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Jesus Hernandez- Cedar Shoals High School

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 him as well as on other students.

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 Cedar Shoals High School where she works with teens on academics and behavioral issues while offering the support students need...

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 then, Regina has worked with families one-on-one, organized events that support education, nutrition and healthcare, and worked to connect parents...

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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 give input- but as full partners in the work. These Neighborhood Leaders are at the table doing community planning with...

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 is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Research...

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 have students who need food, clothing, and they know they have a place to come to get a little bag...

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

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

Oglesby: How Neighborhood Leaders affect our communities

Neighborhood Leaders prove vital to connecting families with area resources

FC-CIS Site Coordinators Help Remove Barriers to Education

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

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