Meet Margaret Cartner, a High School Spanish Teacher at Huffman High School, a service site of the Teach for America Alabama AmeriCorps program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I want to help bring quality education to the students who do not currently have access to one. 2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I want my students to become lifelong learners and gain the confidence to take risks for th

Meet Mignon Burton, a High School Science Teacher, currently serving with Greensboro High School, a service site of the Teach for America Alabama AmeriCorps program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I wanted to make a difference and give back. 2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I want to see students' growth in their appreciation for science and possibly consider having a career in the science fie

Meet Ashlyn Jones, Enrichment Educator, currently serving with Tuscaloosa’s One Place, a service site of the Educate Alabama AmeriCorps Program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I wanted to provide direct service to people in my community. 2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I want to grow my networking skills and learn more about non-profit organizations. 3. What will your service focus on for the

Meet Lauren Erwin, Math Teacher, currently serving with Green Acres Middle School, a service site of the Teach for America Alabama AmeriCorps program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I want to be active in the community. 2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I want to do community service opportunities in person and for my community. 3. What will your service focus on for the 2021-2022 program year?

Meet Lauren Carey, an Elementary Teacher at Carrie A. Tuggle Elementary School, a service site of the Teach for America Alabama AmeriCorps program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I joined the program because the AmeriCorps mission aligns with my values and career goals. I spent years leading up to college helping students with negatively impacted mindsets by the educational opportunity gap. Throughout college, each career path I chose revolved around advocating for

Meet Carlie Frederick, Enrichment Educator, currently serving with SAFE, a service site of the Educate Alabama AmeriCorps Program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I enjoyed my last service and wanted to become a member again. 2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I want to learn skills that will help me with my career in elementary education. 3. What will your service focus on for the 2021-2022 prog

Meet Jennifer Fox, a 7th-Grade English Language Arts Teacher in Shades Valley School, a service site of the Teach for America Alabama AmeriCorps program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join the AmeriCorps program to change the opportunity gap. I believe every child deserves a quality education. Furthermore, I want to be a part of the movement of incredible people to ensure that happens. 2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunit

Meet Jacquelyn Craig, a 7th-Grade Life Science Teacher in Putnam Middle School, a service site of the Teach for America Alabama AmeriCorps program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because the program interested me. Also, I knew that I would be a great fit! 2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I want to increase my students’ self-development and self-confidence. Also, I want to encourage them to set goals f

Meet Mallory Pope, Enrichment Educator, currently serving with SAFE, a service site of the Educate Alabama AmeriCorps Program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I was a part of the Bridges after-school program as a kid. I enjoyed how helpful the teachers were to me. Furthermore, I wanted to do the same thing in the future for another child. 2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I want to expand my com

Meet Harry Sisco III, 4th-Grade Teacher, currently serving with Greensboro Elementary School, a service site of the Teach for America Alabama AmeriCorps program. 1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I want to serve and connect with like-minded individuals. Also, I want to make transformational changes in education. 2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? I want to build lifelong relationships with my stude