Matthew Valenti

Proud AmeriCorps member, idealist, book lover, and volunteer at the William Way LGBT Community Center. [posts do not reflect the views of City Year/AmeriCorps]

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

I #StandUp4Transportation to help improve our roads, bridges and transit systems! http://t.co/kcuGKtUfMR

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

I use math every day, paying bills, planning trips on septa, and so much more #30DaysofPurpose

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

My favorite place to go in Philly is Clark Park #30DaysofPurpose

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

Today a student asked me to pull him out to work on his science project, asking for help is a huge step for him #30DaysofPurpose #proud

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

I just started reading Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges. #30daysofpurpose

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

When I was a kid all I wanted was to be a paleontologist, maybe I watched jurassic park too many times... #30daysofpurpose

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

How could Harry Potter not be your childhood role model? #30DaysofPurpose #FreeSiriusBlack

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

Maybe it's because the main character had the same name as me, but The House Of The Scorpion was my favorite book in MS #30DaysofPurpose

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

My favorite teacher was my 4th grade teacher, she always encouraged me and my friends to learn and grow #30DaysofPurpose #day17

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

My favorite subject in school was English! #30DaysofPurpose #booklover

[Dennis Elwell @DennisAnalytics]

"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they will never sit in."

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

My #LACY plan is to keep on serving. #30DaysofPurpose

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

Yes 2 bacon #cyMYS #IJ

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

Recommitting to my service with new SEL techniques for my students #30DaysofPurpose #cypMYS

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

Favorite founding story? Stone soup, together we can make something great. #30DaysofPurpose

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

My favorite PITW? #173 I'm ready, choose me! #30DaysofPurpose

[Philadelphia Schools @PHLschools]

Due to weather reports, the SDP will be closed for students & staff on Tuesday, January 27. #SnowDay

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

I'm always inspired by my student's willingness to seek help. #30daysofpurpose

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

What does pride mean to me? That indescribable feeling when I put on that red jacket every morning. #30DaysofPurpose @CityYearPhilly

[Matthew Valenti @MatthewVCYP]

Allen Ginsberg's reading voice was beautiful.