Education Counts Michiana - June 1st, 2022

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  Margie Yarger, Ruth Andrews, Becky Moore, Carmen Peake, Jim Ward, Tammi Preston, Lauren Sheeley More Information

  Cass Kickstart to Careers

  

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  It's never too early for parents to start thinking about their children's future. Cass Kickstart to Careers helps parents create a Child's Saving Account that will continue to accrue interest until a child is ready to graduate high school.

  For additional information visit:

  • Cass Kickstart to Careers

  Guests:

  1. Margie YargerBoard ChairmanCass Kickstart to Careers
     
  2. Ruth AndrewsBoard MemberCass Kickstart to Careers
     
  3. Becky MooreSecretary/TreasurerCass Kickstart to Careers
     
  4. Carmen PeakeBoard MemberCass Kickstart to Careers
     
  5. Jim WardBoard MemberCass Kickstart to Careers
     
  6. Tammi PrestonPrincipalSam Adams Elementary School
     
  7. Lauren SheeleyAssistant PrincipalSam Adams Elementary School
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Benefits of Financial Literacy for Kids
  • Get Your Children Saving
  • 8 Ways to Save for Your Child's College Education

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  Elisa Zwier, Ph.D., Isis Espinoza, Haley Arms, Jayden Hernandez More Information

  Teach Elkhart County

  

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  Teachers of color only make up a small percentage of teachers in Elkhart County. Teach Elkhart County at Goshen College is working to provide the education and support for students of color who are looking to become educators. The program not only focuses on getting teachers into the classroom, but also providing a support system to keep them there.

  For additional information visit:

  • Teach Elkhart County
  • Goshen College

  Guests:

  1. Elisa Zwier, Ph.D.Teach Elkhart County Director/Assistant ProfessorGoshen College
     
  2. Isis EspinozaTeach Elkhart County StudentGoshen College
     
  3. Haley ArmsTeach Elkhart County StudentGoshen College
     
  4. Jayden HernandezTeach Elkhart County StudentGoshen College
     

  Additional Resources:

  • The Teacher Shortage Can be Addressed
  • Investing in Educators

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  Anne Pillai, Linkin DeNeve, Peter Burns, Ashley Schoen, Ahhley Hastings, Ellen Piechocki, Ginger Sigmon More Information

  University of Notre Dame-Mishawaka High School Internship Program

  

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  The Notre Dame-Mishawaka High School Internship Program engages junior and senior students with an interest in STEM. During this year-long experience, students earn high school credit while conducting research and participating in seminar-style group classes. Students come to Notre Dame’s campus twice a week to conduct energy-related research.

  For additional information visit:

  • Notre Dame-Mishawaka High School Internship Program

  Guests:

  1. Anne PillaiEducation & Outreach Associate Program DirectorND Energy, University of Notre Dame
     https://energy.nd.edu/
  2. Linkin DeNeveStudentMishawaka High School
     
  3. Peter BurnsDirectorCenter for Sustainable Energy
     https://energy.nd.edu/
  4. Ashley SchoenStudentMishawaka High School
     
  5. Ahhley HastingsGraduate StudentND Energy, University of Notre Dame
     https://energy.nd.edu/
  6. Ellen PiechockiStudentMishawaka High School
     
  7. Ginger SigmonManaging DirectorCenter for Sustainable Energy
     https://energy.nd.edu/

  Additional Resources:

  • American Physical Society internship program
  • Army Educational Outreach Program
  • Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab internship program
  • NASA Goddard internship program
  • National Institute of Health internship program
  • National Eye Institute internship program
  • Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP)
  • National Cancer Institute internship program
  • Buck Institute for Age Research Summer Scholars Program
  • Smash Academy internship program

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  Erik Simon More Information

  Science Alive

  

  City: South Bend, IN

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  Science Alive is an interactive day-long event hosted by the St. Joseph County Public Library. The main branch in South Bend hosted its 30th annual event featuring activities and interactive science events for students of all ages.

  For additional information visit:

  • St. Joseph County Public Library
  • Science Alive

  Guests:

  1. Erik SimonEducation & Programming ManagerSt. Joseph County Public Library
     St. Joseph County Public Library

  Additional Resources:

  • Hands-On Sicence
  • Science at Home

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