A Message from the Jumpstart Alumni Network In the wake of last week's tragic events, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank our alumni and volunteers who ran as members of Jumpstart's Boston Marathon Team. The determination they showed in the face of such adversity was truly admirable, and their commitment to supporting Jumpstart's mission is inspiring. We extend our deepest sympathies to the runners, families, and friends who continue to feel the impact of this tragedy, and we hope for a strong recovery for the community of Boston and beyond. JUMPSTART UPDATE SCRIBBLES TO NOVELS Tina Fey and Cindi Leive sit down with Jumpstart alumni The Honorable Cory A. Booker with President & CEO Naila Bolus and Tri-State Executive Director Sharon Reilly On April 17, 2013, Jumpstart hosted the first of four Scribbles to Novels galas to celebrate the power of the written word. Many acclaimed guests and authors attended the event in New York City, including best-selling author, actress, and producer Tina Fey, Newark Mayor the Honorable Cory A. Booker, and Glamour Magazine Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive. During the event, Tina and Cindi interviewed three lucky Jumpstart alumni and discussed the lasting impacts of Jumpstart's program. Many thanks to our alumni who participated in this exciting opportunity: Tovah Gottesman, Columbia University '09-'11; Gillian Sharkey, Temple University '05-'06 and current Jumpstart Program Director; and David Carmel, co-founder of Jumpstart. This unique and lively event raised over 1.4 million dollars to support the children and communities we serve. Read about Jumpstart's upcoming Scribbles to Novels events. RECONNECT RUN FOR JUMPSTART! Jumpstart DC is now recruiting runners for the Marine Corps Marathon. Demonstrate your commitment to Jumpstart's mission by running 26.2 miles while supporting the children we serve. When: Sunday, October 27, 2013 Where: Washington, DC Register: Please contact Sandy Keith [email protected] for more information. Don't live near DC? See more exciting alumni opportunities on the Reconnect webpage. JUMPSTART YOUR CAREER ALUMNI NETWORK WEBINAR SERIES Have you heard about our new webinar series? Each webinar focuses on a different topic to provide our alumni with professional development tools and educational resources. Our next webinar on June 4th, Jumpstart's Read for the Record, will take a deeper look at our national awareness campaign and share details about how you can get involved. Learn more about our webinars. For more ways to "jumpstart" your career, check out our Career Opportunities webpage. CLASS NOTES Ariana Westbrook, University of Washington, CM & TL '09-'12 Ariana, who is currently an Instructional Assistant at City Year, recently shared the impact of her Jumpstart experience and how it shaped her future: "As a result of my service with Jumpstart, I have a confidence in the methods I use when I work with children. I believe that the combination of the consistent guidance and quality of leadership that the site managers displayed has not only prepared me for a career in education, but it has also given me the skills needed to be a successful young adult." Read the rest of Ariana's story on the Alumni Highlights webpage. Mary McKillip, Jumpstart Boston, CM '98-'00 Mary will be featured in the next "Where Are They Now?" blog series, discussing her Jumpstart experience and her current work as an educational research scientist. Here's a preview of her story: "My experience with Jumpstart and the preschool research study, as well as my own humbling experiences in the classroom, have given me this amazing respect for teachers and what they're doing in schools. Society often blames teachers for what's going on in the classrooms - I feel that we are missing the other pieces to the puzzle." Stay tuned to read the rest of Mary's story on Jumpstart's blog. Best, The Alumni Team
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