b"Stanford University, and on to three SummerOlympics.Atthe2000Montclair Film Summer AcademySydneygames,Clarkstoodonthe worldsbiggeststagerepresentingCAMPS FOR YOUNG CREATORSTeam USA in the 800 meters. ButFor grades 412what the world sawthe spectacle, the spotlight, the expectationsdidnt reflect the anxiety and self-doubt she was battling behind the scenes.Themedalsandmilestonestold one story. Her inner world told an-otherone shaped by crippling per- Classes in filmmaking, screenwriting, acting, formance anxiety. I thought cham-pions werent supposed to be scared,improv, cinematography, and directing for she says. I didnt know how to ar- middle school and high school students. ticulate what I was feeling. Clark's book, Hazel Takes the First Step was released March 12. It teaches les- Movie Magic and Grade School sons she wishes she had learned earlier. NEW! Improv classes for grades 4-6.That realization would stay withFinancial Assistance is available for qualified students.herlongaftertherace.Itlaterin-spired her new childrens book, HazelSpace is TakestheFirstStep,releasedMarchlimited, 12. Its the story I wish someone hadso register told me, she says. You can be scaredtoday! and still start. Those things can exist together. The book reframes success, teaching children to see courage notGo to MontclairFilm.org/Educationas the absence of fear but as forwardMONTCLAIR FILM 505 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, NJmotion.Sometimesyoujusthave to take the first step, she says. You dont need the whole path.Thedaysleadinguptoraces Hazel Clark at the Penn Relays inwere the hardest. I couldnt eat. My 2005 where her team won, defeating Jamaica and breaking the Americanhands would shake. I questioned ev-record in the sprint medley. erything, Clark says.KinderBridgeKinderBridgeA bridge to confidence, readiness, and joy in learningPlay-Based & Hands-On LearningFor children who miss the kindergartencutoff and/or would benefit from anextra year to growSmall Class Size & IndividualizedCenter-Based LearningThe gift of time for social-emotionalgrowth & strengthening academicfoundations2026-2027 REGISTRATIONNOW OPEN!Learn more about usHazel Clark (middle) at the 2000 United States Olympic Trials in track and fieldSCANHERE TO 973-763-5460where she won the 800 meter race. Along with her sister Joetta Clark Diggs andLEARN @morrowpreschoolsister-in-law Jearl Miles Clark, they made history by sweeping all medal spots andMORE!being the first family to have three members make up a whole event team for themorrowpreschool.orgOlympics 800 meters.feature story /17"