Episode #330 - May 1st, 2019
Education Counts presents four new segments about educational initiatives. Travel with us to Oak Farm Montessori School and their KinderForest program. Learn about sewing and the potential it is unlocking at Sew Loved. Find out about what\'s coming up at the Lunch and Learn Lecture Series at Robinson Community Learning Center. Cardinal Services is empowering people with disabilities through its Redbird Art Studio in Warsaw.
Original Airdate: May 01, 2019

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  • May 1st, 2019 Photo Vicki Miles, Glenda Lamont, Ryan Chupp, David Ziker More Information

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    It began as a way to teach at risk women the art of sewing and how to get a job in the manufacturing field. But Sew Loved has grown beyond its original mission and now teaches young people and older people alike that they can make something of their lives.

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    Guests:

    1. Vicki MilesDirectorSew Loved
    2. Glenda LamontVolunteerSew Loved
    3. Ryan ChuppStudentSew Loved
    4. David ZikerOwnerVested Interest/Ziker's Cleaners

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  • May 1st, 2019 Photo Lu Ella Webster, Jennifer Knapp Beudert, Jo Myers, Rose Wilson More Information

    Lunch and Learn Lecture Series

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    Proving it's never too late to learn something new, the Lunch and Learn Lecture series provides senior citizens the opportunity to learn about various topics that may concern them. Hosted at the Robinson Community Learning Center, speakers on topics ranging from hospital bills to Alzheimer's are brought in to present and teach.

    Guests:

    1. Lu Ella WebsterAdult Program CoordinatorRobinson Community Learning Center
    2. Jennifer Knapp BeudertManagerRobinson Community Learning Center
    3. Jo MyersAttendeeLunch and Learn Lecture Series
    4. Rose WilsonAttendee/VolunteerLunch and Learn Lecture Series

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  • May 1st, 2019 Photo Jean Lomino, Brett Bloom More Information

    Oak Farm Montessori School : Kinderforest

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    Oak Farm Montessori School's mission is to provide an environment that inspires children to reach their full potential through meaningful work and its forest school program is no exception. By allowing a set time for students to learn about and explore the local forest, they are allowing students to let nature be the teacher and learn about the world around them through exploration.

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    Guests:

    1. Jean LominoDirectorWauhatchie School & The Forest School Teacher Institute
    2. Brett BloomEcoliteracy CoordinatorOak Farm Montessori School

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  • May 1st, 2019 Photo Randy Hall, Michele Fanfair- Steury, Jennifer Lancaster, Mychelle Rowe, Brianna Allison, Amanda Hollingsworth, Dennis Rowe More Information

    The Redbird Art Studio

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    Cardinal Services is all about empowering people with disabilities or challenges and through its Redbird Art Studio ,they are doing this with art. This studio gives people with special needs the chance to express themselves with their artwork and even make money by selling their pieces. Some members of the Redbird Art Studios pieces have won awards and have made a huge impact on their community.

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    Guests:

    1. Randy HallCEOCardinal Service INC. Of Indiana
    2. Michele Fanfair- SteuryCoordinatorRedbird Art Studio
    3. Jennifer LancasterVolunteerRedbird Art Studio
    4. Mychelle RoweArtistRedbird Art Studio
    5. Brianna AllisonArtistRedbird Art Studio
    6. Amanda HollingsworthArtistRedbird Art Studio
    7. Dennis RoweMychelle's DadRedbird Art Studio

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