Troy “the X-Ray Boy” was a featured panelist at The Head Start WEST 2025 Family Engagement Conference. His own journey in his own words:
“Head Start has helped my family so much throughout the years. My daughter, Leanne, attended the program at the Maui college location. This was the same place I completed my radiology prerequisites in 2007. As a young father trying to earn my degree, it was a struggle to pay the bills. Thankfully, Head Start helped make my dream a reality and I’ve been working as a radiologic technologist at the Maui Medical Group for 16 years now!
In my free time, I like to give back by visiting Head Start locations to teach kids about x-ray, ultrasound, CT & MRI. I was recognized as MEO’s 2017-2018 Volunteer of the Year, which inspired me to present at an even bigger scale. I’ve gone on to do my radiology presentation at schools throughout the world, helping kids to learn about diagnostic imaging. Leanne is doing her part as well! She’s studying nursing at UH Manoa and is currently completing her clinical hours at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children. ”
I have been to management workshops, not leadership training. This has totally changed my perspective and encouraged me to propel forward in developing my skills.
I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of the Head Start WEST’s Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship helped me get one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a Head Start Director.
I took part in The disproportionate impact of COVID 19, and how to provide “real” support for black/brown children and families and I just want to say this was an amazing webinar. I hope we can look forward to further conversation on this topic.
Thank you so much for making events like this! I really enjoyed and learned so much teaching strategies to implement STEM in the classroom.
The HR Network was an excellent opportunity to network and learn the best practices from other HR professionals within Head Start programs. You will be amazed by the level of talent and experience of the participants.
The Summer Camp training was powerful and inspiring! Each presenter was very engaging, it’s hard to even pick a favorite session!
The Leadership Challenge training was very relevant to my work as a Head Start leader! Great facilitation; stayed with the program yet allowed time for individual and small group reflections.
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