Member Spotlight: Amanda Autrey, AIST Alabama AmeriCorps Program

Meet Amanda Autrey, currently serving with McKenzie School, a service site of the AmeriCorps Instructional Support Team AmeriCorps program.

1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps?

I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I want to experience and learn new things.

2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity?

I want to learn various new experiences and new things. Learning these new things will help me in my professional and personal career journey.

3. What will your service focus on for the 2021-2022 program year?

My service will focus on engaging students in multiple settings in instructional assistance. Also, I will increase phonic awareness, accuracy, and fluency to translate text.

4. What are your plans after AmeriCorps?

After AmeriCorps, I plan to apply again for AmeriCorps or get my teacher's aide degree.

Thank you for your service Amanda!