Miah de Graft-Biney
Sep 12, 2017
1 min read
Why did you join AmeriCorps? I joined Teach For America because I believe in the mission of wanting to have a positive impact on students in low-income communities through the fostering of strong teacher-student relationships and building a network of like-minded individuals.
What is your favorite part of national service? I love building relationships with my students and parents.
What is your favorite thing to do when you are not serving/working? When I am not working, I love to read.
What is your favorite snack? Fruit.
What is your favorite soda? Coca-Cola.
What are your plans after AmeriCorps? After I finish my commitment with Teach For America, I would like to attend graduate school to continue my foreign language studies.
Teach For America sounds like intense but meaningful work—building those relationships with students and parents probably keeps you going on the hard days. When you need something completely low-stakes to unwind, I’ve been messing around with Scritchy Scratchy, this weirdly satisfying scratch-card game you can just play in your browser. Nice contrast to the emotional labor of teaching.
Their decision to join AmeriCorps through Teach For America clearly reflects a strong commitment to making Geometry Dash a meaningful difference in low-income communities. They are motivated not just by the idea of service, but by the belief that strong teacher-student relationships can create lasting impact. This shows a values-based approach centered on education, equity, and community building.