Within the Horizons community at Norwood, “solidarity” is seen as us (the volunteers, teachers, site directors, teacher assistants, and program assistant) providing the students with a safe place to spend their summer while also improving on their academic skills. Through the actions we do like helping kids in class or just talking with them andContinue reading “Solidarity at Horizons at Norwood”
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Transition From School
My position at Horizons Washington through Americorp does not start until June 20th. For the time being, I have decided to spend my time at home in Woodstock, Georgia. The transition back into my life at home has been weird and different. In Tallahassee, I had gotten used to my busy schedule and sort ofContinue reading “Transition From School”
Education Accessibility and Other Structural Inequalities
Within this community, I have observed a couple of structural inequalities. One of them being the educational opportunities provided to students with invisible and visible disabilities in Maryland and also throughout the U.S. Our orientation for the families and their students is called the ice cream social, where students are able to get popsicles andContinue reading “Education Accessibility and Other Structural Inequalities”
Daily Routine of a Program Assistant for Horizons Greater Washington Through Americorp VISTA
My daily routine consists of waking up around 6-6:30 am, with the hopes of leaving at 7:30. I change, make breakfast and sometimes coffee, if time permits me to because at the moment I do not have a microwave to warm my milk. Between 7:20-7:30, I am walking to my car, my head praying thatContinue reading “Daily Routine of a Program Assistant for Horizons Greater Washington Through Americorp VISTA”
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