Eastern Student Katrishia Bell of North Haven Works with Jumpstart Program

2018 Apr 11

This year, students at Eastern Connecticut State University have shown their community dedication through efforts made with Jumpstart -- a national organization hosted by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) that promotes quality early learning for all children and provides various types of programming for preschool students from under-resourced communities.

Katrishia Bell '20 of North Haven, who majors in Environmental Earth Science, is a member of the Jumpstart program.

As an AmeriCorps member of Jumpstart, she works with local preschools to provide individualized education, promote literacy and prepare students for kindergarten.

"The community itself gives so much to support its people. I feel that engaging in the community is a great way to give back and learn at the same time," said Bell. "I gain the chance to see how this rewarding experience pays off in the future, and how the children I work with grow and blossom into bright people."

"One day I will be able to look at the future generation and know that I, among many others, helped shape future leaders of all kinds to do great things," she added.