Interns
Wake Forest students are invited to apply for a year-long internship with the Skip Prosser Literacy Program. Interns work as a team to help coordinate, elevate, and grow the program while exploring their own individual interests related to literacy education. Interns are empowered to grow as student leaders and engage in meaningful community-based service, including READ with the Deacs and Deacon Detectives. Congratulations to the interns who have been selected for the 2025-2026 school year
Student Interns
Caroline Braun
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Psychology
“Seeing students’ faces light up as they talk about the books they have read, and watching them grow more confident in their reading, is a powerful reminder of how transformative literacy can be.”
Milan Brown
Major: Undeclared
“Reading is the key to empowering and educating our youth. I am passionate about guiding young people to unlock their potential and use knowledge as a tool to shape their future.”
Adam Hill
Graduate Program: Education
“I have a huge passion for reading and reading education, and I love working with children.”
Kendal Howard
Major: Undeclared
“I believe reading opens doors in a way that nothing else can. As a student-athlete, I’ve seen how encouragement and mentorship can change a kid’s confidence, and I want to be that support to help young students discover their own love of learning.”
Yan Luo
Majors: Political Science and Economics
“Reading always comes with new knowledge and experiences. Let’s dig in and get as much from it as possible!”
Sydney Merriweather
Major: Health & Exercise Science
Minor: Psychology
“I am excited to be more involved in the Winston-Salem community and to connect with students and their families.”
Clara O’Connor
Majors: Elementary Education and English
“When I was in 4th grade, I began to truly love reading. I read countless realistic fiction and historical fiction books, and in those books, I found myself transported to new worlds and inspired to embrace new perspectives. I think developing a love for reading at a young age has the potential to impact the course of a child’s learning experiences and growth.”