To Save A Failing Student, This Dean Offered Not Just Help — But 'Family'
July 22, 20164:46 AM ET
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"I went to the first College tour , it changed my life ,I think every child should be exposed to this type of experience! Keep doing what you do Mr. Walton I love you , you continue to inspire me and will always be one of the reasons I "Keep It Real" your favorite phrase from 22 years ago How could I ever forget lol.".......Sherria Hanberry
"I fully support striving for higher education and my former Junior High School teacher, Mr. Carlos A. Walton has been instrumental in educating students such as myself along with those in our community with the aim of raising up young future leaders"...........Kai Martin Beautifullady
To know Carlos A. Walton is to love him this man is beyond amazing. Walton was my 7th grade dean in M.S.61 who become a great second dad to me and till this day he is still in my life. This man is so amazing once he believes in you trust me your destined to be great and not only that you gain an amazing person behind you in your life forever he's always there to push you through whatever you put your mind too😬😬 I Love You Walton ...........Willine Desir
Carlos A. Walton WAS THE BEST TEACHER/ROLE MODELS I HAD IN JR HIGHSCHOOL(MS390) HE MADE SURE WE WAS PROUD TO BE BLACK MEN.... Rel EL Dios
I know many that contribute and it's much appreciated, but I don't know another brother doing this for the community. I mean years of uplifting, motivating, teaching and preparing the youth for the future. I was Blessed to learn from this man and witness his work......Jomo Bartholomew
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