Amy Garner

Amy experienced different teaching styles and curriculums. After playing volleyball for Newberry College, Amy transferred to the University of South Carolina to finish her B.S. in Education. She initially worked with the YMCA of Greensboro as a Family Services Director. This position allowed her to help families by providing a safe place for the children after school as well as during the summer. After working with the Y, she wanted to make a greater impact on kids, so she accepted a teaching position with Guilford County Schools. She spent the majority of her teaching career in Title her schools, during that time Amy saw firsthand educational inequity in a variety of ways. In March 2020, and schools were closed due to COVID-19, remote learning showed another level of inequity when students could not access their learning opportunities due to lack of technology and internet access. By accepting a position with Helps Education Fund, she hopes to make a difference across Guilford County instead of in one classroom.