By Samantha Sinclair The Cherokee Scout Every day Murphy High School senior Jillian Phillips visits Murphy Elementary School, Jason comes running out of his second-grade classroom to greet her. They go to another room in the school to play games,…
A “Great Story” from AmeriCorps’ Project MARS
Every day I help 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders with homework in our after school program (WINGS). Mason is a 4th grader that I work with there, who is also in the class I spend most of my day…
A “Great Story” from AmeriCorps’ Project MARS
“LB” Is a sweet second grader who lives with a difficult and unfortunate home situation. He is a very hyper little boy who craves attention twenty-four hours a day—however, due to his behavior and compulsive actions, he is often…
A Great Story from AmeriCorps’ Project MARS
During my daily service at school in Western North Carolina, I assist in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. I conduct one-on-one academic assistance sessions within the classroom and help the teachers manage behavioral problems that arise. While I…
2018 Big Stories from the Attic
Starting at 6:30 PM, Big Stories From the Attic is a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Buncombe County and Attic Salt Theatre Company featuring the captivating stories of professional storytellers: Chuck Fink, Becky Stone, Kathy Gordon.…