Author Archives: epackis

Well, this is it. My time as a Columbus Foundation Fellow has officially come to an end, and with that, I think it’s only fair that I reflect a bit on my experiences, in the form of a little list: Don’t … Continue reading →

A little something to know about me: I hate endings. When I was younger, I used to always read the end of a book first–that way I wouldn’t be surprised by anything. I tend to avoid watching the finales of … Continue reading →

I have MY VERY OWN DESK. So, why is this news? It’s been 8 weeks and I’m excited to have a desk, rather than a roundtable, for…the remaining 2 weeks? Well, do I have an amazing update for you. KIPP offered me a … Continue reading →

Maybe it’s because I’ve been working in a school, surrounded by things targeted at little kids, but I’ve been reminiscing a lot about my childhood lately. One of my favorite TV shows when I was growing up was “Arthur,” whose … Continue reading →

Something I don’t think I’ve talked about nearly enough is how amazing the concept of this fellowship is. Not only do I get to gain real-life work experience every day at KIPP, but the Foundation also provides us with invaluable … Continue reading →

As the 5th week of my fellowship came to a close, I reflected on all of the things that ended during those few short weeks: the sixth season of Game of Thrones, the NBA Finals (go Cavs!), and the creation … Continue reading →

Being told that something I made is “pretty” or “beautiful,” even, is not something I’m used to hearing. I grew up in the shadow of my younger sister’s incredible artistic talent, and I accepted a long time ago that the … Continue reading →

There’s something thrilling about Ohio’s summer storms. A bright, sunny day can be rapidly overtaken by great dark clouds in an instant–you blink a few times, and suddenly, the sky is consumed by a ferocious pounding of rain, an ominous booming of … Continue reading →

At the start of week two, I made a typical college student decision to get Chinese food for dinner. You know how in movies, the fortune cookie always says something incredibly relevant to the main character’s life, but in real … Continue reading →

As someone who has always loved learning, it just feels right for me to be going to school every day (even in the summer). And although I am a student at The Ohio State University, I don’t mean that I’m spending my … Continue reading →