TESTIMONIES
Executive Board Members & Session Leaders
Halla the Hedgehog
Executive Board Member
No. of semesters in SCout: 4
Why did you join SCout?
I joined SCout because I wanted to introduce kids to science in a way that it wasn’t introduced to me when I was younger!
Please share a specific experience, accomplishment, or memory that stands out from your involvement in SCout.
Seeing my kids from a former session a year later and all of them remembering me.
In what ways has SCout helped you develop new skills or enhance existing ones?
SCout has helped me become more comfortable in leadership roles.
Nisha Lerdsuwanrut
3rd Grade Session Leader
No. of semesters in SCout: 3
What has been your favorite classroom memory? Has there been a student interaction that stands out to you?
One of the girls at the table I was working with officially inducted me as a member of their "Unicorn Squad" and taught me their secret handshake.
Comfort the Camel
1st Grade Session Leader
No. of semesters in SCout: 4
Why did you join SCout?
I joined SCout because I wanted to serve the nearby community. I wanted to help create an environment where kids are passionate about learning science!
What has been your favorite classroom memory? Has there been a student interaction that stands out to you?
When the kids give me random gifts (erasers, drawings, ribbon, e.t.c.) or hugs during session!
General Members
Olivia the Octopus
No. of semesters in SCout: 1
Why did you join SCout?
I joined SCout because I led a very similar club at my high school and I wanted to continue doing science work with kids! I loved science as a kid and I think it’s really important to give other kids the opportunity to fall in love with science too!
What has been your favorite classroom memory? Has there been a student interaction that stands out to you?
My favorite classroom memory is when we had a little bit of extra time after learning buzzwords in our small group and we talked with the kids about what they want to be when they grow up!!
Maddie the Manta Ray
No. of semesters in SCout: 1
Why did you join SCout?
I love science, kids, and teaching. In high school, I was very involved with mentoring younger kids, and I want to continue this passion throughout college.
What has been your favorite session/SCouting memory?
My favorite memory was when one of the kids from my session came up to me as we were leaving the classroom and told me that she loves science and told me about all of her science books.
Andrew the Anteater
No. of semesters in SCout: 2
Why did you join SCout?
Getting to teach science to kids and the community. I love meeting and getting to know everyone in my session.
What has been your favorite session/SCouting memory?
Talking about Organic Chemistry I with my session!
What has been your favorite classroom memory? Has there been a student interaction that stands out to you?
A student drew a picture of me and my SL. It was so cute!