Kayle Rowden, September 2023 - I have discovered that I actually have many personal strengths throughout my first month of service this school year. I've learned that I have great communication with my fellow AmeriCorps as well as teachers, and I am able to spread kindness even on my rough days. I have also had the sense of confidence in knowing what to do in certain situations. This is why I am so happy to be a part of AmeriCorps, because I feel more prepared than ever to go into my own classroom.
Gail Hanlon, August 2023 - I am super excited about working with the children - meeting them, helping them, and them helping me. I believe this year is going to be good for me. I am just so ready to help in any way I can.
​Abbi Burge, August 2023 -
As a returning member, I feel so much more confident in comparison to how I did last year. I am most excited to expand my knowledge in my specific content area and to build on my already existing relationships with the staff, but I am most looking forward to meeting the new students and seeing the old ones! I have loved building relationships with students and look forward to building on those.
Rita Chambers, August 2023 - This will be my fourth and final year with AmeriCorps. I am both excited and sad. I am starting a new adventure with a different teacher and a new classroom. Let the adventure begin!
Ian Edinger, August 2023 -
My first week with AmeriCorps was very motivating. I was able to meet the teachers I will be working with and iron out what the expectation were moving forward. I am excited to be working with the students and the band program. I remember the impact that some of my teachers had on me and I hope to have a similar effect on the students I will connect with. Matt Davis' presentation brought back a lot of good memories I made in high school and motivated me for this upcoming year of service.
Shannon Malone, September 2023 - My willingness to help/be flexible along with my calm personality/approach have helped the students and staff this year. One PreK teacher I work with told me the other day that my personality is so calm and it really helps the kiddos.
Camryn Marriott, August 2023 -
I am excited about the RISE program I will be helping with. I am excited to be working with new teachers as well as students that will be in the new program. I am a little nervous about the days and how they will differ from last year. Despite my nerves. I am still extremely excited to see how this program works, and I cannot wait to see how the year goes.
Steve France, August 2023 - This is my third year serving in AmeriCorps, and I am excited to serve just as much as I was my first year. Each year brings challenges, joy, and a chance to build new relationships within the community. It is the weekend before the start of school and I find myself thinking of the ways in which I will build rapport with the incoming freshmen. I am looking forward to seeing the students already affected by my service. The positive energy in the math department is always a highlight to my day as well. Service is rewarding, and at Eldon High School, you can sense the positivity. I look forward to the small group sessions, interactions in the class, and the comfort of knowing I serve in a place that values AmeriCorps.
Justice Shoemate, August 2023 - I'm excited to be able to help students reach their reading goals and be able to help them find new ways of learning. I hope I can encourage them to love reading. With a long summer off, I'm excited to see the kids again. I hope these students can reach all their academic goals, and feel excited about doing so.
Sarah Hammond, August 2023 - I am most excited about meeting new people and getting to create great relationships. I feel that it is going to be a great year to learn new things and discover what I really want to do in the future.
Robbin Landreth, August 2023 - I am most excited about getting to know the students and building relationships and bonds with them. I am also excited to help the kiddos who are struggling and are in need of extra help.
Kayla Holloway, August 2023 - One of my favorite things about AmeriCorps is the people you meet. Whether that is the students or the staff. I am really excited to work with the team I am on this year and to meet the new students I will be working with. I think that this year is one of the best years for me personally with AmeriCorps and I am really excited to see the things we get done this year.