ALL THE RIGHT MOVES
When I was growing up, my teachers were always the ones that I looked up to the most. They always seemed to …
‘SPRINKLED WITH SENTIMENTS OF NOSTALGIA AND HOPE’
Stepping into Broad Ripple Magnet School for the first time was like a breath of fresh air, sprinkled with sentiments of nostalgia …
‘NOT ONLY DO THEY HAVE TALENT, THEY HAVE GUTS’
The students at Broad Ripple continue to amaze me every time I’m in the classroom with them. Being a creative writing student …
‘WHERE WANDERING MINDS FIND REFUGE’
“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 …
‘ICE-CREAM-PIZZA INCREDIBLE’
Sessions at Butler Writers always start the same way. Questions questions questions. What’s your favorite book? What do you want to be …
‘I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE SCHOOL AND ITS STUDENTS THAT DAY’
The first time I walked into the science laboratory at Broad Ripple Magnet School for Butler Writers, I had no idea what …
DANCING IN THE SCHOOLS
Each day we go into Broad Ripple Magnet School, we set out with the goal of getting the students we mentor to …
‘IT’S REALLY AN INCREDIBLE THING…’
I am consistently surprised by the creativity and ability that these kids are showing at such a young age. They’re all so …
‘THE BEST THING I’VE EVER DONE IN MY LIFE…’
Who knew that the most chaotic and stressful part of my semester would be the best thing I’ve ever done in my …
‘MENTORS NEVER ACTUALLY SAY GOODBYE’
“Friends never say goodbye” — Elton John OK, more like mentors never actually say goodbye. After this long, exhausting and equally wonderful …