A short story from Brittany Bellucci in her Communication capstone course Winter 2011.

“As a child I grew up with an interest in science.  I was involved in the Science Olympiad and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.  However, as I graduated into middle school my love for science soon began to fizzle.   The teachers that taught my courses did not communicate effectively enough to sustain my love for science.  When I entered high school, my teacher was passionate about the subject and about his students.  He had touched a spot in my brain that had been disengaged for many years.  My love and interest for science was pulled out and he rekindled the flame that I thought had been lost.”

 When Brittany had the opportunity to engage in a community learning service project this semester, she knew what to do.   

 “Spreading the passion I have about science with my former teachers’ students allows me to share something with many that I am interested in and at one time thought was gone forever."

Teachers inspire students.  And, in so many ways, students inspire teachers.