Alvin Sheppard, Jr.
Benedict College
Mr. Alvin Sheppard is a student leader in his third year of the Child and Family Development program at Benedict College. He is actively engaged in both the campus and community. He currently serves as the President of Brothers in Unity, a student-led outreach initiative focusing on empowering men to excel in scholarship and brotherhood; President of the Benedict Chapter of Call Me Mister, a leadership program for African American males to serve as role models in elementary schools; and a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
In addition to being actively involved, Mr. Sheppard has excelled in the classroom as well. Currently, he holds a 3.5 GPA and has been inducted into the Benedict College School of Honors and the National Society of Leadership and Success - Sigma Alpha Pi Chapter. Currently, Alvin spends his spare time advocating for children to ensure that all students receive a quality education.
Personal Statement
Someone once said that "No man is as tall as the one that stoops to help a child." This has been a quote that inspires my life's work. As a Child and Family Development major within the School of Education at Benedict College, I have assisted head start and elementary school teachers in working to build the skill level of their students. I have been blessed with experiences that have allowed me to hone my academic while developing my professional skills.
I have volunteered with the Career Pathways Initiative and Service-Learning Program and Edgewood Foundation to coordinate and implement Unity in the Community Day, a back to school drive that provided K-8 children with the necessary supplies to succeed in school. Through my various service commitments, I have been able to gain skills inside and outside of the classroom. I pledge to continue to be an example to my peers at Benedict College.
