Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners?
Do you believe in the transformative power of literacy?
Are you ready to be part of an AmeriCorps program, making the future brighter for Michigan students?
If
Posted on December 14, 2022 in Uncategorized by ADuvalZinn
MEC is committed to building the next generation of educators, advocates, and leaders. We do this by providing members with ongoing training and coaching support throughout their service. We put a lot of effort into ensuring all our AmeriCorps members
Posted on December 3, 2021 in Uncategorized by ADuvalZinn
Attitudes Are Contagious
Andrew – Lead Literacy Interventionist
K-3 Reading Corps – Kentwood Public Schools
There is a saying: “Attitudes are contagious; is yours worth catching?” In the past, when I worked as a teacher, I put up a poster
Posted on July 14, 2021 in Uncategorized by ADuvalZinn
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,
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
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
Posted on February 11, 2020 in Uncategorized by ADuvalZinn
Michigan Education Corps’ Beginnings
An Interview with Renee Borg, Director of PRogramming and Operations
Renee Borg, Director of Programming and Operations has worked with Michigan Education Corps (MEC) since its inception in 2012 as Michigan Reading Corps. In our conversation,
Posted on December 6, 2019 in Uncategorized by ADuvalZinn
Alison Mellon is a second-year Master Coach for Michigan Education Corps’ K-3 Reading Corps. In her education career that spans over 3 decades, she has served as a classroom teacher in Detroit and Charlevoix Public Schools, a literacy consultant at