Building Trust & Confidence
Kat, K-3 Literacy Interventionist
Ypsilanti
When I was working with a second grade student I noticed that he was a very good reader, but he was shy because he has a speech impediment. This made him
Growing Roots & Confidence in PreK
Interview with Sue
Master Coach – PreK Reading Corps
I have had the pleasure of being a Master Coach with the Michigan Education Corps PreK Reading Corps over 5 years. My career with the
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
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
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
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
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
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
Michigan Education Corps is an initiative of Hope Network, a non-profit organization that helps people overcome amazing odds.
