Helping children harvest knowledge

New Visions: Human Services & Special/Elementary Education students gave back to their host agency, St. Catherine's Center for Children in Albany, by volunteering at science stations for the Harvest Science Festival at the R. and E. May School on October 31.

Students helped prepare "oobleck," supervised arts and craft projects, did face painting and helped with food booths including "graphing your favorite apple" after tasting five different varieties.

"We couldn't have done this without the New Visions students!" Turina Parker, principal, said. "Not only do they intern in our classrooms twice a week, but they are always enthusiastic about helping with any type of special activity in the building. I was especially pleased that six of the [New Visions] students were able to extend their time into the afternoon to volunteer at the science festival all day. They really are a dedicated bunch."

The New Visions: Human Services & Special/Elementary Education program is in its seventh year. Twelve students from a variety of school districts, who have interest in elementary and special education, occupational therapy, art therapy, psychology and more, are exploring their career options through hands-on internships and honors and college-level work.

[Reported by Ms. Scherer 11.2.07]