The Truth of Teaching

Posted on May 7, 2021 in Member Spotlights by ADuvalZinn

The Truth of Teaching Kat, K-3 Lead Literacy Interventionist Yesterday, I had a student ask me to go to their baseball game. They looked so nervous to ask and so scared that I would say no. It reminded me that

Student Growth – A Team Effort

Posted on May 3, 2021 in Uncategorized by ADuvalZinn

Student Growth – A Team Effort Interview with Jen K-3 Reading Corps Master Coach Jen Thomas is a five-year Master Coach for Michigan Education Corps’ Reading Corps program. She was originally connected with the program while teaching in Detroit, as

Building Connections through Math

Posted on April 26, 2021 in Member Interview by ADuvalZinn

Building Connections through Math Interview with Sonia, Math Corps Interventionist Sonia is serving as a virtual Math Interventionist at an elementary school in the Flint Community School district for the spring semester of 2021. Sonia completed her Bachelor’s Degree and

Posted on April 19, 2021 in Member Interview by ADuvalZinn

Unlimited Joy Interview with Laurie K-3 Lead Literacy Interventionist I have been with Reading Corps for three years, loving every minute, excited about every tutoring session, looking forward to witnessing students’ reading skills develop, grow, and soar. My true calling

MEC’s Tutor-to-Teacher Pipeline

Posted on April 7, 2021 in Updates by ADuvalZinn

MEC’s Tutor-to-Teacher Pipeline Michigan Education Corps (MEC) has an outstanding track record for students, but we’re also solving another problem at the same time: the teacher shortage. Did you know? MEC has partnered with Michigan colleges and universities to help

The Road to Celebrity Status

Posted on March 25, 2021 in Member Spotlights by ADuvalZinn

The Road to Celebrity Status Jacklene, K-3 Reading Corps, Detroit If you want celebrity status, become a tutor. You walk the “red carpet” every day. You are adored by crowds of children surrounding, you hugging you, wanting your autograph? Well

Serve this Summer with MEC Summer Corps

Posted on March 22, 2021 in Updates by ADuvalZinn

Serve this Summer with MEC Summer Corps COVID-19 has had an incredible impact on our state. The pandemic has increased the need for academic intervention, youth enrichment and recovery response. As our schools, nonprofits and communities continue to work together

Traveling Together – The Road to Success

Posted on March 17, 2021 in Member Interview by ADuvalZinn

Traveling Together – The Road to Success Interview with Allison K-3 Reading Corps Member Allison is a Lead Literacy Interventionist at Explorer Elementary, now serving in her second year. She began serving with MEC in January, 2020 but on-site service

Coaching with Care

Posted on March 10, 2021 in Uncategorized by ADuvalZinn

Coaching With Care Interview with Stephanie K-3 READING CORPS Master Coach Before becoming as Master coach for MEC, Stephanie always had a career in education. Stephanie was a teacher and reading interventionist in Detroit Public Schools Community District and also

Bridging the Literacy Gap in Flint

Posted on February 23, 2021 in Alumni Interview by ADuvalZinn

Bridging the Literacy Gap in Flint Interview with Jasmin K-3 Reading Corps & LeaderCorps Alum Jasmin is a proud Flint native who has a passion to uplift her community. After graduating from Flint Northwestern High school, she longed for a

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