academic scholarship and a community
scholarship called Early riser. She also
has some federal funding. On top of
that, she works each afternoon at happy
hollow elementary school in Fayetteville.
"It's a program through Boys and Girls
club where I have the opportunity to
have kid experience and get to become a
teacher." Kim was recently promoted to
be a co-leader, which means that when her
supervisor isn't there, she's in charge of
games, snacks and other activities.
"Each child is different – their
personalities. as you learn about them,
you understand what their learning styles
are like, and that's how you can help them
academically and socially." The children
range in age from kindergarten to fourth
grade.
Besides having fun at happy hollow, Kim
loves serving in the children's ministry at
her church, Fayetteville Fellowship. "I get to
work with kids – mainly kindergarteners. I
help them grow and be wise."
children are special to Kim because "they
are world changers. and they don't give up.
after college, I want to teach in Northwest
arkansas for sure. It's home. and it's a
place I'm comfortable with – not
too big, not too small. I see kids I
know all the time at Walmart. They
come up and just hug you and give
you that warm feeling of love. Their
smiles are really contagious and
welcoming."
Kim said that at first, she wanted
to become a nurse. "I'd promised my
mom that I would help support her
and take care of her after college. But
it's something God didn't want me to
be. In my heart I felt that I needed to
pour love on kids."
When it comes to thinking about what
they want to be when they grow up, Kim
thinks children should consider becoming
teachers. "You're making a difference in
kids' lives. It's that feeling like you've hit the
jackpot when they're successful. You know
you're doing something good. When they
learn something, they're like, 'hey, miss
Kim! I can spell happy now. and they spell it
for you. and you're like, 'Oh, my goodness!
I taught a kid 'happy.'" She said the boy's
name is Oliver and that experiences like that
make her want to continue on with teaching.
"You don't want to stop."
"i get to work
with kids – mainly
kindergarteners.
i help them grow
and be wise."
- Kim Le
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