Kinley Moore is in her senior year at Stillwater High School. As a high school student, she has a number of responsibilities and commitments that she has to juggle. And she says that while it can be a little stressful at times, finding what works for you can make a big difference.
“Balancing work, school work, and extra activities has honestly always been a struggle for me,” she said. “However, in the last year I have found that to-do lists have helped me visually see what needs to get done, and it is encouraging to see what I have accomplished when marking tasks off my list.”
As a student at Stillwater, Moore is involved in a number of extracurricular activities. She is a Co-Director for Stillwater Makes A Change, she serves as Historian of the National Honor Society, and she is a member of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, and the Wagon Crew. Away from school, she works part-time at a boutique in Stillwater.
As a leader in her school, Kinley works to make others feel welcomed and a valuable member of the school and community.
“For me, being a leader in my school means being an example and serving those in greater need than me,” she said. “I understand that I have privileges that not all people have and I know it’s my responsibility to use my strengths to benefit the needs of others. Being a leader isn’t a stand-alone position, and especially with SMAC, I want all kids to know that even the small ways they help can make such a big impact. I believe my job as a leader is to not only serve those in need but also lead as an example for other students to follow and be leaders in their lives.”
There have been people in her life that have made an impact on her, but Moore has two that have been very influential.
“Two of the biggest role models in my life have been my dad and my grandpa,” she said. “Growing up, they demonstrated how to lead with love to people in the community and our family. My Grandpa James was one of the most patient yet diligent people I’ve ever met and I’ve seen how his attributes have reflected on my dad and now on me.”
