Even before I was a teacher, I would try to get involved in community service as much as possible. It has been an interest of mine since my mom took me to a children's hospital when I was a kid to hold a luncheon for the children and their parents, and to pass out gifts. After that experience, I felt very strongly about helping out where I could. Since it is hard to help out financially, there are so many other ways to contribute. Most recently, ...