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2014 Intern Projects

Creating livable communities to combat low health outcomes for Walker County – Ryan Cummins
Partner – Walker County Health Action Partnership

Getting children mentally, physically, and socially prepared for school – Mary Caroline May
Partner – Jasper Area Family Services Center, United Way Success by Six

To plan Community Meetings that will help Walker County find a common vision – Amy Ackerman,                 Ainsley Stewart
Partner – Walker Area Community Foundation, Senator Greg Reed, Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, Bevill State Community College, Walker County Commission, City Councils throughout Walker County

Connecting non-profits with resources to support and maximize their effectiveness – Katy Turner
Partner - Nonprofit Council of Walker County

Identifying career opportunities and researching career readiness initiatives in our state – Summer                 Upchurch
Partner – Walker County Center of Technology, Bevill State Community College

2013 Intern Projects

Expanding raised-bed gardens at West Jasper Elementary – Bryant Cooper
Partner - McDowell Farm School, West Jasper Elementary School, Whole Kids Foundation

Produced literature and submitted grants for a community garden – Lizzie Ernstberger
Partner - Capstone Rural Health Center (CRHC) in Parrish, Honda of Jasper, Awesome Foundation

Created strategic plans for agricultural-education instructors – Jackson Harris
Partner - Walker County High Schools, FFA
 
Developed literacy campaign for 2013-14 faculty workshops – Cameron Lyons
Partner – Jasper City Schools


2012 Intern Projects

School Gardens – Brianna Adams
Partner – West Jasper Elementary School, Honda of Jasper

Teaching good nutrition and modeling healthy eating on a small budget – Katie Jernigan
Partner – Walker County Coalition for the Homeless, Salvation Army

Coordinating Garden Fest, raising awareness for the WC Community Garden – Kaylyn Vollmer
Partner – Walker County Community Gardens, Walker County Chapter Farmer’s Federation

21st Century Afterschool Program – Laura Metcalf
Partner – Jasper City Schools

Raising awareness of Shape Up Walker County – Rachel Puckett, Laura Freeman
Partner – Walker County Health Department, WATCH 2020


2011 Intern Projects

Tornado Long-Term Recovery Committee of Walker County – Sarah Watson
Partner – Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) of Walker County

Creativity Camp for Children with Autism – Kelsey Kimberly
Partner – The ARC of Walker County, Director of Children’s Services

English Camp for elementary, non-native speakers in Jasper City Schools - Amelia Brock and Abbie Hyche
Partners – Walker Area Community Foundation and Jasper City Schools,

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