I have enjoyed working alongside the new first-grade teacher, and I must say I think I have helped her come out of her shell a bit. We have had behavior issues in our room all year. One specific child who…
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Another Great Story from Project MARS – connecting over Mario
This is my first year as an AmeriCorps member and my first year living in the western North Carolina area. Serving at a school like Artspace Charter School has really allowed me to settle into the experience and feel…
Another Great Story – Personal coaching nets student a scholarship
I serve at Murphy High School helping kids with their college applications, financial aid and college scholarships. Being a coach, I have also taken the liberty of helping athletes write emails to college coaches. Believe it or not, one student…
Another Great Story – With age comes wisdom, child tells adult
I recently celebrated a birthday, and like many adults that I know, I wasn’t too ecstatic about the fact that I am getting older. Every morning at the school where I serve, all birthdays are announced, so on that morning…
Project MARS excels last year by serving more than 1,200 kids
Last year was a very successful year for the Project MARS/AmeriCorps team – full-time members served more than 1,200 kids. Including half-time members, the team put in more than 16,650 hours through the end of the year. “Incredible,” Program Director…