Do the Right Thing: Quinci stepped up when a friend got an inappropriate message
A former educator, Lucas holds a degree in Education from Nazareth College and has transitioned to journalism, focusing on education reporting for the Rochester Beacon. He aims to shed light on both the challenges and triumphs within local schools.
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Do the Right Thing: Quinci stepped up when a friend got an inappropriate message By News10NBC ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Quinci Granderson, a fourth grader at RCSD’s Abraham Lincoln School, is being honored for helping a classmate make the right decision by turning to a trusted adult.Quinci is among this fall’s recipients of the Do the Right Thing awards. Last winter, Quinci learned that a friend had gotten an inappropriate image on her phone. Quinci told her not to look at the message and encouraged her to tell her mom. Because of Quinci’s action, the classmate was able to work with school staff for support. Quinci’s teacher nominated him, saying he always shows maturity and good judgment.Any student in grades K-12 in a Monroe County school is eligible for a nomination. The good deed must have occurred within one year of the nomination. Anyone over 18 years of age can submit a nomination form, including family, friends, school staff, and coaches.The Rochester Police Department has held the Do the Right Thing awards since 1995. You can learn more about nominating a student here. See past winners here.