Pointers to Success

By Dr. John Sandy

Dr. John Sandy is originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa. Now a United States Citizen, Dr. Sandy holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, Florida; a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Maryland, Baltimore; and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Maryland, College Park. John has been child welfare professional for more than 14 years. He is currently Southeast Regional Technical Assistant with the State Wide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) of Pennsylvania. He is Board Chairman, Sierra Leone Arc of Hope (www.sierraleonearcofhope.com), a 501-C-3 non-profit and non-political organization, and Zoning Hearing Judge in Aldan Borough, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and a Rotarian with the Springfield Rotary club in Pennsylvania. Dr. Sandy is former Executive and Program Director for PSI Family Services, and Lead Social Worker, State of Maryland, Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS). Dr. Sandy also worked with State Senator Decatur W. Trotter in Maryland, where he received a Maryland Legislative proclamation for Outstanding Contribution as a student Intern in 1995. Dr. Sandy is married to Elizabeth Sandy, a nurse, and they have two children: Johnny, an Iraqi veteran, and Johnette, a student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP).

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 5, 2010
• ISBN: 9781450047050

Dr. John Sandy

Dr. John Sandy is originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa. Now a United States Citizen, Dr. Sandy holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, Florida; a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Maryland, Baltimore; and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Maryland, College Park. John has been child welfare professional for more than 14 years. He is currently Southeast Regional Technical Assistant with the State Wide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) of Pennsylvania. He is Board Chairman, Sierra Leone Arc of Hope (www.sierraleonearcofhope.com), a 501-C-3 non-profit and non-political organization, and Zoning Hearing Judge in Aldan Borough, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and a Rotarian with the Springfield Rotary club in Pennsylvania. Dr. Sandy is former Executive and Program Director for PSI Family Services, and Lead Social Worker, State of Maryland, Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS). Dr. Sandy also worked with State Senator Decatur W. Trotter in Maryland, where he received a Maryland Legislative proclamation for Outstanding Contribution as a student Intern in 1995. Dr. Sandy is married to Elizabeth Sandy, a nurse, and they have two children: Johnny, an Iraqi veteran, and Johnette, a student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP).

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Copyright © 2010 by Dr. John Sandy.

Library of Congress Control Number:                   2010902163

ISBN:               Hardcover                                    978-1-4500-4704-3

                        Softcover                                      978-1-4500-4703-6

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Contents

Introduction

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About the Author

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my late dad, John Sandy Sr.;

my late aunt, Adama Mattia Sandy;

my professor Dr. Linda Moghadam;

my wife and best friend, Elizabeth.

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I was inspired by my late father, Mr. John Sandy Sr. to attain academic success. During the course of my academic journey, I have also inspired others. I decided to write this book because I understand firsthand what it means to be stuck and don’t know where to turn or where to go. Ever wonder why people get stuck at the crossroads, or they simply slow down along the way, or never even get started on their goals or dreams? Whatever your unique situation, whether you’re a student, a young professional, administrator, manager, supervisor, an athlete, or someone with a dream and aspiration to succeed at anything, I hope this book gives you the gentle push you need to get started, to continue, or make the correct turn in realizing that goal or dream. This is also a small way of giving back to my community. A value I strongly hold.

If as a result of reading this book you can get back on track to achieve that long-dreaded goal, get started on that goal that has been put off time and time again, then it is success for us. Or if someone could reflect upon their success journey with an aha moment—that’s what did it for me—then we have a home run.

I spent only twelve years with my dad before a drunk driver took him from us. But the relationship we had and the values I inculcated from him have shaped my life up to this day. He inspired my academic success with his story, and his legacy reigns in me. I remember my father almost crying as he read my second-grade report card, but quickly pulled himself together, and then he told me the story.

He only had a fourth-grade education due to poor parents who