Chloe Fried has always had a passion for helping others. She was born and raised in Chandler, Arizona and she has a passion for swimming, reading, and volunteer work. In 2023, Chloe became a certified lifeguard through the American Red Cross.
Chloe is attending ASU for her Bachelors in International Public Health after finishing her associates degree at the age of 17. Her ultimate goal is to become a Pediatric Neurologist and she is proficient in American Sign Language. Chloe has worked as a volunteer with Swift since June of 2023. She has lead the Primary after school programs all year, volunteered at Swift Saturdays, sorted Keppies, attended Camp Swift as support staff, and she has volunteered with all the events Swift had hosted. Chloe enjoys preparing for events and helping with what she can but her favorite part of Swift is working with kids, especially the primary kids, who teach her just as much as she teaches them. Hello everyone! I'm Courtney Berman, and I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the amazing team at Swift! Currently, I'm studying Social Work at Arizona State University, driven by my passion for helping young children thrive in life.
Outside of my studies, I love spending time outdoors, whether it's hiking, traveling, or simply enjoying quality moments with my family. Professionally, I've been fortunate to work as a Pre-K teacher at Temple Chai Religious School, which I adore. I've also spent time in Jerusalem, Israel, where I supported children with disabilities for three months—a truly impactful experience. My summers have been filled with enriching experiences as a camp counselor at Camp Stein, nestled in the peaceful pines. This love for camp led me to Swift in 2015, where I've been volunteering passionately for over eight years. I'm deeply committed to Swift's mission, evident through my involvement as a counselor and support staff at Camp Swift. I also took the lead in establishing the Swift Club at my high school, recruiting over 150 volunteers. Even after graduation, I continued to contribute by helping develop programs and facilitating events. I'm genuinely excited to start this new journey with Swift, where I hope to use my skills and experiences to further our goal of empowering youth and promoting positive growth. By Taryn Bertucci Welcome back to Kidz Corner, where the kids of Swift tell the world what they think! In the last two weeks, Swift After School programs have been doing robot-related activities. These activities are designed to introduce and promote STEAM. I decided to stay on theme, and ask the Swift kids their opinions on robots. Here is what I gathered: First, I asked the kids: “If robots were able to think for themselves, would they be good or evil?” In response, 55.6% of them said evil, while 44.4% said good. However, a consensus was made that the robot’s morality will entirely depend on how you treat them. So, be nice to your microwaves and dishwashers, in case of a robot rebellion. Next, I asked for some robot names. Here are some notable choices:
Now having named their respective hypothetical robots, I asked the kids what they would want their robots for. Some popular answers included:
As much of Swift programming revolves around STEAM, I asked the kids what their favorite part of STEAM is.
Finally, I asked the kids of Swift: “If you had a time machine, when would you travel to?” Some notable answers were:
Thank you to everyone who came to the Gala and Carnival; both events were huge successes! If you want to contribute to keeping STEAM-related activities and mentor-based programming available to the kids of Swift, feel free to donate at https://www.swiftyouth.org/donate.html Hi! My name is Marshanna Maxwell. At Swift Youth Foundation, I work as a program specialist! I received my bachelor’s degree in sociology from Grand Canyon University. I love to sing, find ways to express myself creatively, and volunteer at my local church. I’m so excited to be a part of the Swift family and cultivate new and fun opportunities and resources for the youth. Written by: Taryn Bertucci Welcome back to the Kidz Corner, where the Swift kids get to tell the world what they think. In this issue, I asked the kids all about Valentine's Day. Here is what I gathered: According to recent polls, the crowd is very mixed on what should be “THE Valentine’s Day Color.” It was a fifty-fifty vote, so I think it is safe to say that pink and red, much like grilled cheese and tomato soup, are better together. As for favorite Valentine’s Day candies, the classic choice of Hershey Kisses has taken the lead. M&M’s are also popular in the overall palate of the group, with lollipops only gaining 12.5% of the vote. Notice how conversation hearts were not even mentioned? I don’t think that is any coincidence…. I asked the kids of Swift: “What is the true meaning of Valentine’s Day—Love or Chocolate?” Surprisingly, most of them answered “Love.” I guess these kids have their priorities sorted out….or do they? However much those surveyed love love, they are patriotic (or state-riotic?) at heart. Two-thirds of the group said Arizona’s Birthday is the most important holiday taking place on February 14th. Finally, I asked the kids for their best “rizz lines.” For those unfamiliar with the term, it is what they call pickup lines. Here are my two personal favorites:
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