Last week we introduced you to avid community leader Wes Bellamy. This week, we are pleased to present Whitney Bullock! Whitney is an honors student set to graduate from the Curry School of Education at Charlottesville’s very own University of Virginia next spring.

Even as she has yet to earn her degree, Whitney has proven to be a strong leader in education who is not afraid to take initiative. She serves as the President and Public Relations Chair of the Student Virginia Education Association and Educational Developmental Chair of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (at the University of Virginia), where she has taken organizational control of Delta Sigma Theta’s weekly community service endeavor, P.E.A.R.L.S.: Peers Encouraging Academics, Responsibility, and Success. She also serves as a board member of the Curry Foundation. In addition, Whitney has volunteered her time as a Camper Care Co-Coordinator and Counselor at Camp Kesem, a nonprofit organization that provides a fun and relaxing summer camp experience for children with cancer-stricken parents. Another important contribution this aspiring teacher has made to her community is dedicating her time as a Big Sibling to UVA’s community service center, Madison House, as “one of the few African American volunteers helping to mentor at-risk children in the Charlottesville community.”

Whitney has expressed a desire to teach elementary school level students, but has stated that all grades and subjects have positive and appealing aspects. Therefore, she is open to teaching a variety of themes to different age groups. AATF is sure Whitney will have a highly positive impact as a teacher, regardless of the grade and subject matter.

Click here to view Whitney’s profile!