Past Interns

Major: English & Elementary Education

Minor: Psychology

“At the heart of learning is community. I love how the SPLP is such a community-wide effort encouraging reading and connections!”

Major: Engineering

Minor: Philosophy or Education

“What excites me about the Skip Prosser Literacy Program is the ability to connect with children in the community through education. In addition, I love the fact that I am an athlete who can be an inspiration to children who were in my shoes as I can give them hope.”

Major: Economics

“I am super excited because when I was younger I would always be excited to meet older people and just do anything with them. They made school so much more enjoyable and I am hoping to do the same with the young generation now.”

Major: Computer Science or Statistics

Minor: Schools, Education and Society & East Asian Studies 

“I would have been so happy if someone had guided me to do some extracurricular reading when I was 10.”

Major: Elementary Education

Minor: Mental Health Counseling

“This program peaked my interest the second I heard about its mission and impact on the Winston-Salem community. Coach Prosser left such an impact on WFU and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to honor his dreams and build upon them with like-minded, children-loving individuals like myself!”

Major: International Politics

Minor: Spanish & Entrepreneurship

“Books open up the horizon of knowledge, thus encouraging kids to read and opening up a new world to them is a wonderful opportunity.”

Major: Biology & Art History

Minor: Chemistry

“I am looking forward to connecting with local students and encouraging active reading and literacy skills. My favorite aspect of the SPLP is how it connects students of diverse backgrounds and age groups to a common goal.”

Major: Health and Exercise Science 
Minor: Bioethics, Humanities and Medicine

“I am excited about the involvement we get to have with the Winston-Salem community and fostering beneficial relationships within it.”