Quotes from teachers, former team leaders, students and volunteers
that have been a part of the program over the years...
"Alice, you are generous to show special interest in our MSU undergraduate Level 1 teacher license students; they benefit from participating in this truly unique experience. For many students it has been an affirming experience like none other." - Guy R. (MSU retired professor)
"I have really enjoyed my experience so far working with Project G.E.M and I am really sad that the semester is already half over. I have enjoyed working with the kids and getting to know them a lot more and see they specifically interact with each other." - Courtney W. (former team leader)
“It is always great to see something that reflects positively on the Model School in particular, and today’s teenagers in general.” -Gerald H (former teacher)
Classes in the arts allow students, especially those who have tendency toward restlessness, to focus on tasks that force their inner creativity to surface.” -Michelle T (former team leader)
“I feel my experiences through Project GEM has opened my eyes to bigger and better things in the field of education.”-Ben O (former team leader)
"So far my volunteer experience has been very fulfilling and educational. My purpose for volunteering was to explore the diversity in children and to improve my experience working with children. I have learned a lot so far like patience, better understanding of some children's needs and lastly I have learned how to communicate better." -Kayla D. (MSU service-learning student)
“Thank you for arranging the wonderful trip to McGowan’s Pioneer Farmstead…Project GEM events open up the world to us!-Susan (former teacher)
“I think you(r) organization is wonderful and helps a lot of youths get involved in their community.” -Wendi L (local volunteer)
“I not only tutored these kids academically, I tutored them for life.” -Grady R (former team leader)
“Thank you for all you do for the service-learning students. It is greatly appreciated.”
-Ann S (college professor)
“I think that the time and effort you are putting to work with these kids is really commendable.”
-Nauman (former intern)
“Project GEM has provided creative and engaging learning opportunities to some of the neediest and most challenging students within our school district.” -John K (Special Ed. Director)
“It gives a unique opportunity to interact with others and be creative with art.” - Ann L (former team leader)
“They are proud of themselves because of what they can create.” - Amanda R (former team leader)
“It gives them a positive outlet for expression of emotions through a variety of color and media. They get to have their work displayed at a real gallery which makes them enthusiastic.”
- Dustin W (former team leader)
“Project GEM sets the challenge and provides excellent resource(s) for students to develop parts of themselves previously disregarded.” -Susan G (retired teacher)
“I do not think any textbook or lecture is capable of conveying the insight I gained through working with students at the center.” -Allan B (former team leader)
“…I would like to thank you for the opportunity to work with these students. I never thought this would impact my life the way it has. Thank you so much!!!” -Justin M (former team leader)
“Through this program, I was exposed to a tremendous amount of experiences that have helped me better understand the direction of my professional career.” -Danette K (MSU service-learning student)
“It was a learning experience, I really enjoyed working with the students, they are truly amazing kids, that will have bright futures because of programs like this and the people who help out with them.”
-Lori H (former MSU service-learning student)
“Service-Learning is often identified by students as the most important part of our course in Human Relations in a Multi-cultural Society. We appreciate the partnership we have with your organization and view you as teachers with us for our students.” -Darrol B (MSU professor)
“The educational opportunities and service experience you have provided are without equal.”
-Glen B (former special ed. teacher)
“Project GEM is an essential part of the education and caring suggest by the philosophy, ‘It takes a whole village to raise a child.’” -Susan G (retired teacher)
“The organization and dedication of this project made it very unique and very inviting to make one want to join.” - Veronica G (community volunteer)
“It gives them experiences they otherwise may not get and it allows them to directly see and understand what else takes place around their communities.” - Mary H. (local volunteer speaker)
“Project GEM events open up the world to us!” - Susan (retired teacher)
"I have really enjoyed my experience so far working with Project G.E.M and I am really sad that the semester is already half over. I have enjoyed working with the kids and getting to know them a lot more and see they specifically interact with each other." - Courtney W. (former team leader)
“It is always great to see something that reflects positively on the Model School in particular, and today’s teenagers in general.” -Gerald H (former teacher)
Classes in the arts allow students, especially those who have tendency toward restlessness, to focus on tasks that force their inner creativity to surface.” -Michelle T (former team leader)
“I feel my experiences through Project GEM has opened my eyes to bigger and better things in the field of education.”-Ben O (former team leader)
"So far my volunteer experience has been very fulfilling and educational. My purpose for volunteering was to explore the diversity in children and to improve my experience working with children. I have learned a lot so far like patience, better understanding of some children's needs and lastly I have learned how to communicate better." -Kayla D. (MSU service-learning student)
“Thank you for arranging the wonderful trip to McGowan’s Pioneer Farmstead…Project GEM events open up the world to us!-Susan (former teacher)
“I think you(r) organization is wonderful and helps a lot of youths get involved in their community.” -Wendi L (local volunteer)
“I not only tutored these kids academically, I tutored them for life.” -Grady R (former team leader)
“Thank you for all you do for the service-learning students. It is greatly appreciated.”
-Ann S (college professor)
“I think that the time and effort you are putting to work with these kids is really commendable.”
-Nauman (former intern)
“Project GEM has provided creative and engaging learning opportunities to some of the neediest and most challenging students within our school district.” -John K (Special Ed. Director)
“It gives a unique opportunity to interact with others and be creative with art.” - Ann L (former team leader)
“They are proud of themselves because of what they can create.” - Amanda R (former team leader)
“It gives them a positive outlet for expression of emotions through a variety of color and media. They get to have their work displayed at a real gallery which makes them enthusiastic.”
- Dustin W (former team leader)
“Project GEM sets the challenge and provides excellent resource(s) for students to develop parts of themselves previously disregarded.” -Susan G (retired teacher)
“I do not think any textbook or lecture is capable of conveying the insight I gained through working with students at the center.” -Allan B (former team leader)
“…I would like to thank you for the opportunity to work with these students. I never thought this would impact my life the way it has. Thank you so much!!!” -Justin M (former team leader)
“Through this program, I was exposed to a tremendous amount of experiences that have helped me better understand the direction of my professional career.” -Danette K (MSU service-learning student)
“It was a learning experience, I really enjoyed working with the students, they are truly amazing kids, that will have bright futures because of programs like this and the people who help out with them.”
-Lori H (former MSU service-learning student)
“Service-Learning is often identified by students as the most important part of our course in Human Relations in a Multi-cultural Society. We appreciate the partnership we have with your organization and view you as teachers with us for our students.” -Darrol B (MSU professor)
“The educational opportunities and service experience you have provided are without equal.”
-Glen B (former special ed. teacher)
“Project GEM is an essential part of the education and caring suggest by the philosophy, ‘It takes a whole village to raise a child.’” -Susan G (retired teacher)
“The organization and dedication of this project made it very unique and very inviting to make one want to join.” - Veronica G (community volunteer)
“It gives them experiences they otherwise may not get and it allows them to directly see and understand what else takes place around their communities.” - Mary H. (local volunteer speaker)
“Project GEM events open up the world to us!” - Susan (retired teacher)