...and let me know. (Now you have an excuse!)
This is a small but meaningful way I choose to practice consent, respect, and digital responsibility - values that guide me both personally and professionally.
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🛡️ Respecting Privacy, Even in the Past ❗️
When sharing some of my childhood cheerleading photos, you might notice that I blurred out the faces of friends who were under 18 at the time. I did this intentionally because I am a mindful technologist and respect their privacy.
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✌️ Supported by friends. Lifted by teammates.
Even in something unexpected, giving your best matters. Striving for excellence, respecting the craft, and honoring the trust of those around you is a lesson I carry into every part of my life.
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Pure joy. Gratitude. A smile that says I knew I belonged there. 💚
Read the my story: 🦋 From Butterflies to Bravery 📣
- Sometimes the first step into the unknown is the one that teaches you the most.
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📣 LET'S GO IRISH ☘️
On the field with legendary Notre Dame Football team at their Blue-Gold Game 💯 cheering for University of Notre Dame, a school that continues to inspire me today!
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Apparently my fifteen minutes weren't up...
This time, front page of the South Bend Tribune:
“His Slam Dunks Are ‘Awesome’ Toe Touches.” by Margaret Fosmoe. Thursday, June 22, 1989, Page 1
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I was featured in the local newspaper at age 11 for being a cheerleader at Christ the King School in South Bend, Indiana.
“Camp Trains Cheerleader To Be Hip-Hip.” By Maggie Sieger, South Bend Tribune Staff Writer, Friday, June 17, 1988. - Page 10 #NCernakFoundation
🦋 From Butterflies to Bravery 📣
Sometimes the first step into the unknown is the one that teaches you the most.
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🏒 "I couldn’t really skate yet, but I knew I wanted to be out there." 🥅
I discovered hockey when I was 6 or 7, watching my cousin Peter play for the University of Notre Dame.
It looked dangerous. Fast. Beautiful.
I fell in love immediately, and asked my parents if I could play.
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Before I reveal my 2026 keystones 🚀 the principles guiding where I’m headed ✨ I want to shine a light on the foundations that built me. The experiences, influences, and philosophies that set my trajectory. This is where my story of light truly begins.
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