Category Archives: Take Ten Volunteers

Volunteer takes pride in student growth

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Daniel

By Abby Balmert Departing from the classroom with my fifth graders on the last day of fall semester’s Take Ten program, I was filled with hope. In the past few months, I have watched with pride as the kids eagerly … Continue reading →

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Learning is fun!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Lauren

By Victoria Tokarski, Take Ten Volunteer and Blogger of the Week Have fun with the students! They really like learning from you, even if they don’t show it. If you are having fun with them while you are teaching them, … Continue reading →

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Why is it important to plan?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Lauren

By Melissa Buddie, Take Ten Volunteer Over the past few months, my team and I have learned to adapt our lesson plan to unforeseen challenges or circumstances. This has not always been easy for our team. Sometimes, we are forced … Continue reading →

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What will Take Ten students take with them?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Lauren

By Amy Porter, Take Ten Volunteer and Blogger of the week As the spring semester of Take Ten comes to a close, I hope that my group of students take away the idea that they have the power to make … Continue reading →

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Take Ten Team presents at Hannah & Friends

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Lauren

Yesterday, Take Ten Director Ellen Kyes presented a workshop on conflict resolution and violence prevention at Hannah & Friends in South Bend.  Kyes was assisted by Take Ten Team Members Lauren Kross and Rachael Foster. Attendees gained knowledge about the … Continue reading →

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What is your biggest challenge as a volunteer?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Lauren
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How is bullying connected to technology?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Lauren

By Anna Boarini, Take Ten Volunteer “Technology is an amazing when it works,” said my Mom. I agree with her, but I would add that technology is an amazing thing when it works and is used in a positive manner. … Continue reading →

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How has technology changed bullying?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Lauren

By Melissa Buddie, Take Ten Volunteer Technology has presented new challenges in combating bullying in school. Through cell phones and social media, a student can bully another from outside the classroom. This makes it hard for the victim to escape … Continue reading →

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How do students impact the classroom environment?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Lauren

By Carlos Leyva, Take Ten Volunteer and AmeriCorps member I love the atmosphere of excitement and yearning to learn in the classroom when I enter. The students bring an energy that helps us teach Take Ten effectively. The most rewarding … Continue reading →

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Take Ten is time well spent

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Lauren

By Thomas Mann, Take Ten Volunteer I look forward to Take Ten every week because I enjoy interacting with the students. I enjoy laughing at the jokes, seeing that they understand the ideas that we share with them, and getting … Continue reading →

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