The Purple table

Helping in the 4th grade classroom at McNair Elementary showed me how important patience and adaptability are, especially when supporting a substitute teacher. I enjoyed interacting with the students, helping them stay focused, and seeing how much they benefit from encouragement and individual attention. This experience helped me better understand the challenges in classrooms and the importance of being present and supportive in educational spaces.

I arrived at 11:00 a.m. but did not leave until 2:00 p.m. because the first graders enjoyed having a volunteer so much that they wanted me to stay to help them with their independent learning, sit with them at lunch, and read with them. I enjoyed my time and I always love coming back to volunteer.