From the president
Alexis Sant, a student in University of North Florida's Elementary Education program, is dedicated to improving service to students in the local public school system. As an Americorps Junior Teacher, she recognized the need for free, easily-accessible support to teachers of English Language Learners, a large population in this community. Her experience working in the school system has given her valuable insight into the needs of both students and staff, and she is committed to making an impact. Alexis has been an active member of student organizations working to engage students in service-learning and educational opportunities throughout her time at UNF in many leadership roles.
Personal Statement
I work to address the root causes of social issues through the creation and participation of events as President of the UNF Compass Club, member of the Education Club and Ospreys 4 Change Club, and as an Osprey Community Ambassador at the Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement. As President of the UNF Compass Club, my goal is to encourage philanthropy and community service at the college level. We have partnered with local nursing homes to award donations we've collected as bingo prizes for residents and with Sierra Club to remove invasive species from the Tree Hill Nature Center in Jacksonville. Most recently, we have put together a workshop for UNF students to gain self-care tips from a Regional Suicide Prevention Specialist and information from the UNF Counseling Center to support their well-being. In my role as an Osprey AmeriCorps Junior Teacher through the Jacksonville Teaching Residency at UNF, I offer classroom service at local elementary schools. Based on my new field placement, I am compelled to pursue the Newman Civic Fellowship to support English Language Learners (ELLs) at an elementary level. My first field placement showed me what this can look like, and I want ELLs throughout Jacksonville to feel supported whether they are enrolled in an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) school or not. I believe that compiling easy and accessible resources would allow teachers to focus on embedding resources into lessons rather than finding them.