AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Andrew Tanner, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Why did you apply to be an Indy Reads AmeriCorps WorkLiteracy Coach? I applied because I am often teased as an eternal student and learner. As a nontraditional student and aspiring writer, public speaker, and educator – I saw this as an amazing opportunity to test […]

AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Annalia Hopper, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Why did you apply to be an Indy Reads AmeriCorps WorkLiteracy Coach? I applied to be an AmeriCorps member with Indy Reads because when I was young, I struggled with severe dyslexia myself. It was a long, hard journey to get where I am today, but […]

AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Georgia Green, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Favorite memory so far as an Indy Reads AmeriCorps Member? My favorite memory so far is a tough one. I was working with a student and they had a breakdown over math. That student didn’t come back for over a week and I thought that we […]

AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Sam Henthorn, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Favorite band/musician? My favorite musician is probably my dad, Doug Henthorn. But, if that seems too much like nepotism, I’d probably say Led Zeppelin. Favorite memory so far as an Indy Reads AmeriCorps Member? One day during a group tutoring session, I decided to organize a […]

AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Camille Arnett, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach If you were sorted into any of the Harry Potter houses, which one would it be? I’ve been given both Ravenclaw and Slytherin which makes me skeptical of the whole system. Why did you apply to be an Indy Reads AmeriCorps WorkLiteracy Coach? I applied to […]

AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Joseph Raymond, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach What is a quote you love or a mantra you live by? People are their actions, not their words, or “you will know them by their fruits”. Why did you apply to be an Indy Reads AmeriCorps WorkLiteracy Coach? I’ve found it difficult to do much […]

AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Anna Kane, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Favorite memory so far as an Indy Reads AmeriCorps Member? The time a student who spoke very little English used Google Translate to enthusiastically say, “I love you teachers! Thank you for class!” It warmed my heart for weeks, and made the work we do here […]

AmeriCorps Member Spotlight Macy Barwick, Indy Reads WorkLiteracy Coach Favorite memory so far as an Indy Reads AmeriCorps Member? Playing games with the students in the ELL class. They are super competitive and have totally mastered the art of trash talk. I love it. Last book you read? Severance by Ling Ma Favorite band/musician? Phoebe […]