Nancy & Javelin

 

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

 

Big's Information

 

 

Name:  Nancy Hoffman

 

Family:  Married with two step daughters and a cat

 

Occupation: Instructor for Baystate Springfield Educational Partnership (BSEP)

 

Resides in:   Enfield, CT

 

Hobbies:  Zumba, ballroom dancing, gardening, cycling, walking, and volunteering

 

What is an Interesting Fact About You?:  I have a motorcycle license.

 

What Made You Want to Become a Big?:  I have always been a teacher at heart and I have a definite soft spot for children of all ages.

 

What Do You Like About Your Little?:     She is funny, outgoing, considerate, smart, and absolutely fun to spend time with.

 

What Do You Like about the Program?:  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.

How has your Little Changed Since You've Been Matched?  She has become very self assured and is open to sharing her thoughts and ideas with myself and with the group.

 

Little's Information

 

 

Name:  Javelin

 

Age:  10

 

Family:  I live with my mom, sister, and our dog

 

Grade:  5th

 

Favorite Subject: Math

 

Hobbies:  Volleyball and soccer

 

Favorite Things: Roses!

 

What Do You Want to be When You grow up?:  A singer and/or actress

 

What Makes Your Big Important to You?:  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.

 

How Has Your Life Changed Since You Got a Big?:  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.