Education Counts Michiana - May 24th, 2023

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  Tina Ervin, Kristi Helkamp, Natalia Marin More Information

  Cuentos

  

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  Cuentos is a Spanish storytime program at Goshen Public library that promotes biliteracy in the community. Children coming from bilingual households are often only encouraged to speak English in their schools. Goshen Public Library hopes to represent the Latino community in their programming with Cuentos and additional community outreach.

  Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

  For additional information visit:

  • Goshen Public Library

  Guests:

  1. Tina ErvinHead of Children ServicesGoshen Public Library
     
  2. Kristi HelkampDevelopment and Community Engagement ManagerGoshen Public Library
     
  3. Natalia MarinLibrarian's AssistantGoshen Public Library
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Benefits of Being Bilingual
  • Why Biliteracy Programs are Needed
  • Engaging Multilingual Communities and English Language Learners

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  Theodore Randall, Ph.D., Brother Sage More Information

  Historical Black Michigan Tour

  

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  Indiana University South Bend presented a Historical Black Michigan Tour to the public. The bus tour visited notable locations in Vandalia, Marcellus, three Rivers and Battle Creek, Michigan highlighting the Underground Railroad and Sojourner Truth.

  Kristen Franklin videographer

  Greg Banks editor

  For additional information visit:

  • African American Studies - Indiana University South Bend
  • Exploring Michigan’s African American History
  • MEET SOJOURNER TRUTH: A MICHIGAN HEROINE
  • Michigan's Underground Railroad
  • Michigan's role in the Underground Railroad

  Guests:

  1. Theodore Randall, Ph.D.African American Studies Coordinator/OrganizerIndiana University South Bend
     https://clas.iusb.edu/sociology-anthropology/faculty-and-staff/randall.html
  2. Brother SageAfrican American Griot & Elder/Tour GuideHistorical Black Michigan Tour
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Civil Rights Heritage Center
  • Take the Black History Tour of Downtown Grand Rapids
  • Discover Detroit's Black History
  • 7 Detroit Black History Sites to Visit
  • African American History & Literature Gallery
  • Michigan Legal Milestones - Sojourner Truth

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  Amanda Glon, Alyssa Wesolek, Kellie Herron, Brandi Fletcher More Information

  Brain Train

  

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  Brain Train is a program through the Family and Children’s Center of South Bend that emphasizes parent involvement in early child growth and development. Parents take their children to individual and group sessions where they work with a professional to learn activities and lessons to continue at home.

  Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

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  • Brain Train

  Guests:

  1. Amanda GlonParent/ClientBrain Train
     
  2. Alyssa WesolekProgram CoordinatorBrain Train
     
  3. Kellie HerronFamily CoordinatorBrain Train
     
  4. Brandi FletcherParent/ClientBrain Train
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Importance of Learning in a Group Setting for Child Development
  • 5 Activities to Encourage Group Play in Early Childhood Classrooms
  • About ASQ
  • Importance of ASQ Developmental Screening in Early Childhood

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  Dale Welling, Beth Bollenbach, Caroline Horist More Information

  Paws for Humanity

  

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  Paws for Humanity is an animal sanctuary and space for animal assisted therapy. Their motto, “people helping animals helping people,” speaks to their mission of social work and growth in the community of Harbor Country.

  Segment producer: Shanthini Ode

  For additional information visit:

  • Paws for Humanity

  Guests:

  1. Dale WellingCo-FounderPaws for Humanity
     
  2. Beth BollenbachCo-FounderPaws for Humanity
     
  3. Caroline HoristVolunteerPaws for Humanity
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Benfits of Animal-Assisted Therapy to the Health of Older Individuals
  • Music Therapy, Animal, and Play Therapies

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  Marcos Stoltzfus, Carol Good-Elliott, Lisa Walter More Information

  Wolf Lake Nature Preschool

  

  City: Kendallville, IN

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  Preschool is a time for learning and exploration. Students at the Wolf Lake Nature Preschool spend a lot of time discovering new things outdoors. The school’s philosophy includes student-led learning through curiosity, exploration and play.

  Videographer: Kristen Franklin

  Editor: Shanthini Ode

  For additional information visit:

  • Merry Lea Nature Preschool

  Guests:

  1. Marcos StoltzfusAssistant Executive Director/Director of Environmental EducationMerry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College
     
  2. Carol Good-ElliottEnvironmental EducatorMerry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College
     
  3. Lisa WalterEarly Childhood DirectorCole YMCA Wolf Lake Nature Preschool
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Benefits of Outdoor Play for Toddlers
  • Nature Preschools and its Many Benefits

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  Michael Moyer, Sara Bladey, Amelia Hofmeister, Tim Godfrey More Information

  Wine and Viticulture at Lake Michigan College

  

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  Lake Michigan College’s Wine and Viticulture program allows students to explore the process of growing and selling wine. From growing fruit in vineyards, learning about the appropriate biochemistry, and filtering and bottling a final product, students are well equipped to enter a career in the wine industry.

  Segment Producer - Shanthini Ode

  For additional information visit:

  • Lake Michigan College: Wine and Viticulture

  Guests:

  1. Michael MoyerDirector of Wine and ViticultureLake Michigan College
     
  2. Sara BladeyStudentLake Michigan College
     
  3. Amelia HofmeisterStudentLake Michigan College
     
  4. Tim GodfreyWine Maker/EnologistLake Michigan College
     

  Additional Resources:

  • Economics of Michigan Wine Industry
  • Michigan Wine Country

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