Blog 4 Columns – Masonry - Family Connection-Communities In Schools of Athens

Korbyn Boyd, one of two Site Coordinator at Clarke Central, was raised in nonprofits. Both of her parents worked in service of others, so after an earlier career in marketing...

Robinson: ‘I know I’m making a difference in changing their lives’

05 Mar 2018

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Rodney Robinson began working in the security department at Clarke Central High School ten years ago. Today, he serves as one of the school’s two Site Coordinators. FC-CIS sat down...

Kinman: How your donations impact the community through FC-CIS

28 Feb 2018

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Board President (and former ACC Commissioner) Alice Kinman discusses the impact of education on our communities as well as why we should all make it our mission to support programs...

Crawford: Helping to guide students through the challenges of high school

26 Feb 2018

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Kijuana Crawford can relate to her students at Cedar Shoals because she once walked the halls of the high school herself. Born and raised in Athens Clarke-County, she was a...

The Impact of FC-CIS Collaborative Efforts on Early Childhood Education

19 Feb 2018

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According to Tim Johnson, FC-CIS Executive Director, by the time kids get to school, many are so far behind that it’s often tough to catch up. Family Connection-Communities In Schools...

Burton: Neighborhood Leaders help students and parents with technology

12 Feb 2018

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Melanie Burton’s passion is volunteering and helping others, so when she was asked to help with a technology rollout at Barnett Shoals Elementary, she accepted. Families are often at a...

Jesus Hernandez- Cedar Shoals High School

In their Words: Site Coordinators help with social and academic challenges

07 Feb 2018

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In this on-campus interview with one of the Cedar Shoals Site Coordinators, student Jesus Hernandez shares his experiences about the positive impact Communities In Schools of Athens has had on...

Thornton: ‘At Risk’ students may need behavioral, academic or social support

05 Feb 2018

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A decade ago, Valencia Thornton, who holds an MBA in healthcare and accounting, made a career change and began working with students. She currently serves as a Site Coordinator at...

Oglesby: How Neighborhood Leaders affect our communities

29 Jan 2018

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Regina Oglesby didn’t set out to be a Neighborhood Leader but was recruited by Family Connection shortly after she volunteered to help Winterville Elementary with a computer roll out. Since...

Neighborhood Leaders prove vital to connecting families with area resources

22 Jan 2018

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FC-CIS Executive Director Tim Johnson says part of the organization’s approach in addressing community needs is engaging parents and other caregivers in the highest poverty neighborhoods- not only to...

FC-CIS Site Coordinators Help Remove Barriers to Education

15 Jan 2018

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FC-CIS is part of Communities In Schools which is the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization. Our organization places Site Coordinators in each of our area high schools and their mission...

Resources: Clarke Central High School Students Benefit from Food & Clothing Bank

08 Jan 2018

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The Clarke Central Food and Clothing Bank offers students of all backgrounds a chance to discreetly gather food, clothes, hygiene items and school supplies. “A lot of times, you...

Blog 4 Columns – Masonry

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