Since becoming an AmeriCorps member, my life has completely changed for the better. Last year I came down from Wisconsin, and was placed at In the Pines North and Village Readers Family Education Program. I had the privilege of working with some wonderful kids and dedicated adults with literacy tutoring and teaching. My perspective on life completely changed and I realized how my life’s problems are very small compared to the true challenges of someone without literacy skills. It is something that everyone takes for granted in their daily lives. I also realized that I am only one person, but I am still one person, with much to give back to the world. I am who I am today because of the humbling experiences I’ve had, the guidance of my Coordinator, and the friends I’ve made for life. Since graduating, I’ve stayed in Florida and have been hired full time with the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition, where I continue to work for literacy. I’m very excited to still have some association with the new AmeriCorps team, because they remind me every day of the wonderful year I was blessed with!