Shaquala Butler - Teach For America
Why did you join AmeriCorps?
"To be a part of a solution, and not the problem, toward solving education inequity." What is your favorite part of national service?
"I enjoy the impact that it has in several communities." What is your favorite thing to do when you are not serving?
"I enjoy relaxing and spending time with my friends." What is your favorite snack?
"Cajun peanuts or candy." What is your favorite soda?
"Dr. Pepper." What are your plans after AmeriCorps?
"I in
Site Spotlight: CollegeFirst Advanced Placement Summer Institute
How many members are serving at this site? We will have 17 AmeriCorps Members facilitating the institute, managing curriculum, and overseeing college volunteers and high school students. What is your organizations goal at this site? CollegeFirst pairs talented college mentors with promising high school students to strengthen foundational concepts in preparation for the rigor of AP coursework in Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language, and Computer Science. Students pas
Site Spotlight: YWCA After School Enrichment Program
How many members serve at your site: We have two members serving at this site, Skye Blackmon and Kamberlyn Davis. What is your organizations goal at this site? Our goal is to provide after school enrichment to sheltered students. What is something exciting that has happened at this site? The students are close to Summer break, so we are planning a fun “End of the School Year Fun Day” for our students, as well as getting prepared for our 6-week Summer Enrichment Program.”
Shelby Harris - Alabama Network of Family Resources
Why did you join AmeriCorps? "I joined AmeriCorp to gain experience with working with children through the Bridges Afterschool Program. I also enjoy serving my community." What is your favorite part of national service? "My favorite part of national service is coming in contact with new people in my community through service and making my community a better place." What is your favorite thing to do when you are not serving? "One of my favorite things to do when not serving is
Johnathan Grace - AmeriCorps Instructional Support Team
Why did you join AmeriCorps ? "I joined AmeriCorps because it was a great opportunity to serve my community." What is your favorite part of national service? "I enjoy having the opportunity to make an impact in someone’s life." What is your favorite thing to do when you are not serving? "Spending time with my family and I’m also coach for a city recreational league basketball team of 10-11 year old boys. We played in the State Play-offs in Anniston Alabama and won 2nd Place.
Site Spotlight: Robert C. Hatch High School
How many members are serving at this site? This year we have 3 Teach For America teachers and AmeriCorps members working at R.C. Hatch High School. Kellen Wall and Nicholas Storment are in their second year teaching, and Kara Johnson is in her first year teaching. In addition, Darren Ramalho, a Teach For America and AmeriCorps alumnus, is in his third year teaching. What is your organizations goal at this site? Our goal is continue to partner with R.C. Hatch and Perry County
Taylor Thomas - Birmingham Engaging in STEM
Why did you join AmeriCorps? "I joined AmeriCorps because service has always been an important part of my life and I wanted to participate in something where I could interact with and help people." What is your favorite part of national service? "My favorite part of national service is that it offers opportunities to meet the needs of the entire Nation, yet caters to the specific needs of states, cities, and communities." What is your favorite thing to do when you’re not serv
