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New program aimed at helping at-risk teens
The term-long class has student mentors that earn credits and give teens a positive outlook
Rachel Spitler
Issue date: 3/15/07 Section: News
"The more kids we can keep out of there, the better," Steiner said.
As for her own students, she said that she has already seen them start to lift their heads more and become brighter people.
"They want to change, or they wouldn't be here. They want a chance," Steiner said.
Steiner said that they are always looking for new interns and volunteers from a variety of fields, especially males, as most of those participating at the moment are female.
"It's a great program to get involved with," said Meaghan Josh, a junior in history. The only OSU student to be volunteering rather than interning with the group, Josh plans to get her masters degree in high school education and is also involved with the youth shelter system in Portland.
Next term's class begins April 3 and will be taught by LeeAnn Martinez-Lopez, an Oregon Family Support Network volunteer, while Steiner completes her psychology degree at OSU.
The class is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. The grant-funded program is completely free to participate in and can accommodate up to 20 students. Student registration can be done on the first day of class.
As for her own students, she said that she has already seen them start to lift their heads more and become brighter people.
"They want to change, or they wouldn't be here. They want a chance," Steiner said.
Steiner said that they are always looking for new interns and volunteers from a variety of fields, especially males, as most of those participating at the moment are female.
"It's a great program to get involved with," said Meaghan Josh, a junior in history. The only OSU student to be volunteering rather than interning with the group, Josh plans to get her masters degree in high school education and is also involved with the youth shelter system in Portland.
Next term's class begins April 3 and will be taught by LeeAnn Martinez-Lopez, an Oregon Family Support Network volunteer, while Steiner completes her psychology degree at OSU.
The class is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. The grant-funded program is completely free to participate in and can accommodate up to 20 students. Student registration can be done on the first day of class.
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