A second grade student at Narcoossee Elementary came up with and coordinated a creative drive through social media.

Rylee Bele wanted to do a "kindness matters" activity and challenged herself by posting a video on social media and asked for friends and family to donate stuffed animals to be adopted by her class.

Rylee fulfilled her goal in no time at all. The students were able to adopt a stuffed animal to bring home and read to each night. Rylee's classmates really enjoyed adopting their new furry friends who will help them continue to grow their abilities in reading throughout the school year.

As a Leader in Me school, Rylee has displayed true leadership and understands how to implement the 7 Habits Narcoossee Elementary is teaching her into her life.