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Emmerson Philippe
The first 21 years of Emmerson Philippe's life were plagued with many challenges that could have derailed many others with less compassion and internal fortitude. Born in an afflue...view moreThe first 21 years of Emmerson Philippe's life were plagued with many challenges that could have derailed many others with less compassion and internal fortitude. Born in an affluent Haitian family who lost everything during the mid-1980s, Emmerson and his family had to learn how to adapt to a new culture and a new way of life as they adjusted to a poverty-stricken existence in Miami, Florida. The difficult years of adjustments throughout his childhood in school and at home made him realize the value of education and personal growth. That along with the strength he acquired over the years because of many negative life experiences including the death of three key figures in his life, the absence of his father, health issues that emerged later on his life, and a bitter sense of alienation that he lived with throughout his life has given him much resilience in the face of life's obstacles.
As an avid learner and teacher, Emmerson has written this book in hopes of inspiring others to tell their stories and find an outlet for their voices to be heard. He is now an ardent learner who believes that the mind should always continue to grow. He obtained a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, and is currently pursuing to further his education even further. His love of teaching and experiencing new worlds as he continues to teach lessons in and out of the classroom. “If we are to have any hope for the future, we must count on those who have the lanterns and their willingness to pass them on others,” he loves to say as he quotes Plato. That is in essence who he is and always aspires to be, a lantern-barer.view less