IN THE ARENA WITH ZOILA: ITA Tutoring Program

The after school tutoring program in Alamosa is the core of my community work in the San Luis Valley. The kids that participate in the program are the ones that in many ways direct me to other different activities through the year. Today I want to acknowledge their improvement both in their academic and civic lives. All of our ITA kids have improved their academic grades significantly and their confidence levels are up the roof. Our older participants are writing their own successful stories in Middle School and High School. All of them are involve in an extra curicular activity and already dreaming big. Also, within the program many of our kids have become an example and mentors to our youngest generation. Today, I want to honor their hard work, discipline and dedication. The best part of my "community work" is having kids hold and share their report cards with pride. A look of what goes on inside the office at the after school tutoting program. Lots of credit to our Immigran Resource Center volunteers, Beatriz, Roxanne, Laura and to our disciplinary volunteer and sister Norma. To In The Arena, Thank You for believing in the power of mentoring.