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On October 22, UMass Boston sophomore Joshua (Josh) Brennan shared a podium with Governor Paul Cellucci, WBZ-4 news anchor Liz Walker, and Massachusetts Service Alliance Executive Director Maureen Curley, and Chair Nancy Korman. Brennan, an AmeriCorps Jumpstart Team Leader working to build educational skills of small children in Jamaica Plain, shared his experiences at the October Opening Day ceremony commemorating the fifth anniversary of the national community service program network.
Brennan stressed the lasting value of his work: "It's what happens after the fact, as a result of the service I put forth, that keeps me doing what I am doing. It's the impact. Not the immediate one, but the long-lasting ultimate impact. The possibilities are endless for what could happen." He went on to urge everyone to "serve to make a difference."
Jumpstart's mission is to make a difference by preparing all children for school success. A music education major, Brennan began his work at Jamaica Plain Headstart, where he went from working with children individually to helping run an entire preschool classroom. This fall, Brennan became a team leader for ten other college students at the Dimmock Community Health Center in Jamaica Plain.
Jumpstart Boston Deputy Director Scott Knox spoke highly of Brennan's leadership skills and praised the commitment and ability of all UMass Boston participants. Knox said, "This year, we had the highest number of UMass students ever: 20. Of those 20, four are team leaders. UMass has the highest number of team leaders of any school this year. We have a total of 13 team leaders and four are from UMass. That says a lot about having leadership, commitment to young children, and really being connected with the community. UMass students are also the most diverse, and bring with them second languages and a real knowledge of the community."