At Crawford Elementary School, 4th grader Greyson Hepp is not just a great student, he’s also a thoughtful problem solver and a role model among his peers. Greyson has been labeled as being a Critical Thinker in his classroom.
Known for being a natural critical thinker, Greyson explains what it means to be one, “You have to have an open mindset to a problem. You don’t just want to go straight into something with no thought process. You want to actually think about whether it’s the right or wrong thing to do.”
Known for his energetic personality, kindness, and motivation, Greyson approaches challenges with curiosity and a willingness to grow. When asked what it means to be a critical thinker, he explained “You have to have an open mindset to a problem. You don’t just want to go straight into something with no thought process. You want to actually think about whether it’s the right or wrong thing to do.”
Greyson believes that learning often comes through trial and error, a lesson he experienced firsthand during a recent science project.“In Science class, we had to build a wind-powered car. The first thing I thought of was an airplane, so I made a giant paper airplane with huge wheels using scooters,” he said. “But I didn’t think about it being too big. That was something I had to learn from.”
That experience taught Greyson an important lesson about teamwork and listening to others. Reflecting on what he’s learned, he shared this piece of advice:
“Listen to your team more and figure out what works best for all of you. You’ll never learn if you’re only teaching yourself.”
Greyson achieved the Critical Thinker Award as part of the Profile of the RSD Graduate Recognition Program, which celebrates the attributes in the promise of the RSD graduate.
Great job, Greyson! Thank you for being an excellent example for your fellow students!
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