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Distracting socks. Favorite 826 memory? My most favorite recent memory was when a student, who barely talked during the entire workshop, read his story out loud on the last day of the session. He was as courageous as Captain America. Please describe your ideal pizza. Ranch dressing, cheese, more cheese, much more cheese, artichokes and candles. Tell the world a little bit about your 826 volunteering so far. The students and volunteers in the Writer's Clubs and Wee-bots have been inspiring and joyful. They approach each topic with enthusiasm and listen attentively as people share and reflect. The students are courageous - they take chances by writing what they feel and sharing their thoughts and words with people they only barely know. The volunteers give their whole hearts to create a positive, uplifting experience. I am so fortunate to share a little time with these creative, committed individuals. My heart sings when I am present at 826. Favorite spice? Basil. What are you superstitious about? Never put shoes on your bed. Will definitely bring bad luck. Hidden talents? Singing loudly off-key, dancing underwater, watching golden finches eat birdseed. Favorite book? To Kill a Mockingbird. What was the best Halloween costume you ever sported? The cow that jumped over the moon. Words of wisdom to fellow and future volunteers? Soak up the sunshine! Keep volunteering at 826. What is the best strategy for surviving the robot apocalypse?
Camping in a Costco (they have everything there!) Please describe your ideal pizza. Cheese, cheese, and more cheese! And of course garlic crust...YUM! Favorite spice? Garlic Powder (Tastes good and keeps the vampires away!) What are you superstitious about? I like wearing a specific blueberry colored jacket on all my important test days. Best Halloween costume? Human Sized Whoopee Cushion Hidden talents? Freestyle Dancing Favorite book? Catcher in the Rye Tell the world a little bit about your 826 volunteering so far. I mostly do afterschool tutoring so that has to be my number 1. Math homework in particular is my favorite, so that's what I've been doing weekly online with one of the students! Favorite 826 memory? Telling a student that I am unable to see pictures so they had to describe Minecraft to me in writing (it worked)! Words of wisdom to fellow and future volunteers? Try to gamify homework or reading. It makes the activity more fun for you and the student. Studies have shown even adults can keep more attentive if you make something into a game! How FUN :) What is the best strategy for surviving the robot apocalypse?
A squirt gun Please describe your ideal pizza. A simple cheese pizza, however I am rather particular that there is more cheese than sauce. Favorite spice? salt and pepper What are you superstitious about? I have an orange mechanical pencil that I invariably use for all my school work. I worry if I use any other pencil I will not perform as well. Best Halloween costume? Power ranger Hidden talents? N/A Favorite book? When Breath Becomes Air Paul Kalanithi Tell the world a little bit about your 826 volunteering so far. I have greatly enjoyed working with students during writers club and individually with their homework. It is so rewarding to see students' confidence grow and watch their interests raise in subjects I am passionate about. Favorite 826 memory? My initial start to tutoring was delayed as a result of COVID-19. In a time of great stress and uncertainty, I was nervous to how I could help young students. In my first week tutoring, the writing challenge was to describe a hero. Hearing students' optimism that that their heroes, the doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic, would keep us safe and healthy assuaged many of my own fears for the future. This showed me the students can teach and help me as much as I can help them. Words of wisdom to fellow and future volunteers? Do not be afraid to make a mistake. To err is human. Making a mistake while helping a student allows them to know you do not expect perfection. It makes the students more comfortable taking risks and trying new things. |
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