“One student in particular, let’s call them ‘T,’ has been asking me to draw with them a lot and play tag almost every day. It’s very sweet! The specific moment that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about happened…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC
Another Great Story – A nonverbal student learns a name
I have served with AmeriCorps for a few months now and have had the experience of working with some many brilliant young minds. I have been moved about the school to different classrooms with different students. I now serve with…
Another Great Story – a challenging student but also lots of love
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…
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 – 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…
