“This year, I learned that leadership often means inspiring others to work hard by working hard myself.”
-Christopher Potter, 22, from Arlington, MA, serving at
Beech Street Elementary School
“This year, I learned that when words like ‘realistic’, ‘doubt’ and ‘why’ are transformed into words like ‘idealistic’, ‘believe’ and ‘why not’, incredible change is possible.”
-Grace Slobodzian, 22, from Flemington, NJ, serving at
Parker-Varney Elementary School
“This year, I learned everyone has something significant to offer to the big picture no matter how seemingly small it may be.”
– Byron Horne, 23, from Raymore, MO, serving as a
Project Leader
“This year, I learned that I am broken. But by building others who are also broken, I become whole.”
– Andy Jordan, 23, from Milford, MA, serving at
Parker-Varney Elementary School
“This year, I learned how strong the power of young people truly is.”
– Harvey Vincent, 23, from Hockessin, DE, serving at
Bakersville Elementary School
“This year I learned a higher level of professionalism.”
– Dustin A. Rivard, 20, from Manchester, NH, serving at
Henry Wilson Elementary School
“This year, I learned that I can make a difference.”
– Nicholas Richard Tracey, 18. from Merrimack, NH, serving at
Beech Street Elementary School
“This year, I learned the world doesn’t need “I”, the world needs “we”. That is the way we go from individuals to communities, from progress to success, and from strangers to family.”
– Neal Hunter, 20, from Eden, NY, serving at
Parker-Varney Elementary School
“This year I learned that the whole school, whole child theory truly works when put into practice. Role modeling for students is a way of life.”
– Yulissa Hidalgo, 22, from New York City, NY, serving at
Beech Street Elementary School
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