OKWU Student Turning Pain Into Progress
Rather than shrinking from the neglect of her childhood, Tammi is preparing to use those experiences to help other vulnerable women.
Rather than shrinking from the neglect of her childhood, Tammi is preparing to use those experiences to help other vulnerable women.
“Experiencing growth in myself and my students’ growth motivates me in my work. I love success, no matter how big or how small. And growing is a success!”
“For many people throughout the western region of the United States, the Lewises were as much the face of the college as anyone.”
“I find it incredibly fulfilling, and such an example of God’s grace, that we each have our part to play in doing His work. Mine happens to be through art and design. I am deeply grateful that I can use the gifts that God has given me to help people.”
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“I mean, it’s one of those moments you have to call your mom, right?”
“God really had to reveal to me that how I want things to work out isn’t always how He wants things to work out. Obviously, I’m not in Bhutan. I’m not a lawyer, I don’t practice law. Things changed along the way.”
“When I got to college, I basically said, ‘I need to remake who I am. I need to stop being so ridiculously shy and do things that make me uncomfortable.'”
“Embrace the uncertainty. Trust that you’re going in the right direction… I got where I was supposed to be almost by providence.”