hi my name is Elisha and this is my

bright future story I chose to be an

inclusion specialist because I've always

had a passion for working with young

children it's my job to make sure that

every child is accepted for who they are

regardless of their ability we promote

self-esteem we enhance their friendships

peer interaction and community

involvement so that all children feel

valued as they are and we can all have a

brighter future when I enrolled in my

first semester in college I realized how

important Bright Futures scholarship was

going to be for my future and my career

I always knew I wanted to go to college

I knew I wanted to get married and I

knew I wanted to work with children and

bright futures scholarship kick-started

that path I could have never imagined

that I would meet my wonderful husband

graduate with honors completely

debt-free and start the career my dreams

all thanks to the Florida Bright Futures

scholarship I love working with children

and I love helping those in need and

that's why I became an inclusion

specialist I had no idea the Florida

Lottery fund's Bright Futures

scholarship and I think it's wonderful

that they spread the wealth across the

state of Florida to people like me my

name is Alicia and Bright Futures helped

me shine