As GEM HERSTORY Month continues, we honor a woman whose encouragement and support played a pivotal role in the manifestation of GEM CULTURE - Dr. April Thompson. While she was not directly involved in the founding of the organization, her empowerment of another woman, our Founder, RIMIDI, sparked the creation of a culture that empowers girls to power the world.
When RIMIDI relocated back to Miami and sought to focus on the education and well-being of her children, she found steady work as a substitute teacher at a middle school where Dr. April Thompson served as the Principal. Recognizing RIMIDI's dedication and teaching style, Dr. Thompson offered her a full-time teaching position, unknowingly setting the stage for something greater.
RIMIDI's desire to continue serving girls as a Girl Scouts Troop Leader, combined with Dr. Thompson's encouragement to start her own initiative, led to the birth of GEM CULTURE. Dr. Thompson's simple yet profound suggestion, "I think that you should start your own thing," ignited a spark in RIMIDI, leading her to create a space where girls could thrive and be empowered.
GEM CULTURE's first home and the original GEMS, some of whom are still part of the culture today, owe their beginnings to this moment of empowerment. Dr. April Thompson's support, was instrumental in giving GEM CULTURE the foundation it needed to grow and flourish.
Today, as we salute Dr. April Thompson, we recognize her role in empowering RIMIDI to take a leap of faith and create a culture that has since touched the lives of many. Her encouragement exemplifies the power of supporting and believing in the potential of others.
Dr. Thompson continues to impact the lives of students as a Principal in Miami Dade County Public Schools and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. GEM CULTURE honors her for the integral part she played in our herstory.
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