The Hero Within - Michael Berndt

In a world full of Marvel heroes and action stars, the modern definition of a hero can have a colorful meaning. Challenging his students to dig deeper, Mr. Dexter is on a mission to lead students to find the true meaning of a hero, in hopes that each student finds their own hidden potential and responsibility to do their part to make our world a better place. Through this assignment, an eager student learns that his grandfather has more than just a decorated military background and truly discovers The Hero Within . The Hero Within is just one of the inspirational stories you will find within the walls of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas. Through project-based learning, the Center assists students and educators around the world to research and bring to life true unsung heroes. The author, Michael Berndt, is a decorated educator and Milken Award recipient from the state of Kansas. Berndt is a former fellow at the Lowell Milken Center where he has assisted numerous educators from around the world in project-based learning. Dedicated to the development and discovery of unsung heroes, Berndt created this written piece of literature for teachers to engage students in their quest to discover unsung heroes.