Photos: Redskins cornerback Josh Norman visits Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School
Students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School got a special treat Monday as Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman visited the Hybla Valley-area school.
Sulijah Conteh, a sixth grader at Mount Vernon Woods, won an ESPN 980 drawing to have Norman visit, according to WJLA.com. The visit appeared to be a big hit with Conteh, who met with Norman privately before he addressed the school at an assembly, as well as other students and staff.
Mount Vernon Woods principal Clint Mitchell said that Norman urged kids to stay in school and listen to teachers. Norman also noted that learning will continue throughout your life, no matter what career you choose.
“He also shared that he was once where these kids are and wanted them to know that he is still in school as they are because of the fact that he has weekly film study,” Mitchell said.
On behalf of @MtVernonWoods in @FCPSR3, thanks @J_No24 for a great visit and message: God, Family and Football. Couldn’t be better. #OurFCPS pic.twitter.com/vGWMum8Hyg
— Dr. Clint Mitchell (@mitchemm13) October 30, 2017
Great moment as @J_No24 meets Suliajah Conteh at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary. She won the chance to have Josh visit her school. #redskins pic.twitter.com/3xB5H8C3sl
— ESPN 980 (@espn980) October 30, 2017
Josh Norman talks with our 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grade students about the importance of education. #mvwes pic.twitter.com/YT8mA9uuhM
— Debra Wines (@DebraWines) October 30, 2017
Such an exciting day @MtVernonWoods when Josh Norman came to visit!! #MVWES #Positivity #Resilience #HTTR #Grateful pic.twitter.com/FsXLYAUZaZ
— Rachel Kohlmiller (@MsKohlmiller) October 30, 2017
Norman, widely considered one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, made the visit less than 24 hours after the Redskins 33-19 loss to Dallas on Sunday. Even though the Cowboys came out on top, Norman helped hold Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant to just 39 yards receiving. It was Norman’s first game back after missing time due to a rib injury.