Broad Ripple, Page 2

The students at Broad Ripple continue to amaze me every time I’m in the classroom with them. Being a creative writing student …

“Sorry. I don’t like eye contact. It freaks me out.” “That’s fine. I don’t like shaking hands with people.” This exchange lasted …

Sessions at Butler Writers always start the same way. Questions questions questions. What’s your favorite book? What do you want to be …

The first time I walked into the science laboratory at Broad Ripple Magnet School for Butler Writers, I had no idea what …

Each day we go into Broad Ripple Magnet School, we set out with the goal of getting the students we mentor to …

I am consistently surprised by the creativity and ability that these kids are showing at such a young age. They’re all so …

First Day Jitters We walked orange streaked hallways with imposing red lockers. Around the corners, whispers in huddles. We readied the sandwiches. …

Already, I have been able to get into a rhythm with a specific group of students. They seem to have a lot …

I have said it many times and I’m not scared to say it again: being at Broad Ripple is like stepping into …

Wow. It’s hard to describe this program. It’s exhausting. It’s gratifying. It’s terrifying. But most of all, it makes me want to …