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Jennifer Wittenbrink Ortega, Meli Bandera, Marium Rashid More Information
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The Robinson Community Learning Center in South Bend has been providing a preschool program for the past decade, but it was only available to the children of adults on site. After moving into its new home, now offers high quality early childhood education to the public.
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Guests:
- Jennifer Wittenbrink OrtegaEarly Childhood Program DirectorRobinson Community Learning Center
- Meli BanderaPreschool TeacherRobinson Community Learning Center
- Marium RashidParent/Advisory Board MemberRobinson Community Learning Center
Additional Resources:
- The Importance of Early Childhood Education
- 5 Reasons Why the Importance of ECE Is Impossible to Ignore
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- Jennifer Wittenbrink OrtegaEarly Childhood Program DirectorRobinson Community Learning Center
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Phil Blasko, Caity Stockstell, Ed.D. More Information
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Dinosaurs are a popular interest to many young explorers. Because they Earth millions of years ago, it can be hard to picture what they may have looked like roaming around. A new augmented reality experience through the Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Department will let little learners see dinosaurs in a modern-day setting.
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Guests:
- Phil BlaskoParks SuperintendentMishawaka Parks and Recreation Department
- Caity Stockstell, Ed.D.Director of Teaching and LearningSchool City of Mishawaka
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- Phil BlaskoParks SuperintendentMishawaka Parks and Recreation Department
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Scott Michaels, Kira Lace Hawkins, Alana Hernley More Information
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The Wagon Wheel Conservatory gives students the opportunity to know what it takes to play a part in large productions. With courses run by experienced theater professionals, they teach students the importance of finding their own unique-authentic voices on stage or behind the scenes.
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Guests:
- Scott MichaelsArtistic DirectorWagon Wheel Conservatory
https://www.wagonwheelcenter.org/wagon-wheel-conservatory/ - Kira Lace HawkinsEducation DirectorWagon Wheel Conservatory
https://www.wagonwheelcenter.org/wagon-wheel-conservatory/ - Alana HernleyAssistant Stage Manager for Summer SessionWagon Wheel Conservatory
https://www.wagonwheelcenter.org/wagon-wheel-conservatory/
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- Scott MichaelsArtistic DirectorWagon Wheel Conservatory
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Claire Salinas More Information
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At the Discovery Enrichment Center in Benton Harbor, students are given the opportunity to learn through various social and cognitive activities and programs. The new African Drumming and Music Program teaches students about different instruments and gives them the opportunity to play and learn through sound.
For additional information visit:
Guests:
- Claire SalinasMusic TeacherDiscovery Enrichment Center
http://bhas.org/our_schools/discovery_enrichment_center
Additional Resources:
- African Drums
- TEACHING WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING WITH OR WITHOUT AUTHENTIC INSTRUMENTS
- West African Drumming for Elementary Classroom Teachers
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- Claire SalinasMusic TeacherDiscovery Enrichment Center
