The bonds she formed with her students during those two years are so strong that she still keeps in touch through letters.
But even Malachuk, who loves the program so much she refuses to leave, notes that it can be hard on the Corps members.
Among her friends from school, "no one I talked to had [the challenges] I was facing, but no one had the rewards," Malachuk said. "I feel so lucky that I was a part of that."
The hardship has put the rest of Malachuk's life into perspective.
"Law school was a breeze after teaching elementary school," she said.
Malachuk says the work paid off because of everything she accomplished during her time as a teacher.
"I taught 50 people to read. It doesn't get any better than that," Malachuk says.
Malachuk may still be at work for TFA, but she remains nostalgic for her days in the classroom.
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