High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025

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
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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Keywords
youth, children, literacy, literacy rate, reading, books, volunteer
Recommended Citation
Mulligan, Kayla A., "Changing the World One Book at a Time" (2025). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025. 10.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2025spring/10
