Glass beakers knocked over, spilling solutions of water, vinegar, and baking soda across the tabletops. The half-heartedly scribbled-on worksheets numbered with (mostly ignored) instructions were soaked. The smell clung to the insides of my nostrils. Heavy with the musty odor…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC
Another Great Story – A not-unexpected shift for two young men
This great story focuses on a Big named Will and a Little named Marquavis. I had the pleasure of teaching Will from kindergarten through 5th grade (Will attended the school where I was the librarian). This year, I reconnected with…
Another Great Story – new Little excited to get a Big after 3-year wait
Serving Project MARS as a BBBSWNC school engagement coordinator, I see a lot of children who need a mentor. Due to the high demand for mentors, children are on the waitlist, sometimes for years. This is why I was…
Another Great Story – autism & possibilities unite child & mentor
Even though I became an AmeriCorps member later than others and despite the small amount of time that I have been a member, I have been fortunate enough to make a difference in the life of a student. This student…
Another Great Story – a class field trip and the one that got away!
I am so grateful I made the decision to come back and serve this school year. At the beginning of the school year, we took four first-grade classes on our first field trip to a pumpkin patch. Let me tell…
