howard university has helped hundreds of students get college scholarships or mentoring, like senior isatuah. >> i know that she's always going to be here for me, and i will make her proud. >> teaching just is not something that happens in the classroom. be their coaches. be their mentor. be-- be the safe space for them. >> reporter: thorpe says she'll use her winnings to help even more students. this award, in many ways, is just the beginning. >> it's just the beginning. >> reporter: inspiring others to dream big, too. jan crawford, cbs news, bladensburg, maryland. >> o'donnell: very well deserved. deserved. we'll be right back. your histor. do you remember who this is? it's a gift that surprises you, moves you, and bonds you. ...papa? i can see the nose and everything. she was the original strong woman. i know. this holiday, give the gift of family. give the gift of ancestry®. ♪ like pulsing, electric shocks, sharp, stabbing pains, or an intense burning sensation. what is this nightmare? it's how some people describe... shingles. a painful, blistering rash that could interrupt your life