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On this month's episode of the Family Scholar House PodCath, Cathe is chatting with Kelsie Orman. Kelsie is from the Family Scholar House Class of 2019, and a graduate of the University of Louisville with a degree in Psychology. Kelsie shares what her community experience was like, both for herself, but also for her 8-year-old son. Listen or watch our chat together!
Janine’s Career in Education Enabled Her to Give Back
Published on March 9, 2021
On this month's episode of the Family Scholar House PodCath, Cathe is chatting with Janine Hogan. Janine is a graduate of Louisville University with a degree in Education. She is also the mother of twins, and a first grade teacher. Listen or watch our chat together!
Get Your Degree and Own Your Home: Angela Barbee’s experience with Family Scholar House
Published on March 9, 2021
On this month's episode of the Family Scholar House PodCath, Cathe is joined by Angela Barbee. Angela is from the Family Scholar House Class of 2016, and is a graduate of Spalding University with a degree in nursing. Listen or watch our chat together!
Making a Change, Making a Difference – The Perspective of Three FSH Interns
Published on March 7, 2021
Every year, Family Scholar House has the privilege of hosting students for internships, practicums and service learning opportunities. Our staff enjoys witnessing the transformations that take place from August to May as our interns deepen their knowledge of service. We are honored to be a small part of their journey as they grow as students and prepare to enter the workforce to make a difference in the world. Our interns become a part of our team, so much so, five of our current staff members previously interned with FSH. This year, nine students are completing their practicum with us as they pursue their social work degrees. Each of these individuals brings a unique set of skills and talents to our agency and our families. This month we are spotlighting three of our stellar students!
Sometimes people come into your life, whether by fate or coincidence, and leave a lasting impact. I recently had that experience when I was given the opportunity to meet a scholar and her young son while delivering a pair of shoes to them. Upon entering their apartment, her son ran to me with the biggest smile that lit up the room. I could tell immediately he had never met a stranger, and his big dark eyes and to-die-for curls could win over anyone.
Family Scholar House is where I call home. I am currently pursuing my Associates Degree in Business and Human Resources. My hope is to live out every possible dream that comes to my spirit. I moved into FSH because I wanted to be able to do more, not only for myself, but my daughter as well. To me, the Family Scholar House has been a reset button. It is a place where I came and reset my thoughts, feelings, and goals. It has been a place of healing and growth for not only me, but also my child, and the other families that share this space with us. To me, Family Scholar House is a place of unity where everyone can come together as mothers, children, students, and working single parents.