The students created mugs and t-shirts, and sell them at football games and other school events. Governor Schunk poses with the Adrian student council in the charming new open space of the new elementary school. Peer helper Bobby Winakee says teaching math to special ed students has changed her life. I heard about the peer helper program, in which students get credit for service to their community, or their school. One student helped organize the hospital fundraiser, another the school Halloween party.
Students seem to the love the program.
Bobbi Wineke, a 12 th grade peer helper who works with special ed kids, says teaching math to the kids has changed her life. There's also an emphasis on early literacy. Marlene Radeberg, who is a finalist for Teacher of the Year, focuses on a program that makes sure kids get a good start on learning to read. Student council secretary Nicole Vastenhaute is an articulate spokesperson for the issues faced by Adrian students.