Member Spotlight: Sandra Shelton, Selma AmeriCorps Program Member

Meet Sandra Shelton, Half Time Member, currently serving with Edgewood Elementary School, a service site of the Selma AmeriCorps program.

1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps? I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I want help tutor and mentor students. This allows me to give back to my community. This opportunity allows me to do what I love: helping people and working with children.

2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity? While serving with AmeriCorps, I can choose my career choice. My options are a teacher or counselor.

3. What will your service focus on for the 2019-2020 program year? During this program year, my service will focus on tutoring the students in reading and math.

4. What are your plans after AmeriCorps? After AmeriCorps, I am planning on opening a daycare and after school center.

Thank you for your service, Sandra!