Sabrina Mitchell (back far left) with her silly-but-happy third-graders and their Seymour buddies.

Sabrina Mitchell wraps up her JA class with fun pop quiz, Seymour Savings toys

Muskego Branch Manager Mark Fairfield had seen BOC Sabrina Mitchell interact with her niece and nephew when they came to the branch with their parents. He knew that the school around the corner, St. Leonard’s, had one more Junior Achievement teaching spot to fill, so he submitted Sabrina’s name — and told her about it afterward.

Although she was surprised (and, yes, she forgave him), she says, “It’s a blast!” This is her second year of teaching third-graders two classes a week for a month. “There are so many different personalities,” she says, “and it’s fun to watch them grow and learn during the time I’m there.”

She was able to have them tour her branch, and she gave them a fun pop quiz on their last day together. “They could choose their question, and they all got a Seymour Savings stuffed toy as a reward,” she says.

Sabrina encourages others to consider volunteering for the program. “It’s an awesome volunteer opportunity,” she says, noting that there are JA programs designed for kindergarten through 9^th grade.

St. Leonard student Lamberto shares his lunch beverage with Seymour.

Jennifer Rampolla gratified to see students’ excitement grow in JA class

Corporate Accounting Supervisor Jennifer Rampolla just completed her first year as a Junior Achievement volunteer teaching sixth-graders at Pewaukee’s Horizon Elementary School.

“I really wanted to volunteer for something in the community that was directly related to working at North Shore Bank.” Jennifer explains. “I had taught English in Madrid, Spain, for 10 months after college and was looking for an opportunity to be in a teaching role again. JA was the perfect scenario. When I heard they needed volunteers, I jumped at the chance to help.”

Jennifer enjoyed watching the students’ involvement and enthusiasm increase during the six sessions of JA materials they worked through together. The theme for students of this age: The Global Marketplace. “It was gratifying to see that the kids really were learning something from the curriculum. Their excitement grew with each lesson.”

Jennifer encourages everyone to consider becoming a JA volunteer. “It’s a rewarding experience, and you truly do help kids gain valuable information that they will use throughout their lives.”

Although this academic year has ended, volunteers will be needed for 2012–13. See details below the photo about how you can become involved.

Jennifer Rampolla (back row, far right) with her smiling sixth-grade JA class at Pewaukee Horizon Elementary School.

Junior Achievement is passionate people inspiring kids to learn about how to succeed in the business world — and in life. JA enables caring professionals like you to share their real-world experience.

To volunteer, all you need is enthusiasm, life experience, and a willingness to enhance JA content with personal stories about how you got where you are today.

Call or email Lynn Jack to learn more: 262-797-3346 or ljack@northshorebank.com