Site Spotlight: SpeakFirst High School Debate Team
How many members are serving at this site?
Four members are the main coaches for the team, while many other members assist with tutoring students, guest judging for tournaments, and providing college application and ACT prep assistance.
What is your organizations goal at this site?
SpeakFirst is a competitive debate team comprised of driven and academically motivated high school students from Birmingham-area schools, providing them with rigorous extracurricular academic o
Site Spotlight: YWCA Central Alabama Social Justice Department
How many members serve at your site? There are a total of three members who serve with the YWCA’s Social Justice Department—Breonna Scott, Elliot Spillers, and Walter Nolen-Schmidt. What is your organizations goal at this site? The goal of the site is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace and justice for all. What is something exciting that has happened at this site? Site Supervisor, Rebecca Harkless, was awarded the Humble Hero Award by the Birmingham Mayor’s
Desiree' Foy - Alabama Network of Family Resources
Why did you join AmeriCorps? "I joined Americorps to serve my community in the area of education." What is your favorite part of national service? "My favorite part of national service is being a part of a social service organization designed to improve the quality of life for members of the community while being supported as a student through scholarship and training." What is your favorite thing to do when you are not serving? "My favorite thing to do is DIY projects." What
Patrice Parmer - AmeriCorps Instructional Support Team
Why did you join AmeriCorps ? "I joined AmeriCorps for the love of volunteering and I was also seeking an opportunity to fulfill a dream of mine becoming a teacher and working with children." What is your favorite part of national service? "I love helping student who may be struggling and I’m able to help them understand the concept." What is your favorite thing to do when you are not serving? "When I’m not serving I like to play with my 2 year old daughter, read books and li
Site Spotlight: R.B. Hudson Middle School
How many members are serving at this site?
This year we have three Teach For America AmeriCorps members working at R.B. Hudson Middle School. Carol Vance is in her second year teaching, and Janeise Leonard and Sandra Wakeley are in their first year teaching. What is your organizations goal at this site?
Our goal is continue to partner with R.B. Hudson Middle School and Selma City Schools to provide excellent teachers where they are needed, and create a pipeline of teacher-l
Melissa Mubarak - Birmingham Engaging In STE
Why did you join AmeriCorps? "I joined AmeriCorps because it’s an excellent opportunity to give back to the community and help students to build their math skills." What is your favorite part of national service? "My favorite part of national service is tutoring students." What is your favorite thing to do when you’re not serving? "When I am not serving, I like to travel, watch foreign TV shows, walk, and read." What is your favorite snack? "My favorite snake is chocolate dip
