The Bravest Child

Posted on October 16, 2020 in Member Spotlights by ADuvalZinn

The Bravest Child Paige Covey, K-3 Reading Corps Interventionist We are sitting in the eye of a hurricane. It is the beginning of the school year, and children must be assessed and scored to be assigned to a Reading Corps

Making Virtual Connections

Posted on October 11, 2020 in Member Spotlights by ADuvalZinn

Making Virtual Connections Jon Hamilton, K-3 Reading Corps Interventionist It’s been a chaotic start to the school year, my first serving as a member of Reading Corps. Serving at Mackenzie Elementary in Detroit, we learned at the 11th hour that

Gaining Skills and Giving Back: Interview with Celena Cho, MEC Math Corps Lead Interventionist

Posted on October 8, 2020 in Member Interview by ADuvalZinn

Gaining Skills and Giving Back Interview with Celena Cho, MEC Math Corps Lead Interventionist Celena is an MSU alum with degrees in sociology and psychology. She is in her second service term as an MEC Math Corps Interventionist placed at

From Interventionist to Teacher: Interview with Zsa Zsa Boles, K-3 Reading Corps Alum

Posted on September 22, 2020 in Alumni Interview by ADuvalZinn

From Interventionist to Teacher Interview with Zsa Zsa Boles, K-3 Reading Corps Alum Zsa Zsa is a proud wife, mother and grandmother who enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her love for children has allowed her to be involved

Serving Students during COVID-19 Response

Posted on August 17, 2020 in Updates by ADuvalZinn

Michigan Education Corps’ Continuum of Service Options A range of service options will be available for our schools for 2020-2021 school year with the intention there will be no breaks in MEC program service delivery were there to be school

Service in Retirement

Posted on August 14, 2020 in Member Interview by ADuvalZinn

Service in REtirement: A Returning MEmber’s Perspective Interview With Jackie Nelsen, K-3 Reading Corps Lead Interventionist My name is Jackie Nelsen and I am 63 years young. Besides working with children, of any age, I love gardening, bird watching, reading,

Member Spotlights – March

Posted on March 16, 2020 in Member Spotlights by ADuvalZinn

Member Spotlights – March 2020 We are excited to celebrate our members, their service and what has inspired them to serve! Every week, we spotlight members from across the state on our Facebook page and twice a month we will

Member Spotlights – February

Posted on February 28, 2020 in Member Spotlights by ADuvalZinn

Member Spotlights – February 2020 We are excited to celebrate our members, their service and what has inspired them to serve! Every week, we spotlight members from across the state on our Facebook page and twice a month we will

More Than A Practicum: Interview with Maddy Grose, MEC Math Corps Alum and Cornerstone University Student

Posted on February 27, 2020 in Alumni Interview by ADuvalZinn

More than a Practicum: An Education Student’s Experience with MEC Interview with Maddy Grose, MEC Math Corps Alum and Cornerstone University Student Maddy Grose is a senior at Cornerstone University. She is working toward a teaching degree in learning disabilities

February Newsletter

Posted on February 24, 2020 in Newsletters by ADuvalZinn

Michigan Education Corps Newsletter February 2020 Letters “Letters, letters, and more letters are a part of our everyday as a PreK Reading Corps Interventionist. Often times during sign-in children struggle with confidence in themselves. Making curves and lines can be

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