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Kelsi Nicholson, Trish Nichols More Information
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The Exotic Animal Care Internship program that gives college students an immersive learning experience into the care taken at a wild life sanctuary. Black Pine Animal Park is home to over 100 exotic animals representing 55 different species. They believe that interns are what keeps the successful, but also promise students a worthwhile experience.
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- Kelsi NicholsonLead KeeperBlack Pine Animal Sanctuary
- Trish NicholsExecutive DirectorBlack Pine Animal Sanctuary
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Daniel Walsh, Anthony Foster, Hannah Wendowski, Nicholas Ruppe, Aaron Wilfing More Information
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Students at John Adams High School in South Bend have the chance to join the school's Civil Air Patrol. They get to learn more about aeronautics and even have the chance to fly small aircrafts as the first steps to a potential career.
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- Daniel WalshSquadron CommanderJohn Adams Civil Air Patrol
- Anthony FosterCadetJohn Adams Civil Air Patrol
- Hannah WendowskiCadetJohn Adams Civil Air Patrol
- Nicholas RuppeCadetJohn Adams Civil Air Patrol
- Aaron WilfingCadetJohn Adams Civil Air Patrol
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- Daniel WalshSquadron CommanderJohn Adams Civil Air Patrol
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Marci Taylor, Roger Rader, Erianna Sims More Information
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WSMK and its' sister station WNIL are radio stations based out of Niles, Michigan that provide the Michiana region with Adult Contemporary music, Oldies, as well as the opportunity to advertise goods and equipment from local residents on their show Swap Shop. However, there is much more to running a radio station than just the on-air qualities. They welcome interns into their doors to learn about their overall functions of a radio station, while also giving them the opportunity to express their creative voice.
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- Marci TaylorGeneral ManagerWNIL Radio Broadcast
- Roger RaderOn-Air PersonalityWNIL Radio Broadcast
- Erianna SimsInternWNIL Radio Broadcast
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Trisha Lightfoot More Information
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Kids attending classes from home hasn't just been a learning experience for students and teachers. Parents are also finding they need some help to make sure their children are staying on task. We explore some tips and tricks so parents can make sure at home learning goes smoothly.
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- Trisha LightfootParent Support SpecialistCAPS
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William Douglas, Cory Brazier More Information
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Gentlemen and Scholars has been on a mission to empower the youth in the Michiana area for years. They do this through their Spelling Bee Explosions. Though this year's spelling bee will be seen virtually, the feelings are all the same. With their fourth annual Spelling Bee Explosion they are extending that mission by teaching students confidence and comfortability through public speaking.
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- William DouglasCreatorGentlemen and Scholars
- Cory BrazierDirectorGentlemen and Scholars
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Tom Dermody, Tim Franke, Julie Sinclair More Information
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All students need the consistent support of adults in their lives, but not every student has that. Slicer Champions is a mentoring program in La Porte that pairs students with adult mentors to help them set goals, problem solve and celebrate successes.
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- Tom DermodyMayorCity of La Porte
- Tim FrankeBusiness Owner/City Council MemberCity of La Porte
- Julie SinclairProject CoordinatorSlicer Champions Mentoring Program
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- Why Every Student Should Have a Mentor
- Reasons to Be or Get a Mentor
- 5 Ways a Mentor Can Help a Student Succeed
- Making a Difference with at Risk Students
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- Tom DermodyMayorCity of La Porte
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Sara Schapiro More Information
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Teachers have found themselves in a position they may be unfamiliar with. To make sure teachers have a wide variety of resources at their disposal, PBS created a series of Planning Kits to cover ages from early childhood to high school. We take a look at how teachers will be able to use these to reach every one of their students.
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- Sara SchapiroVice President of EducationPBS Kids
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- Sara SchapiroVice President of EducationPBS Kids
