According to Glencoe Vice Principal Carol Loughner, who also attended a field trip, the high school students gain something priceless. The elementary kids are struggling to learn the same concepts every high school student had to learn. It s a boost of confidence for the high school kids to be able to be the teacher instead of the learner, according to senior Lindsey. You feel older and like, I know this, Lindsey said. The tutoring results in positive effects for the elementary kids as well.
Many teachers notice a difference in kids attitudes after they work with tutors.
The routine of turning in assignments usually brings grumbles and groans, according to science teacher Shirley Meschke. However, when one sixth grade student came back from working with a tutor, the process was a little different, according to Meschke. This student is not the only one to respond to the tutoring in such a positive way. I see them come back with a sparkle in their eye that they have something to share, Meschke said. Callaway said he thinks the connection between the high school and elementary kids is important.