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ABOUT US

Deu Xiong

Hi you guys! My name is Deu Xiong, and I am one of the many VISTA working for Americorp. I'm currently a student at Gustavus Adolphus College, and going to be an upcoming Senior. I really enjoy working with kids, and changing their lifes one day at a time. I believe every child derseves to get a free education,and learn in a safe environment. Therefore, my partner, Ashely, and I had created "Let Us Be Friends," to fight against bullying and danger at school.

My name is Ashley Tepe and I am serving as an AmeriCorps Vista. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2016 with a bachelors degree in Sociology of law, crime and deviance. Through my involvement in the Summer Reads program I have had the opportunity to work one on one with students in a Minneapolis Public School. While the main focus of the program is focused on literacy, I also observed the students social skills and interaction with one another on a daily basis. My experience in the classroom combined with my educational interests motivated me to create a campaign against bullying. My hope is that a better environment in the classroom will lead to a more productive and positive experience for the students and teachers. 

Ashley Tepe

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