When I first started teaching, I had a saying: “I’m going to change the world one child at a time.” That was my mission, one student, one life, one difference made. Today, instead of classrooms, I serve families, but I’m still teaching, just in a different way. My role has changed, that calling is still the same.

One story in particular stays with me. A mom once told me, “You were the teacher who always showed up. You were positive, consistent, and pushed him harder than he thought he could go.” Hearing that filled me with so much gratitude. That young man went on to college and is out in the world doing big things, living out big dreams.

I’ve also had students reconnect years later – now graduated, building careers, getting married, and starting families of their own. Some found true strength to defy the odds stacked against them. They had strong parents, grandparents, and mentors. I hope that I got to play a part in helping them along the way.

Family is what it’s all about. Whether in teaching, or now in real estate, I’ve learned it’s about lifting our friends and neighbors up when they need it most, walking with them through life’s stressful moments, and reminding them that they’re not alone.

That’s also why we give back to Go Jen Go. They stand beside families who are fighting breast cancer, providing financial and emotional support when the weight feels unbearable. This allows patients and survivors to focus on the fight ahead and not worry about food and bills during recovery. Giving back through them is a way of extending that same mission, one family at a time, with love, hope, and community.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your support makes a difference, we can tell you – it absolutely does. When you introduce us to your friends, family, and neighbors, you not only support us, each one fuels our mission to our community. With each introduction, we donate a portion of our income to Go Jen Go Foundation and other worthy causes so they can continue doing their good work. If you know of someone who is thinking of selling or buying a home, Call or Text us at 980-294-4523!

With love and gratitude,
Kristen Bernard