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Rosedale
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1724 East 174th
St., Bronx, NY 10472 *** Tel/Fax: 718-328-4090
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The First To Benefit
Vianney taught Math during the 2002 Summer Achievement Program, and she recently sent her observations about the experience. She is currently a sophomore at Yale University, and she resides with her family in the Bronx.
The Rosedale Summer Achievement Program is focused on providing academic enrichment and mentoring to young girls. The girls are expected to learn from the young women who teach them. Yet surprisingly, in these few weeks it seems that my participation as a teacher has not primarily been one that bestowed learning unto others: instead, I have been the one to learn from the students and my fellow co-workers for advice on how to better live my faith.
In the past year, my faith took
a back seat in my life. I looked for advice, and I looked to my other
colleagues as examples I could follow. Interacting with other young
women who want to and do practice their faith, regardless of their
schedules, has given me a goal to strive for. I have learned that
regardless of what lives we lead, leading a healthy spiritual life
makes it meaningful. I probably would not have had the courage to seek
advice from my coworker, or perhaps, I would have been reluctant to
approach her about my desire to be “a better Catholic,” if I had
not seen the interest my students had in their faith and their thirst
to seek answers that would satisfy their curiosity. While I taught my
students how to add fractions, they taught me the importance of
seeking help or guidance from those around me and, most importantly,
they helped me rediscover the ongoing interest and excitement that
comes with my faith. By Vianney, Yale University sophomore published April 2003 A Place to
Blossom
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