MEC Member Spotlight
Jennifer, K-3 Reading Corps Member
Decatur Public Schools
What does service mean to you? Serving with AmeriCorps gives me the opportunity to help inspire and shape our future generations. It means serving as a role model to
Reflections
Jonathan Xi – MEC Summer Corps Alum
Ypsilanti Community Schools
I fondly remember the day when I committed to a summer of service with AmeriCorps and Michigan Education Corps, serving with Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS). Feelings of joy, excitement
Partnerships are Essential to a Better Society
Cheryl, MEC Summer Corps Alum
Center for Success, Pontiac, MI
It was truly an experience while serving at the Center for Success in Pontiac, MI. I have learned and benefited from this tenure
Seeing Progress
Andrew – MEC Summer Corps Member
Refugee Education Center
The “aha moment”. That’s what every teacher strives for. It’s the moment they all hope to see – the moment when the light bulb turns on and the student
Commitment to Service
Marleca – MEC Summer Corps Member
Kalamazoo, MI
As a previous AmeriCorps member, I understand the value of service. I, now, understand the value of being committed to a mission. This is particularly powerful in times where
MEC Summer Corps – Partner Spotlight
Center for Success Network
Serving Students in Detroit & Pontiac
What is the mission of your organization? The mission of Center for Success Network is to unite community and literacy to empower students in
A Love for Reading
Christina – MEC Summer Corps
Detroit Public Schools Community District
The most rewarding part of my service experience has been watching students fall in love with reading. For some students, this comes pretty quickly and naturally
4 Years of Growth
INTERVIEW WITH Kelly Johnson
K-3 READING CORPS ALUM – Minnesota & Michigan
Kelly completed her 4th year of service with MEC this past 20-21 school year. Her first year with AmeriCorps was the 2015-16 school year
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,
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