SMITHA MAHESH | CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY The impact of a community school coordinator goes beyond a school. In fact, a community school coordinator shapes polices in government; grants in a community; and partnerships with community organizations. Throughout the summer I have learned the interpersonal dynamics between a school, neighboring communities,…
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SMITHA MAHESH | CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY This week was a week filled with teamwork, leadership, and learning! From Tuesday through Thursday, I attended the Community School Coordinator Summer Institute 2018 at Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle School. This 3-day conference gave me the wonderful opportunity to meet many community school coordinators across…
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SMITHA MAHESH | CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY Week 4 has been largely a self-reflecting week. When I think back to the goals I had in week one, I am proud to say I accomplished many of them and found new goals to achieve within a matter of four weeks. In the…
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SMITHA MAHESH | CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY The sun was beaming on the grassy field as the wind blew the wispy hair of the trees. Leaves danced along the hot cement floor, giggling with joy and wonder. As I stood on a small hill, I look out towards the field, where…
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SMITHA MAHESH | CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY As the elementary and middle school year was ending, I had the chance to meet bright students, enthusiastic faculty and staff, and continue working on our projects. This week, I finished a critical step of the project: categorizing reasons of students’ long periods of…
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SMITHA MAHESH | CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY First week of work can summed into one word: creative. During my first week, I had to use a lot of creativity to make products that would aid in our summer project- letters to parents/families; informative pamphlets; brainstorming data organization; and coming up with…
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SMITHA MAHESH | CHILD FIRST AUTHORITY Wow! Time flew so quick but orientation was jammed packed with fun and exciting experiences! The highlight of orientation would be facing my fears and challenges, meeting new people and befriending the CIIP community, and learning more about myself in regards to my values…
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