January AmeriCorps Coach of the Month: Coach Nic

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Coach Nic is building a community among not only the students but the staff at Millcreek Elementary.

She brings creative games to the playground and gets all the students involved and enthusiastic about playing together at recess.

Learn more about Coach Nic:

 

What is your favorite game/sport?

Basketball, volleyball, football-any outside games!

 

How do you usually relax after a long day?

I like to sit outside while I eat dinner or watch a show.

 

What is your guilty pleasure?

Watching TV shows and movies.

 

Tell us two fun facts about yourself!

I’m really into sports and hunting and fishing, and I can cut hair! I worked in barbershops for almost 5 years after I graduated cosmetology school.

 

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