Wisdom Wednesdays @ Bellshire Elementary School

Description

Wisdom Wednesday presenters are community volunteers, partners that commit to one-hour (or 2 hours) of engaging programming around a career field and enriching activities. Volunteers representing programs/curriculums will prepare a 45-minute lesson and activity for students. Volunteers that are not facilitators of a program should plan for a Career Day-style presentation for students. 


Qualifications: Must be 18 or older 

Must be available at the agreed upon date and time 

Parking Information: Will be detailed in email after partners commit to Wisdom Wednesday. 

Appropriate Attire (if different from above): Casual attire 

Encouraged to wear t-shirt/clothing with logos of employer, agency, or university with which you are affiliated. 


Where will volunteers need to report: Report to the front office. You must have your driver’s license or other government issued id to check in to the school. 


Point of contact for Wisdom Wednesday: Jemeika Houston 

Contact number for this person (cell) (if different from above): 629-910-4778 

Email address for this person: (if different from above) -  jemeika.houston@mnps.org

A few tips: 

Please plan to arrive to Bellshire Elementary 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. 

You can park in available parking spots 

Bring your id and check in at the main office. Someone will assist you in getting to the right classroom. 

 

Do’s &Don’ts 

Do - Tell your student about yourself- they love hearing about what adults were like in middle school! 

Do - Share how you arrived at your current career/position. What jobs/experiences did you have along the way that got you here? 

Do - Find a way to engage students. Is there a point in the presentation that students could reflect/brainstorm/respond? In-person speakers can do this throughout. Virtual presenters- ask the teacher to allow a few students to share their comments with you. 

Do - If there is a handout or document that you want the students to have while you speak, please arrive with 25 copies. Virtual speakers, make sure you send any printing requests 48 prior to your presentation. 

Don’t bring in outside food students. Small candies as rewards for engagement are permitted. 

Don’t arrange to meet any student outside of school or exchange phone numbers 

Do not be discouraged if your students are shy at first- this is a new initiative and students are acclimating to Wisdom Wednesday. 

Details

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Location

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1128 Bell Grimes Lane
Nashville, TN  37207

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Wed Nov 12, 2025 @ 8:15am
to 9:00am 		0.75 hours 5 of 5
Wed Nov 12, 2025 @ 9:15am
to 10:00am 		0.75 hours 5 of 5