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Corps Year: 2008 |
Describe where you live. What is your neighborhood like?
I live in a neighborhood similar to the area in which my students reside which allows me to truly feel like a part of the community. Rent is inexpensive and I love it!
What do you like most about living in Indianapolis?
I love the fact that it has the big city feel, without the smog, litter, and heay traphic, while still maintaining a small town atmosphere.. However, if I wanted to go to a larger city, I am only a three hour drive from Chicago. With Indianapolis having a major airport, flights are relatively cheap as well. I also enjoy the buzz of the downtown area. Indianapolis, unlike other cities, has managed to reconstruct and revitalize its downtown area to create a beautiful art district and have the center of the city alive with people, art and food.
What is your everyday life like?
I choose get up early to be to school by 6 a.m.. I teach until 2:30 p.m. when school gets out and on some days I tutor until 4:30 or 5:00 p.m.. By almost a unanimous vote my students have elected me to be the Drill team coach. Because of this, I am the adviser to this new organization on campus and twice a week I stay after school and coach.
What is the nightlife/weekend-life like in Indianapolis?
Honestly, I like to sleep and relax on Fridays and Saturdays. However, I have taken advantage of some of the opportunities that Indianapolis has to offer. The Indianapolis Museum of Art is beautiful. There are several bars and clubs in the Broad Ripple area that cater to recent college graduates.
How would you describe the Indianapolis corps culture?
The tight knit nature of our corps is amazing. Unlike other regions with incredibly large numbers of corps members, the Indianapolis corps is very close with a little less than 50 people. During institute, many other regions complimented our region on how tight we were. This closeness created a beautiful network of support.
What does the achievement gap look like in your school?
I have some eighth graders reading on a second grade level.. The academic achievement gap is real and as an Indianapolis corps member, I feel I am helping to improve the conditions that have caused this gap.
What do you think is the greatest misconception people have about Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is not a cornfield! Many of my friends who knew I was moving to Indianapolis thought that I was relocating to a cornfield. Yes, there is a large amount of corn in Indiana, but Indianapolis is not just a large field.
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