GoBeGreat Award Winners and Their Stories

Amber Merrell Northeastern State University Tahlequah   Amber Merrel is a Kindergarten teacher in a school outside of Tulsa, OK. Throughout her 10 years of teaching she has received numerous awards, but she continues to push herself to be the best leader she can be. She uses Go Be Great as a mantra in her...Read More

Salena King Oklahoma State University City, State: Stillwater, OK   Meet Salena King! As a doctoral student from Oklahoma State University, she is studying Human Development and Family science in hopes of becoming a child trauma professor and a consultant for DHS. She has a special connection to Go Be Great as her story began...Read More

Paige Bell College of Charleston   The 2021 Class of GoBeGreaters is happy to welcome Paige Bell!   Paige has an extraordinary, “rise from the ashes” story of perseverance and determination. While she details a challenging childhood, Paige took charge of her perspective and turned her life into a mission of greatness.   “ I...Read More

Jaaden Steele Hidden Valley High School Grants Pass, Oregon   Meet Jaaden Steele from Hidden Valley High School! Jaaden started a non-profit food pantry out of her high school to provide for families in the community. She has served many children and families in the past few years and inspired many of her peers along...Read More

Coach Kuykendall receives the Go Be Great Award after his outstanding leadership at Frisco ISD. He was the Frisco High School football coach for seven seasons until 1999 when he became Frisco ISD’s athletic director. In his many years serving the district he has impacted the lives of countless students, athletes, and faculty. As he...Read More

Herff Jones customer service exemplified greatness with their customer service appreciation day. By using the GBG mission as a theme, the team encouraged and motivated each other. Natalie Jones, yearbook manager from Kansas City, MO, explained one group activity: For one of our engagement tasks, we made Note cards for the team (see picture attached)...Read More

Connie Earley received the Go Be Great Award on May 25th, 2021 at North Rich Elementary School in Laketown, Utah. She is celebrated for her efforts to instill the mission of Go Be Great into the lives of her students throughout her career. Beyond her students and fellow faculty, the entire community has been moved...Read More

Katy ISD coach Bubba Fife was awarded the GoBeGreat award after selflessly serving the community for more than 35 years. After retiring in 2009 with 77 career wins, Coach Fife remains an active member of the Texas High School Coaches Association. His work at district, area, regional and state track and field keep Fife a...Read More

World Baseball Outreach is an organization near and dear to the heart of GBG. Providing Baseball leagues and equipment to children that might not get the opportunity to play, WBO incorporates the Go Be Great mission into their coaching every day. Brocko’s legacy lives on through WBO as his story is shared with each and...Read More