Nancy & Javelin

Nancy and Javelin get together every week at the Lincoln Elementary School as part of the SMART after-school program. During their two hours together, they hang out, do homework, and play games. For Nancy, it’s a perfect fit.

“I have always been a teacher at heart and I have a definite soft spot for children of all ages.” Nancy is an instructor for Baystate Springfield Educational Partnership, and working to help people learn is a big part of her life.

“I like the fact that I get to spend time with Javelin, and then together we get to interact with the other Bigs and Littles. Since I’ve known her, she has become very self assured and is open to sharing her thoughts and ideas with myself and with the group.”

For ten-year-old Javelin, Nancy is a real friend. “She is important to me because I get to spend time with someone that I could trust and a person that is so fun. I love funny people like Nancy. My life has changed because she has brought more laughter into my life. I’ve been able to express my feelings more than I used to.”

They share something else special too. Nancy is an avid gardener, and Javelin’s favorite things in the whole world are roses…talk about a perfect match!