AmeriCorps Spotlight: Christian Parks
Christian Parks is an AmeriCorps member passionate about mentorship, education, and personal growth. Through her service, she is dedicated to helping students build confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves while continuing to grow as a leader and educator. With a love for adventure, community, and inspiring youth, Christian brings positivity and purpose to everything she does. Learn more about her and her journey with AmeriCorps!
What do you like most about working with your students?
They’re constantly happy! They may have their moments but they want to bounce back just as fast. I also enjoy seeking the lightbulb go off in their minds!
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
A solid foundation for my future in education.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Teaching youth to be their best selves by giving everything 110% and never quitting on themselves.
“I was looking for something that would connect me to my service roots, and something could push me to grow deeper in my self.”
When you’re not mentoring/tutoring, what do you like to do for fun?
Rock climbing and concert going. Soon to be jet setting again!
What do you love about Atlanta?
How resilient and amazingly diverse our little slice of this planet is.
Share one quote/motto that you live by or that inspires you.
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.- Robert F. Kennedy
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