“My interpretation volunteers are able to communicate with parents in a caring, supportive way---that motivates the parent to follow through on referrals, make and keep appointments---enhancing the academic skills of our students.“
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Elvia Diaz – Volunteer of the Year Finalist (2008-09)Elvia’s vibrant spirit and unique ability to foster a sense of community among others really make her stand out as a school volunteer. “Her humanism and empathy shine.” Read more... Mary Lucid - Volunteer of the Year Finalist (2008-09)
Mary engaged in the coursework right along with the students – she did the homework assignments, wrote essays, and took tests so she could understand exactly what the class was going through. Read more...
George Kelly – Volunteer of the Year (2008-09)
“From the moment he walks through the door for a weekly reading, the class
is energized. George is a part of our lives. Not just a weekly volunteer.”
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Helen Cooluris
Helen has been volunteering since 2007, when she first decided to put
her skills as a licensed psychologist to use for the good of public school
students. Read more…
Jack Fulcher
“He is our classroom mascot, always rooting for us and encouraging us.”
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The Horace Mann Music & Social Club (Darren Morgan,
William Gage Davis, Ed Hernandez, Josh Levine & Christopher Wong)
Every Tuesday is “Music Day,” a day when students can look forward to
learning how to beat a drum, blow into a reed, or make a D chord. Read
more…
Patricia Toomey
Every Wednesday in Lori Brook’s 3rd grade classroom begins with eager
faces and earnest questioning: “When is Ms. Patti going to get here?”
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Hoa Tran – Volunteer of the Year (2007-08)
Hoa has shared a wealth of computer-related knowledge, and most importantly,
demonstrated the generosity of the human heart.
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