Member Spotlight: Jeremiah Grace, AIST Alabama AmeriCorps Program

Meet Jeremiah Grace, AIST Member, currently serving with the McKenzie School, a service site of the AmeriCorps Instructional Support Team AmeriCorps program.

1. What motivated you to join AmeriCorps?

I was motivated to join AmeriCorps because I heard it is a good program. Also, I believe that it will help with my professional development.

2. What would you like to get out of this service opportunity?

I want to learn how to handle various responsibilities and ways to persevere to get things done.

3. What will your service focus on for the 2021-2022 program year?

My service will focus on engaging students in one-one and group instructional assistance. Also, I will increase phonic awareness, accuracy, and fluency to translate text.

4. What are your plans after AmeriCorps?

After AmeriCorps, I plan to have a career as a radiologist and relocate to Texas.

Thank you for your service Jeremiah!