{"id":8524,"date":"2018-12-20T12:25:02","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T17:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/?p=8524"},"modified":"2019-01-03T08:58:19","modified_gmt":"2019-01-03T13:58:19","slug":"volunteer-spotlight-paul-palombo-shelton-park-elementary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/volunteer-spotlight-paul-palombo-shelton-park-elementary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Spotlight: Paul Palombo, Shelton Park Elementary School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Each month, dedicated volunteers or community partners will be recognized for the time and talents dedicated to Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Paul Palombo is a well-known face to staff and students around Shelton Park Elementary School. As a volunteer with GrowSmart\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vbgrowsmart.com\/vb-reads\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Virginia Beach READS<\/a> campaign, he helps children strengthen their reading skills through one-on-one tutoring.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr. Paul is a dedicated and dependable volunteer and someone the kids look forward to seeing,\u201d said the school\u2019s principal Tara Brewer. \u201cHe\u2019s here almost every day, dedicating his time to the children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Students also believe Palombo is a positive force within the school.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like spending time with him practicing reading,\u201d said first-grader Everett Craft. \u201cHe makes it fun and doesn\u2019t rush me. His games are my favorite and are really fun, too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As an educator for more than 20 years, Palombo understands the importance of volunteers in education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was familiar with the volunteer program because I had worked for the school system,\u201d he explained. \u201cI knew it was an outstanding program. The schools play a crucial role in the success of Virginia Beach and it is a privilege and honor to be a part of the success.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Palombo\u2019s service to the division doesn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has been volunteering countless hours this year in our school cafeteria and mentors students, in addition to the VB READS program,\u201d states Brewer. \u201cHe comes and helps in whatever capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When asked about his favorite volunteering activity, he replied, \u201cAny activity that I get to work with students is amazing!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although he retired two years ago, Palombo still wanted to be involved in the division and contribute to education in some capacity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI enjoy volunteering because the students are inspiring and motivating,\u201d said Palombo. \u201cVBCPS plays the most important role in the future success of Virginia Beach. I truly believe this!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Become a volunteer or community partner today and make a difference in students\u2019 lives. For more information on volunteering visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vbschools.com\/community\/volunteers_partners\/partners_in_education\">vbschools.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each month, dedicated volunteers or community partners will be recognized for the time and talents dedicated to Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS). 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