Our Stories

1. Success!
These are stories about students who get a critical academic boost when working intensively with older adults.

• The teacher asked me to work with a second grader one-on-one because the little girl was very quiet." Read more >
• In the beginning, Bob was a little hesitant about the idea of mentoring. He worried that his academic skills were a little rusty. Read more >

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2. Introducing...
Here, Experience Corps members provide insight into their backgrounds, their motivations for joining, and what they've learned on the job.

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  Gertie Sleeper
  Still Teaching.
  Gertie Sleeper is a retired teacher’s aide in San Francisco.
  I joined Experience Corps because
  I wanted to help the community. I live right down the street from the school, and I knew I could help the youngsters there.
  The best part of being an Experience Corps member
  Praising the kids and seeing them be enthusiastic about learning. They are...
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  Bill Wolff
  still among friends.
  Bill Wolff is a retired marketing specialist in Boston.
  I joined Experience Corps because
  I wanted to stay active after 40-plus years of "normal" employment. I also wanted to do something that would provide long-term value in my own neighborhood.
  The best part of tutoring is
  giving positive reinforcement and direction to kids. They respond so enth...
  More on Bill Wolff >



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