High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025

Changing the World One Book at a Time

Changing the World One Book at a Time

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Course Code

LDR

Course Number

2002

Faculty/Instructor

Denise Lowe

Faculty/Instructor Email

Denise.Lowe@ucf.edu

About the Author

My name is Kayla Mulligan and my project is about the youth in the Winter Garden area in Florida. I was very lucky to find Eight Waves as they are such an inspiring orgnization. I would like to take the time ti acknowledge my professor, Denise Lowe, as well as the Director at Eight Waves, Kelly Carr.

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

My service learning experience at Eight Waves was an eye opening opportunity to explore the leadership styles within non-profit organizations, the communication style within the organizations, and the youth in my area. As I began my journey volunteering each Wednesday, I learned so much about myself and the kind of person I would like to be. Sara Meyer, the founder of Eight Waves was able to give me some insight on the creation of the program. The operational manager Kelly Carr was able to teach me how to communicate with the kids in a way where you are both a mentor and a leader. Other more seasoned volunteers were able to communicate their opinions of the program with me. After hearing thoughts and opinions from all of these individuals, I began to formulate my presentation. Eight Waves is a blessing to the Winter Garden community. Every staff member oozes passion and each organization which sponsors Eight Waves is infected with joy. It was such an amazing experience.

Additional Resources

Price, A. Q. (2024, July 10). Eight waves launches books for babies program. West Orange Times & Observer. https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2024/jul/10/eight-waves-launches-books-for-babies-program/

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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords

youth, children, literacy, literacy rate, reading, books, volunteer

Changing the World One Book at a Time


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