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Episode #354 - October 16th, 2019

This week on Education Counts we continue our probe into mental health by looking at the positive role of mentors and easing the stigma that is associated with mental health issues. We sat in on an acting class at the South Bend Civic Theatre that is designed for middle school students and look at how learning to act can be a great teacher. St. Patrick\'s County Park presents a program for preschool families acquainting kids and nature and the benefits therein. We witness the work of Grace College engineering students and how they\'ve profoundly watched their research change a life.

Original Airdate: October 16, 2019

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Anna Pruitt, Jane Doppke, Anastasia Spalding More Information
Middle School Acting Classes

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All the world's a stage and the people are the players. And just because you're in middle school doesn't mean you can't learn the finer points of the acting craft. We explore how the South Bend Civic Theatre provides the tools not only to help students learn acting, but get out of their comfort zones and grow as people.
For additional information visit:
- Upcoming Classes - South Bend Civic Theatre
- South Bend Civic Theatre
Guests:
1. Anna PruittStudentSouth Bend Civic Theatre
2. Jane DoppkeStudentSouth Bend Civic Theatre
3. Anastasia SpaldingTeacherSouth Bend Civic Theatre
Additional Resources:
- 11 Benefits of Drama Education
- Benefits of Theater Education
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Pavle Popovic, Natale Bontrager, Abbott Joy, Cody Holmes More Information
From the Classroom to the Real World

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Learning the true value of the education we receive usually isn't learned until our time in school is over. But for a group of engineering students at Grace College & Seminary, they're learning how what they are taught in the classroom can be used to help people right now.
For additional information visit:
- https://www.grace.edu/
Guests:
1. Pavle PopovicEngineering StudentGrace College & Seminary
2. Natale BontragerEngineering StudentGrace College & Seminary
3. Abbott JoyEngineering StudentGrace College & Seminary
4. Cody HolmesEngineering StudentGrace College & Seminary
Additional Resources:
- 3D Printed Prosthetics
- How 3D Printing Has Changed Prosthetics
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Amal Farrough More Information
Fall Fling

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Hands on learning in mother nature is truly a one of a kind experience and that's exactly what families can look forward to at St. Patrick's County Park. Fall fling is a program targeting families with preschoolers and will allow students to engage with nature, get creative with crafts, and listen to storytelling all in an effort to teach them about the fall season.
For additional information visit:
- Fall Fling for the Little Ones
- Being in nature is good for learning, here’s how to get kids off screens and outside
Guests:
1. Amal FarroughInterpretative NaturalistSt. Joseph County Parks
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Marla Godette, Georges W. Prosper, Tewanna Perry, Faye Anglin, Brittany Embry More Information
Mentoring Moments

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There has always been a stigma associated with Mental Health, with many individuals often refusing to seek help out of fear of judgement from others. When Marla Godette noticed this in her community she decided to found Mentoring Moments as a way to provide mentoring to individuals in need and also normalize the conversation surrounding mental health.
For additional information visit:
- Mentoring Moments LLC. Home Page
Guests:
1. Marla GodetteFounding MentorMentoring Moments
2. Georges W. ProsperMenteeMentoring Moments
3. Tewanna PerryMenteeMentoring Moments
4. Faye AnglinMenteeMentoring Moments
5. Brittany EmbryMarla's Former ClientMentoring Moments
Additional Resources:
- What are the benefits of mentoring?
- Top 10 Benefits of Mentoring
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