Student Leadership Symposium at Penncrest High School

More than fifty Penncrest High School student leaders attended a symposium on leadership in the school’s library.  Three business leaders from the Rose Tree Media Community graciously volunteered their time to share their knowledge and experience using leadership skills in their respective professions.  The panelists included:  Dr. Angela Gilbert, Mr. Greg Lingo, and Mr. Ashes Shah.

Dr. Gilbert, a former Rose Tree Media School District central office administrator, is the founder of Peace and Purpose, a life-coaching business.

Mr. Lingo is the founder and CEO of both Cornell Homes (recently acquired by Ryland Homes) and Cornell Ventures, a consulting business located on State Street in Media.  In 2012 and 2013, Mr. Lingo was recognized as one of the top young entrepreneurs and CEO’s in the region.

Mr. Shah is CEO and co-founder of Maxx Medical, a global company that sells and secures regulatory approvals for orthopedic implant products.

Penncrest’s student leaders gained valuable insight from the panelists, which will help them now and into the future.  As one PHS student commented, “Seeing real-life applications of the skills we're developing in our leadership program gave me a whole new perspective.  Hearing the inspirations and motivation of such successful leaders got me to think about what I'm doing now and how it will affect my future leadership endeavors.”