Here is recent news from Ashley Dempsky (class of '08):
"Americorps, which is often called the 'domestic Peace Corps,' is a multi-faceted government volunteer program wherein members can serve in different ways. I work in the education area of AmeriCorps for a program called KernCorps AmeriCorps, named after Kern County in California. Due to the socio-economic challenges many people in the poorer areas of Kern County face (gang activity, poverty, unstable family life, etc) their education often suffers. I work at what is called a 'community high school' where students who have been expelled from the public school system attend until their expulsion period is over. The two areas in which these students struggle the most with are Reading and Math; many of them are below fourth-grade standards. I work with about 20 students a week, tutoring them and helping them prepare for their high school exit exams which they need to pass in order to receive a diploma. AmeriCorps state and local programs require a one year commitment, so I will be busy with this until next summer! It's challenging but rewarding at the same time."
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