What are some of the advantages of offering a year of my life as an AmeriCorps Member?
Consistently, members report that watching their targeted students improve and begin succeeding at school is the highlight of the program for them. They really see that their service is making a big difference. (See the piece by Alexis!) Many of our members are interested in pursuing a career in education after their term of service — some who didnt enter AmeriCorps with this expectation. For instance, upon exit, 63% of our 05/06 team pursued the teaching profession (teaching, finishing degree or credential work, another AmeriCorps term) and report that their year of experience made a HUGE difference! A quick look at where some of our 04/05 members went: Tim Vizhum selected for Teach for America (Jaclyn OBrien was also selected in 06/07), Reyna Meraz for the highly competitive UCSB Graduate teaching program. Daniel Lemes decided he liked serving in the school so much he used his Ed Award to get a Masters in Education at Antioch College and is now back teaching at his AmeriCorps site:
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