Based upon everything that I had read and heard about the Learning Center, I was anxious to see what it was all about. After I retired in late 2017 I finally had the opportunity to go and visit. Being an engineer, I always enjoyed math and I thought that would be a great place to help and share my time. After my initial visit with the staff at the Learning Center and observing one of the instructors teaching a class, I was hooked. All of the students there are so eager to learn and most of them are somewhat afraid of math. I spend a fair amount of time encouraging while I am teaching and it really seems to make a difference. Letting someone know that you are proud of them can make all the difference in the world. I let all of my students know that I am also praying for each of them. As any ministry opportunity, I honestly feel that I am getting as much or more out of volunteering at the Learning Center than the students. I look forward with great anticipation to the day that I can be at the graduation of the students that I have had the privilege of helping.
If you are looking for a great place to plug in and to make a difference in someone’s life, I strongly encourage you to come visit the Learning Center. You may actually find yourself hooked like I am.
Rob Crisler, Math Volunteer