Education Counts Michiana - August 7th, 2019

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  Dr. Amy Stark, Allison Gatz, Cali Swartzendruber More Information

  University of Notre Dame: The DNA Learning Center

  

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  All summer long students have been working with Notre Dame to continue growing and learning about the world around them. At the ND DNA Learning Center, students have gained hands on experience in the biological sciences this summer. They experience and conduct many
  hands on experiments to expose students to the field. Students come from all across the country to join this summer program.

  For additional information visit:

  • The DNA Learning Center

  Guests:

  1. Dr. Amy StarkDirectorThe DNA Learning Center- University of Notre Dame
     
  2. Allison GatzCamp CounselorThe DNA Learning Center- University of Notre Dame
     
  3. Cali SwartzendruberStudentThe DNA Learning Center- University of Notre Dame
     

  Additional Resources:

  • What is Biology?

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  Lori Graves, Peggy Ferguson, Melissa Payne More Information

  Bridgman Public Schools: Free Summer Lunch

  

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  About 30 million children rely on free school lunch, so where do they eat when school is out for the summer? At Bridgman Public Schools, they are addressing this issue by providing free meals all summer long. The meals are designed for children 18 and under, with eligibility also given to adult individuals with disabilities. The school also helps support local businesses in their efforts by serving food from local farmers and teaching their students what it takes to grow their own food.

  For additional information visit:

  • Food Service

  Guests:

  1. Lori GravesElementry PrincipalBridgman Public Schools
     
  2. Peggy FergusonFood Service DirectorBridgman Public Schools
     
  3. Melissa PayneSpecial Education TeacherBridgman Public Schools
     

  Additional Resources:

  • The Importance of Summer Meals

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  Chad Dee, Erica Momany, Morgan Callahan, Marley Momany, Gracie Callahan More Information

  Fab Lab

  

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  Having a place to design and build allows people to let their minds wander into the world of creativity. Maker spaces like the Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College offers not just students, but members of the community the chance to find their creative side.

  For additional information visit:

  • Lake Michigan College Fab Lab
  • What is a Makerspace?

  Guests:

  1. Chad DeeHanson Technology Center DirectorLake Michigan College
     
  2. Erica MomanyJr. Girl Scout Leader
  3. Morgan CallahanGirl Scout Leader
  4. Marley MomanyGirl Scout
  5. Gracie CallahanGirl Scout

  Additional Resources:

  • Makerspace for Education
  • What is the Point of a Makerspace?

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  TJ Jorgensen More Information

  Being a Mentor

  

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  Having a mentor can make all the difference in the life of a child in need. Big Brothers Big Sisters is an organization that pairs those children with an adult who can serve not only as a guide, but as a friend.

  For additional information visit:

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County
  • BBBS Volunteer Form
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

  Guests:

  1. TJ JorgensenBoard of Directors PresidentBig Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph County
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Mentoring Youth Matters
  • The Importance of Youth Mentorship
  • Starting a Youth Mentorship
  • Designing a Youth Mentorship Program

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