Mr. Akers volunteers twice a week in our building. This year, he has been helping with our kindergarten and 4th grade classrooms. He works with our kindergarteners one-on-one and in small groups on their kindergarten skills. In fourth grade, Mr. Akers works with small groups of students on their foundational math skills. Students love working with him! When students are asked about Mr. Akers, they say he is funny and helpful, he makes them feel smart, and he teaches them strategies that really help them learn. Mr. Akers is a retired “Master Teacher of the Year” in Illinois, with 40+ years of experience. He brings his teaching expertise to Viola Gibson and directly and consistently supports our students. He builds strong relationships with all of the students he works with. We are fortunate to have Mr. Akers as a volunteer at Viola Gibson.