Episode #636 - June 1st, 2022
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Original Airdate: June 01, 2022
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Margie Yarger, Ruth Andrews, Becky Moore, Carmen Peake, Jim Ward, Tammi Preston, Lauren Sheeley
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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.
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- Margie YargerBoard ChairmanCass Kickstart to Careers
- Ruth AndrewsBoard MemberCass Kickstart to Careers
- Becky MooreSecretary/TreasurerCass Kickstart to Careers
- Carmen PeakeBoard MemberCass Kickstart to Careers
- Jim WardBoard MemberCass Kickstart to Careers
- Tammi PrestonPrincipalSam Adams Elementary School
- Lauren SheeleyAssistant PrincipalSam Adams Elementary School
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Elisa Zwier, Ph.D., Isis Espinoza, Haley Arms, Jayden Hernandez
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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.
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- Elisa Zwier, Ph.D.Teach Elkhart County Director/Assistant ProfessorGoshen College
- Isis EspinozaTeach Elkhart County StudentGoshen College
- Haley ArmsTeach Elkhart County StudentGoshen College
- Jayden HernandezTeach Elkhart County StudentGoshen College
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Anne Pillai, Linkin DeNeve, Peter Burns, Ashley Schoen, Ahhley Hastings, Ellen Piechocki, Ginger Sigmon
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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.
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- Anne PillaiEducation & Outreach Associate Program DirectorND Energy, University of Notre Dame
https://energy.nd.edu/ - Linkin DeNeveStudentMishawaka High School
- Peter BurnsDirectorCenter for Sustainable Energy
https://energy.nd.edu/ - Ashley SchoenStudentMishawaka High School
- Ahhley HastingsGraduate StudentND Energy, University of Notre Dame
https://energy.nd.edu/ - Ellen PiechockiStudentMishawaka High School
- Ginger SigmonManaging DirectorCenter for Sustainable Energy
https://energy.nd.edu/
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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.
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