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PEARLAND ISD superintendent urges students to 'be stronger than your excuses' as nine weeks end
Summary
The Pearland ISD superintendent delivered a brief message to students encouraging persistence as the nine‑week grading period concludes, saying effort now shapes future outcomes.
The Pearland ISD superintendent (unnamed in the transcript) delivered a brief message to students urging them to persevere as the nine‑week grading period draws to a close.
In the short address, the superintendent framed effort as the key to progress. "Do not allow your excuses to get in the way of your effort," the superintendent said. "The effort and work you put in today determines who you will be tomorrow. Be stronger than your excuses."
The message emphasized growth over perfection and asked students to view setbacks as learning opportunities: "We are either winning or we're learning. And when we're learning, we're growing," the superintendent said, adding that that growth helps build what the speaker called "Pearland Proud." The remarks also included direct encouragement: "Remember, I believe in you. We believe in you. Believe in yourself. Make it happen for yourself."
The comments were a brief, motivational address to students; no actions, votes or policy changes were discussed or announced in the transcript. The superintendent concluded, "As always, your proud superintendent, and I hope to talk with you soon."
