Major: Communication

“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: Communication

“When I was younger, I never felt a part of something unless I was playing sports. I also was never interested in reading, but now I enjoy it. I want the kids to find their own happiness in reading.”

Major: Elementary Education

“Reading is a way to express a story or event that may change a person’s life, which is exactly what I want to do for my community as part of the Skip Prosser Literacy Program.”

Majors: Politics & International Affairs; Classical Studies

Minor: Communication

“Growing up in Winston-Salem, I saw the impact that Coach Prosser had on the community before and after his death. It’s an absolute honor to be a member of this team and further his legacy.”

Major: Communication

“What I love is the ability to invest in and encourage the youth of our community. Reading was so impactful for me at a young age and still is today. I never want that to change.”

Major: Computer Science and Accounting

Minor: Statistics

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

Major: Psychology

Minors: Theatre; Schools, Education, & Society

“Learning to read can be stressful, but it is also a skill that brings so much happiness. I hope to show students the good that comes from reading.”

Major: Communication

“Reading is a great opportunity to enhance knowledge that can help impact our communities.”

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: Politics & International Affairs

“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 & Exercise Science 

Minor: Bioethics, Humanities & Medicine

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

Major: Business and Enterprise Management

Minor: Schools, Education, & Society

“Being a part of this program has not only impacted my life but that of countless 4th graders all across the local community through fostering a love of reading.”

Major: Health and Exercise Science

Minor: Chemistry

“I have found reading to be a huge comfort in my life, and I want to share it with as many people as possible.”

Majors: Elementary Education & Psychology

“I am enthusiastic to promote a love for reading and be  part of engaged community of readers.”

Program: Master of Liberal Studies

“I believe if you don’t like reading you haven’t found the right book. I look forward to helping students find the right book for them!”

Major: Psychology

Minor: Schools, Education, and Society

“I had a program in elementary school that helped foster my love of reading, and I believe the Skip Prosser Literacy Program can do the same for students in Winston-Salem”

Majors: 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: History

Minors: Linguistics; Schools, Education, & Society

“Reading opened my eyes to magical stories and new horizons. I am so honored to be a part of the Skip Prosser Literacy Program and witness children experience the joy of reading.”