A Praxis Mascot?
At every educational
Introducing Plato the Praxis Poodle.
Why a poodle you ask?
Just look at how the American Kennel Club describes these dogs: “Forget those old stereotypes of Poodles as sissy dogs. Poodles are eager, athletic, and wickedly smart “real dogs” of remarkable versatility. The Standard, with his greater size and strength, is the best all-around athlete of the family, but all Poodles can be trained with great success.” Sounds kind of like the goals of a Praxis participant, or “Praxian” if you will. I mean not all of it fits perfectly with Praxians, but last time I checked, mascots are a representation anyway.
You see I see Praxis as a better version of school. I’ve learned a lot in unexpected ways, but I thought when I first heard about it that it wasn’t for me, that it was for kids who didn’t have what it took to get through college, turns out its really the opposite, it’s a wickedly smart group of people who are getting prepped for success. We’re an excited group, and I think the surprise of what this animal can do fits that mantra!
It gets better.
Plato not only means “strong shoulders”. It’s also the name of a philosopher of course, and what is one of the most learning centric Praxis modules? You guessed it: philosophy. Plus who doesn’t love the aliteration of this mix?
Now I don’t know if Praxis was ever looking to have an official mascot, but may I be the first to suggest: Plato the Praxis Poodle.
