Reaching Out
Marion Martyres, MEC Summer Corps
Ypsilanti Community Schools
Serving at Perry Early Learning Center has really been an experience where I learned more about myself and how important it is to be open to people. My service at
MEC Summer Corps – Partner Spotlight
Reeth-Puffer Schools – Muskegon County
What is the mission of your organization? The mission of Reeths-Puffer Schools is to maximize the potential of all students and prepare them to compete and contribute as caring,
MEC Summer Corps – Partner Spotlight
Ferndale Public Schools – Oakland County
What is the mission of your organization? At FPS, we are a school family of continual learners. We support each and every student to develop their purpose, plan,
“I love books!”
Megan – MEC Summer Corps Member
ReadGR, Grand Rapids, MI
Growing up in a household that had many books to choose from, it is easy to think that everyone has access to the same library of reading
MEC Summer Corps Partner Spotlight
Refugee Education Center
Serving Kent & Ottawa Counties
What is the mission of the Refugee Education Center? We support refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community. We envision
Interview with Jessica Grohs
Lead Coaching Specialist & Training Manager
Jessica Grohs began her new role as MEC’s Lead Coaching Specialist and Training Manager on June 1, 2021. Previously, Jessica was the first Michigan Math Coaching Specialist for Michigan Education
Chaos, Camaraderie, and Constants
Elizabeth, K-3 Reading Corps, Detroit
Chaos is the background noise,
drowning everything in its wake.
Found in the resounding silence when the technology inevitably breaks.
It is the changing status of absent, present, and away;
that
Final Reflections
Courtney | K-3 Reading Corps | Flint
My service term flew by. It seems like just yesterday I was attending the virtual trainings via Zoom and completing the LMS modules. I have grown a lot over the past
Above and Beyond
Ashley, K-3 Reading Corps Member, Grand Rapids
Something that never fails to impress me about my students is their constant drive to want to learn more, and to tackle every challenge they face. Children are relentlessly curious,
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