Glisson The School Guy

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

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17/06/2026

Tonight, I want to encourage someone.

Playing small serves no one. Don’t let criticism, fear, or the opinions of others destroy your creative drive.

I woke up with this on my heart, and I believe Jesus was reminding me of something important:

You are capable of far more than yesterday.

Stop shrinking to make others comfortable. Stop talking yourself out of what God has placed inside of you.

When belief meets action, incredible things happen. 🚀

Keep creating. Keep building. Keep showing up.

The world needs what God put inside of you.

– Glisson, The School Guy

16/06/2026

Every year on 16 June, I choose to celebrate Youth Day in my own way.

This year, I took my godsons to the Hector Pieterson Memorial and told them the story of 1976. As adults, it is our responsibility to pass these stories on. Freedom is never appreciated if the next generation doesn’t understand the price that was paid for it.

Talking about it in the car was one thing. But when we arrived and they saw the famous photograph of Hector Pieterson, they went completely quiet.

Then little Arden broke the silence and shouted, “I’m gonna kick those bad police!”

I couldn’t help but smile.

In that moment, history became real to him. Not a chapter in a textbook. Not a date on a calendar. A real boy. A real family. A real sacrifice.

May we never stop telling the story. 🇿🇦❤️

– Glisson, The School Guy

16/06/2026

Every year on 16 June, I choose to celebrate Youth Day in my own way.

This year, I took my godsons to the Hector Pieterson Memorial and told them the story of 1976. As adults, it is our responsibility to pass these stories on. Freedom is never appreciated if the next generation doesn’t understand the price that was paid for it.

Talking about it in the car was one thing. But when we arrived and they saw the famous photograph of Hector Pieterson, they went completely quiet.

Then little Arden broke the silence and shouted, “I’m gonna kick those bad police!”

I couldn’t help but smile.

In that moment, history became real to him. Not a chapter in a textbook. Not a date on a calendar. A real boy. A real family. A real sacrifice.

May we never stop telling the story. 🇿🇦❤️

– Glisson, The School Guy

15/06/2026

🎓 Youth Month reminds us that the future isn’t coming — it’s already here.

Congratulations to our Fall 2026 Interns: Caitlin, Mpho, and Paballo. Thank you for choosing service, leadership, and impact over comfort. The children and communities you invested in are better because of you.

Keep chasing purpose. South Africa needs young leaders like you. 🇿🇦💙

15/06/2026

Can one person rally make a difference? Yes you can.