Each quarter, Project MARS/AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories” from its members in which they reflect on their experiences mentoring in the classroom and the progress they see students making. In this month’s story, Cam Ormond notes how a steady presence makes…
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Another Great Story from Project MARS – A child writes his name
Each quarter, Project MARS/AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories” from its members in which they reflect on their experiences mentoring in the classroom and the progress they see students making. In this month’s story, Haley Hack talks about the joy of helping…
Project MARS/AmeriCorps is recruiting for fall
Project MARS/AmeriCorps is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 service year. “We are looking for service-minded individuals who are willing to go above and beyond what any normal superhero would do,” Program Director Katie Snow says. Serving again this year in…
A Great Story from Project MARS – being “there,” being appreciated
Each quarter, Project MARS/AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories” from its members in which they reflect on their experiences mentoring in the classroom and the progress they see students making. This month’s story comes from Katie Newsome. My experience with Project MARS…
Another Great Story from Project MARS – teaching chess as a way to motivate
Each quarter, Project MARS/AmeriCorps collects “Great Stories” from its members in which they reflect on their experiences mentoring in the classroom and the progress they see students making. This month’s story comes from Gerri Winston. I am serving in a…