Yes, and I think that's part of why it worked, the children worked with him and his staff, and the DOE listened, because he is such an accomplished man, and a great mentor, a good example being a strong, fit, moral guy. No one else could have done it like he has, imo. (No one did, anyway, and others tried- another "star", and also a lady.)

Shaq is known here in South Fl for being a real stand up guy.