Stories of Student Action
Ms. Schmierer is a special education teacher at Parkview Elementary in Wisconsin who said, “I think it is always a positive if kids can learn to reach outside of themselves to help others. It builds empathy and respect for different perspectives and experiences as well as can show kids...Read more
Ms. Koors is a teacher at Greensburg Jr. High School in Indiana who values teaching service and philanthropy “to help future adults to see the true value in helping others and their community.”
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Mr. Dickey is an art teacher at Union Township School Corporation in Indiana. “Teaching service and philanthropy to students allows them to see the world and learn where they fit in and how they can contribute, even through art!”
A large group of 250 K-5 students...Read more
Ms. Matheson is a Media Coordinator at Wesley Chapel Elementary School in North Carolina. “I feel it is important for our students to recognize how fortunate they are and that they can be helpful to others,” said Ms. Matheson. “Since they love to sew, I thought they should share their talents...Read more
Ms. Gehring and Ms. Weberding are teachers at Oldenburg Academy in Indiana who said, “We are a Franciscan school, and service is part of who we are. This was just another opportunity for us to learn about the world we live in and give back.”
Just over 215...Read more
Ms. Fisk and Ms. Weismiller are first grade teachers at Manchester Elementary School in Indiana. “I feel that the ultimate goal of teaching is to guide students to become good citizens and compassionate human beings,” said Ms. Fisk. “I care deeply about our world and the animals, so this...Read more
Ms. Ferris and Ms. Smith are Life Skills Teachers at Wildwood Elementary School in Michigan. “I want my students to learn how to give back to their community. Many times, when thinking about this I realized that the children are not vested in it. At our school, we do a lot of money or...Read more
Ms. Francis is a teacher at Buckeye Valley Middle School in Ohio. “Service-learning is embedded into my curriculum,” says Fracis. “My students gain valuable problem-solving skills, empathy and also potential career pathways by volunteering.”
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Ms. Kaminski and Ms. Geiss are instructional coaches at Morris Grade School in Illinois who believe “Students need a constant reminder on being kind and giving back to others. By teaching students service and giving, hopefully it will help make the world a better place.”
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Ms. D'Antonio is the Coordinator of Partnership & Internship Programs and Ms. Robbins is a teacher at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) in Georgia. “Our students are extremely motivated and high achieving,” said D’Antonio. “What our Service-Learning program...Read more
