ClevelandJoe (2022-2023)

I taught urban youth in a Cleveland-area charter school from Feb 2005-December 2006 and then took a position with the Educational Talent Search program at Case Western Reserve University in December 2006 in which I work with urban youth.

During undergrad, I was involved with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship from August 1999-2004; served as small group Bible study leader, Vice President, and Large Group Coordinator

Phone Banking Coordinator with Case for Kerry (Aug-Nov 2004), also various campaign activities with The Democratic Party in 2005, 2006, and 2008 (go Hillary!)

I served two summer-long AmeriCorps terms of service during undergrad as well.

My wife is currently a law student at Case; we're not planning on moving anytime soon, which is why I've only applied to two schools. I'm a lifetime resident of Cleveland, and I love this city! Before we were married (July 28, 2007!), when she was applying to law schools, we applied to schools in DC, Virginia, and Maryland; I was waitlisted at George Mason and The College of William and Mary

4-18-08: Yay! My deposit and forms have been successfully received by Cleveland-Marshall! Looking forward to the fall--I'll be in the full-time day program. Anyone know of a Facebook group for our class?

3-13-08: Praise God! I just received my acceptance letter for Cleveland Marshall; better yet, I was awarded the Dean's Scholarship (full tuition for 3 years, renewable with a 3.2 GPA). What a blessing! Needless to say, my odds of going there are quite high. =)