 Meet Aarin Ulanowski, a volunteer at J.C. Thompson Elementary School. Ulanowski spends her time helping teachers and at school events. She also serves on the PTA board.
When asked what motivated Ulanowski to become an NISD volunteer, she replied "My children will spend the majority of their childhood in school. I wanted to give back to the teachers and staff who give so much of themselves to my children, often sacrificing their personal time and money to ensure the best for their students. The education of my children does not rest solely on the shoulders of the school. As a parent, I am just as responsible for their success as the school and volunteering allows me to take an active role in my children's school life."
Ulanowski has logged more than 170 volunteer hours since the start of the school year.
"Aarin absolutely loves our school," J.C. Thompson Elementary School Principal Leigh Anne Romer, Ed.D. said. "She treats our teachers incredibly well, making them feel special, laughing with them, and volunteering hours of her time making sure they have everything they need to be the amazing teachers they are. She believes in our staff, in our kids, and she is a champion for our school all around the community. When her son enrolled, she quickly got to know her JCT family. She serves on the PTA board and volunteers every Wednesday, and often more. Our teachers know they can count on Aarin to help with getting things ready for their classrooms, even when it's a last minute request. She also volunteers at PTA and school events and was here right up to the moment her third child was born at spring break. She is mother to three boys, one Trailblazer and two future Trailblazers and even being mom to a newborn has not kept her from giving back to the school every week. Our school truly is a better place because Aarin and parents like her believe in us."
"The best part of volunteering at JCT is by far the people," Ulanowski said. "The teachers and staff are amazing and always cheerful. You can tell they enjoy working here which creates such a joyful and positive atmosphere."
The Northwest ISD Partners in Education program creates school-support opportunities for parents, businesses and the community by offering a wide variety of options amenable to every school schedule, talent and expertise. PIE brings volunteers into Northwest ISD classrooms at each campus and at all grade levels. To learn more, please visit www.nisdtx.org/pie. |
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