“I wanted to spend a year doing something that would help me grow and better prepare me for a career as a physician. Because of my Math Corps experience I was accepted to the University of Minnesota Medical School!”
J’uana Jones
“The students make it all worth it. I’m shy and I don’t have a teaching background, but the students helped me. They show me the difference I’m making.”
Sonya Hill
“There are so many kids that need one-on-one help instead of a large classroom setting. I know that if we had more tutors serving, there would be an increase in students who are good at learning!”
Kamika Willis
“If you want to make a difference in your community, this is how to do it.”
Keven Tell
“Serving with Reading Corps and Math Corps helped move me to the next level. Today, I’m a sixth grade science teacher at Stanford Middle School in the Minneapolis Public Schools District!”
Thank You, Members: AmeriCorps Week 2021
This AmeriCorps Week, we’re celebrating members who get things done for their communities! It’s been a challenging year and you’ve…
Math Corps Matters
This story was published originally by ServeMinnesota. When Daniel Winker’s test scores made it clear that the Burnsville fifth-grader was struggling…
Willie Day
“I get to apply skills I learned in college to teach math to school students. And I find it rewarding that I can make a difference in their success. I like being part of their becoming more confident as they improve upon their math skills.”
Stories of Service During COVID-19
When Minnesota schools closed in response to the COVID-19 crisis, our members stepped up. Over the last few weeks, reading…