We asked Erin Bullhorst to share what her experience as a first-time Study Buddy has taught her and what she would tell others who were considering becoming a Study Buddy. “When I invest my time to help give my study
Students Get in “The Reading Zone”
Kelsey was like most students in Tricia Grady’s 7th Grade English class. She only read when she had to, and she never read for pleasure. She thought the books in the Library were old and they didn’t interest her. Tyler,
I Get to Meet New People
Several years ago, the Custer Baker Intermediate School’s after-school Robotics Club was thriving. The teacher who started it brought in his own equipment and continued as a volunteer even after retirement. The Education Foundation made a grant to supplement his
Brayden Learned How to Make Friends
Brayden had a hard time making friends. It’s hard to make friends when you’re constantly getting in other people’s space, pushing them aside when you want to swing and so do others. When he started Kindergarten at Needham Elementary School,
Math in Motion Teaches Creativity, Problem Solving
How do you measure the height of a flag pole when the pole is upright, you’re on the ground and you don’t have a ladder? You use Math in Motion! Students in Brian Luse’s high school Geometry classes use equipment
Charlie Earned A Rambler Award
At the beginning of the school year, Charlie, a first grader, would sit by the door of the Music room by himself and not interact with Mrs. Taylor, the music teacher, or his classmates. When he finally began interacting with
Work hard first, then play games!
Taylor and I work hard together, because when she has finished the work her teacher sends, we get to play games and do puzzles. We only work together for an hour each week, but Taylor says it has helped her
We Don’t Always Do it Right the First Time
Riley comes bouncing into the cafeteria at Union Elementary on Thursday afternoons, She has already had a long day at school. I love her attitude and willingness to work hard on the lessons. Riley and I enjoy our relationship. She
Turtle Man
Study Connection was designed to help students who needed a little extra help in the academic world; however, this program has grown to be much more and have many unexpected ancillary benefits. My Study Student and I have worked together
Study Connection Makes Madison Feel Special
Madison and I have been together as Study Buddies for four years. We were matched at the beginning of her third grade year at Webb Elementary, which was my third year as a volunteer. An obviously bright kid, she had