A Paralympian visits Valley Stream 24 schools

Motivational speaker Rohan Murphy recently visited all schools in the Valley Stream District 24 to share his journey and life lessons with sixth-grade students. 

Murphy, an American Paralympian, accomplished wrestler, and nationally recognized youth speaker, has garnered attention and recognition from media outlets.

These outlets include ABCNews, Sports Illustrated, 20/20, and Nike’s influential campaign, No Excuses.

“Here at the Valley Stream 24 School District, our commitment lies in providing our students with unwavering support, instilling confidence, and offering the necessary resources to help them succeed while overcoming any obstacles they encounter in both their academic and life journeys,” said Superintendent Unal Karakas.

“We take immense pride in welcoming Rohan Murphy to our schools.  His engaging interactions and inspirational message resonated profoundly with our students, serving as a powerful testament to achieving success through determination.”

Karen Serro, Robert W. Carbonaro’s social worker, facilitated the Rohan Murphy program districtwide in hopes to promote positive messages of hope, kindness, self-love, and overcoming adversity.

Despite facing the challenge of having his legs amputated at a very young age, Rohan Murphy defied the odds and went on to build a successful career, ultimately competing as a wrestler at Penn State University.  During his visit, Rohan Murphy engaged sixth-grade students in conversations about the importance of inclusivity, effective goal setting, and the resilience needed to conquer life’s adversities.