneering the integration of social services. Stephen has held various roles, including Social Services Specialist and Manager of Teen Services. He's recognized for his work in dismantling systemic racism in libraries nationwide, developing frameworks to engage marginalized populations. Stephen holds a BA in Applied Behavioral Science and an MS in Mental Health Counseling. He's a dedicated family man and Adores and four children.
June N. Price-Shingles, Ed.D
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award honoree
Dr. Shingles has been faculty at Chicago State University since 2007 in the Department of Health Education, Physical Education and Recreation. In 2020, Dr. Shingles was promoted to the esteemed position of Full Professor and is Tenured. Dr. Shingles is a National Visitor for the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation,
Tourism and Related Professions Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Programs in Parks Administration.
From 1988-2007 Dr. Shingles was a practitioner in the field of Parks and Recreation whereby she fielded every position starting with summer day camp counselor with Chicago Park District in 1988, to the Director of Parks and
Recreation for the Village of Maywood until 2007. Dr. Shingles has served in many facets of the profession and has developed partnerships with numerous entities such as grassroots organizations, state/federal agencies, and schools. Dr. Shingles is an experienced grant writer and in the past has procured substantial state/federal funding
which aided her in development of partnerships for recreation programming and services for communities at-
large.
At heart, Dr. Shingles is a practitioner bridging the gap from real world/hands-on experience to the classroom.
Her ability to connect theory to practice is her strongest asset and greatest contribution to the professional
development of the students she serves. Dr. Shingles resides with her husband and son in Maywood and in her
leisure time enjoys competing in Triathlons.
Motto: “Hard work NEVER goes unnoticed!
Dr. Shingles has been faculty at Chicago State University since 2007 in the Department of Health Education, Physical Education and Recreation. In 2020, Dr. Shingles was promoted to the esteemed position of Full Professor and is Tenured. Dr. Shingles is a National Visitor for the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation,
Tourism and Related Professions Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Programs in Parks Administration.
From 1988-2007 Dr. Shingles was a practitioner in the field of Parks and Recreation whereby she fielded every position starting with summer day camp counselor with Chicago Park District in 1988, to the Director of Parks and
Recreation for the Village of Maywood until 2007. Dr. Shingles has served in many facets of the profession and has developed partnerships with numerous entities such as grassroots organizations, state/federal agencies, and schools. Dr. Shingles is an experienced grant writer and in the past has procured substantial state/federal funding
which aided her in development of partnerships for recreation programming and services for communities at-
large.
At heart, Dr. Shingles is a practitioner bridging the gap from real world/hands-on experience to the classroom.
Her ability to connect theory to practice is her strongest asset and greatest contribution to the professional
development of the students she serves. Dr. Shingles resides with her husband and son in Maywood and in her
leisure time enjoys competing in Triathlons.
Motto: “Hard work NEVER goes unnoticed!
Dr. Cortez D. Sims
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award honoree
Cortez is a member of the Speakers Hub https://speakerhub.com/speaker/cortez-d-sims
Cortez's Intro. See more at https://drcortezdsims.com/about-dr-cortez-d-sims/
Recognized as the “Intervention Counselor,” Dr. Cortez D. Sims specializes in family and community crises management, life, career, and relationships coaching, event MC and public Speaking.
Dr. Sims has over 20 years of education in modern and conventional therapeutic, leadership, charter, non-profit and ministry organizations. Cortez holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Pastoral Counseling with an Emphasis on Mental & Behavioral Health.
One of the key benefits of working with Dr. Sims is his ability to gain new insights and perspectives that can lead to breakthroughs in personal and professional life.
Cortez is a member of the Speakers Hub https://speakerhub.com/speaker/cortez-d-sims
Cortez's Intro. See more at https://drcortezdsims.com/about-dr-cortez-d-sims/
Recognized as the “Intervention Counselor,” Dr. Cortez D. Sims specializes in family and community crises management, life, career, and relationships coaching, event MC and public Speaking.
Dr. Sims has over 20 years of education in modern and conventional therapeutic, leadership, charter, non-profit and ministry organizations. Cortez holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Pastoral Counseling with an Emphasis on Mental & Behavioral Health.
One of the key benefits of working with Dr. Sims is his ability to gain new insights and perspectives that can lead to breakthroughs in personal and professional life.
Pastor Lorenzo Webber
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Achievement Award honoree
Pastor Lorenzo Webber is a compassionate community leader who supports governmental, educational, and faith-based institutions. Pastor Webber is a proud alumnus of private institutions such as St. Eulalia (Maywood) and St. Joseph High School (Westchester). Pastor Webber believes that we all can make positive difference when we work together in love. Lorenzo B. Webber serves as Director of Youth Services for the Township of Proviso, President of the District 89 Education Foundation, Chaplain for the Maywood Police Department, Chief of Staff & Chaplain for the Proviso Township Ministerial Alliance Network and Pastor of Shekinah Glory Christian Ministries (Westchester, IL).
Pastor Lorenzo Webber is a compassionate community leader who supports governmental, educational, and faith-based institutions. Pastor Webber is a proud alumnus of private institutions such as St. Eulalia (Maywood) and St. Joseph High School (Westchester). Pastor Webber believes that we all can make positive difference when we work together in love. Lorenzo B. Webber serves as Director of Youth Services for the Township of Proviso, President of the District 89 Education Foundation, Chaplain for the Maywood Police Department, Chief of Staff & Chaplain for the Proviso Township Ministerial Alliance Network and Pastor of Shekinah Glory Christian Ministries (Westchester, IL).
2024 Guardian Angel honoree
Bishop Lawrence Deon Hill
2024 Heroes of Tomorrow Guardian Angel honoree
He is a visionary, teacher, counselor, and relationship coach who provides spiritual oversight to ten ministries. Known for his revelatory insight, wisdom, and ability to clarify the scriptures, he travels the states, fulfilling his God-given mandate to teach and train leaders and bring unity to all.
Bishop Hill has a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Clement of Alexandria Theological Academy and is a senior lecturer at The Armour Institute.
He resides in Surprise, AZ, and is married to Antoinette Hill (32+ years). He is the father of one son and two daughters and the grandfather of two granddaughters and three grandsons.
He is a visionary, teacher, counselor, and relationship coach who provides spiritual oversight to ten ministries. Known for his revelatory insight, wisdom, and ability to clarify the scriptures, he travels the states, fulfilling his God-given mandate to teach and train leaders and bring unity to all.
Bishop Hill has a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Clement of Alexandria Theological Academy and is a senior lecturer at The Armour Institute.
He resides in Surprise, AZ, and is married to Antoinette Hill (32+ years). He is the father of one son and two daughters and the grandfather of two granddaughters and three grandsons.
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