Linking Youth to Pathways of Success

Quarterly News & Updates

May 2023

EDL Website

Update from Executive Director

Dear Friends,

Spring has sprung; May flowers are in bloom, seniors are preparing to graduate, and students are counting the days left until the end of school.

It’s hard to believe another school year is almost done. We are so proud of all the students and their accomplishments this year. Each one is amazing and will go on to do great things.

I’ve been hearing so many wonderful stories shared by both students, parents, teachers, and volunteers of the impact our programs are making. Hearing how a first grader lights up when the volunteer comes in to read together, or the parent who shares how their child’s confidence boosted within weeks of working with our Resource Coordinator, or how the student’s grades significantly approved in just a few weeks; these are the reasons we exist and why I am so proud to be a part of Youth Link.

I am so excited to see how our youth will continue to grow! We would love to share all about Youth Link Southern Indiana. If you have a group or know a group, reach out and let us know. Perhaps it’s your ladies or men’s group at church, your workplace, an organization you belong to, or maybe your bunco group. We’d love to meet and share!

All this is possible because of you; people who care about our youth, our schools, and our community. I appreciate your continued support of Youth Link Southern Indiana and look forward to working with you to give every student, every chance, every day.

Warmest regards,

Jerry

Programming Updates

321 Read Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

We celebrated our amazing volunteers for the 2022-2023 School Year. Our volunteers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that enriches the reading experience for our students. They inspire and motivate students to read and help them develop the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. We recognize and appreciate the important role that our volunteers play in providing both literacy support and mentorship to our young readers.

Extended Day Learning

EDL wrapped up the school year with Derby Parties at each school that included hat making, horse races, and snacks.

is excited to announce our new partnership with Silver Creek School Corporation. We are looking forward to the next chapter of supporting our families.

We currently offer Extended Day Learning to Clarksville, Greater Clark, and Silver Creek schools for grades pre-k through 6th.

EDL Website

Elementary 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Our 21st CCLC Elementary Sites hosted their Spring Family Nights to focus on literacy and home reading tips for families. Parkwood celebrated with a circus theme, Northaven with a summer party, Clarksville with black light reading and Wilson with a schoolwide literacy night.

Secondary 21st Century Community Learning Centers

Our 21st CCLC Secondary Sites enjoyed their last field trip of the year to Kart Kountry on May 15th. The students have been studying Newton's Laws by making rubber band cars and learning about inertia. By repeated trials of this experiment, it becomes clear that the distance the car travels depends on the number of rubber bands used and the mass of the "car" being expelled.

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Thank You KFC !

21st CCLC Family Meal sponsored by AJS Inc. KFC.

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation for to AJS Inc. KFC for their recent donation of dinner to our Family Meal Program. Your generosity has helped ensure that families can enjoy wholesome meals and create lasting memories together. Your commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students is truly inspiring. Thank you for being a valuable partner in our community.

Our Success is Due to the Best Team of Employees: A Tribute to Our Exceptional Staff

As we come to the end of another successful year, thank you to all of our staff for their hard work and dedication this school year. Your unwavering commitment to excellence has made this year a tremendous success and made a meaningful impact on our organization

and the students we serve.

Amanda McLendon, Elementary After School Program Manager

Judy Chadwell, 21st CCLC Assistant at Northaven

Susan Chamness, 21st CCLC Coordinator at Wilson

Brittney Ferguson, 21st CCLC Coordinator at Northaven

Darby Reed, 21st CCLC Coordinator at Clarksville

Angelica Romero, 21st CCLC Assistant at Pleasant Ridge & Parkwood

Lea Ann Waynescott, 21st CCLC Coordinator Floater

Morgan Waynescott, 21st CCLC Assistant at Jonathan Jennings & Wilson

Jacky Woods, 21st CCLC Coordinator at Parkwood

Michelle Allen, Director of Programming

Wendy Bartle, Resource Coordinator at Riverside

Brittney Ferguson, Resource Coordinator at Northaven

Sheila Kingery, Resource Coordinator at Pleasant Ridge

Naomi Petty, Resource Coordinator at Henryville

Sue Ann Rainbolt, Resource Coordinator at Silver Creek Primary

Darby Reed, Resource Coordinator at Clarksville

Anne Rodier, Resource Coordinator at Jonathan Jennings

Helen Salisbury, Resource Coordinator at Wilson

Lea Ann Waynescott, Resource Coordinator at New Albany High School

Ashley Witherspoon, Resource Coordinator at Franklin Square

Jacky Woods, Resource Coordinator at Parkwood

Mariah Mayfield, Secondary After School Program Manager

Wendy Bartle, Site Coordinator at River Valley

Jatecia Blackwell, Site Coordinator at Jeff High

Alexander Dickens, Site Assistant at Parkview

Cynthia King, Site Assistant at Parkview

Brittany Miller, Site Assistant at River Valley

Haley Pittman, Site Assistant at Jeff High

Corissa Rudolph, Site Assistant at River Valley

Rachel Wood, Site Assistant at Jeff High

Ashley Witherspoon, Site Coordinator at Parkview

Haley Key, Extended Day Learning Program Director

Taylor Williams, Extended Day Learning Program Manager

Hannah Allen, Site Assistant at Pleasant Ridge

Cheri Ashabranner, Site Coordinator at New Washington

Kaleigh Ashabranner, Site Assistant at New Washington

Gillian Austin, Site Assistant at Northaven Elementary

Arlene Basham, Site Coordinator at Thomas Jefferson

Doris Brooks-Braniff, Site Assistant at Wilson

Sandra Campbell-Bowling, Site Coordinator at Pleasant Ridge

Trish Carney, Site Assistant at Utica

Michelle Chamness, Site Assistant at Wilson

Susan Chamness, Site Coordinator at Wilson

Cassie Champ, Site Coordinator at Franklin Square

Naomi Compton, Site Assistant at Utica

Crystal Cox, Site Coordinator at Jonathan Jennings

Namya E. Duvall, Site Assistant at Thomas Jefferson

Jordan Gleason, Site Assistant at Utica

Elizabeth Harrison, Site Assistant at Utica

Kaitlin Harrison, Site Assistant at Riverside

Barbara Howard, Site Assistant at Jonathan Jennings

Mary Hudson, Site Assistant at Jonathan Jennings

Karen Hughes, Site Assistant at Parkwood

Phyllis Kaelin, Site Assistant

Momoko Maki, Site Assistant at Clarksville

Scott Milchling, Site Assistant at Clarksville

Ana Moctezuma, Site Coordinator at Parkwood

Danielle Royal, Site Coordinator at Riverside

Donna Sharks, Site Assistant at Pleasant Ridge

Anterrika Sharp, Site Coordinator at Northaven

Alicia Smith, Site Assistant at Thomas Jefferson

Cally Sturgeon, Site Assistant at Parkwood

Julia Turner, Site Assistant at Thomas Jefferson

Valerie Vanwinkle, Site Assistant at Franklin Square

Charlie Vaughn, Site Assistant at Northaven

Avery Vormbrock, Site Assistant

Morgan Waynescott, Site Assistant at Wilson

Allison Webb, Site Assistant at Utica

Melissa Whitehead, Site Assistant at Pleasant Ridge

Amare Williams, Site Assistant at Riverside

Cameron Young, Site Assistant at Utica

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