Some of the most powerful lessons in my schooling have been lessons learned in our school gymnasium which donned giant bolded words on the wall stating “Where Effort and Kindness Counts” (Jack Mackenzie). Kindness was a value within the brick walls of that building and stuck to every child who attended, no search was required to attain the quote because it has been embedded in my brain. As I have grown and travelled, primarily to the United States, I have expanded my theory that not only do Jack Mackenzie Coyotes hold themselves to these standards. Being a Canadian is different for every human being, but when it comes to kindness…