Member Spotlight: LaTonya Johnson, AmeriCorps Instructional Support Teams

Meet LaTonya Johnson, AIST Member, currently serving with Bright Beginnings, a service site of the AmeriCorps Instructional Support Team AmeriCorps program.

1. What will your service focus on this year?

During this program year, my service will focus on providing direct support to economically disadvantaged children. This service will help Pre-K programs develop school readiness skills in terms of social development and literacy skills pertaining to book knowledge. I will be demonstrating useful math development skills that will have a set of specific and measurable indicators.

2. What inspired you to serve as an AmeriCorps member?

I was inspired to serve because I have children in the school system, and I want to be able to help them and other children learn and succeed.

3. What advice would you give someone interested in serving with your AmeriCorps State program?

AmeriCorps is a great way to gain experience in the school system and with volunteer service.

Thank you for your service,LaTonya!