14 episodes
Literacy Mic Washtenaw Literacy
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Literacy Mic is Washtenaw Literacy's podcast where we have conversations about learning. Each season centers around a broad theme and each episode is an interview with a constituent, be they staff, board, learner, or community member about that theme. Our first season is about barriers to learning, with a special introductory episode about Washtenaw Literacy's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work.
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S3 E1 Tutor and Intern Brook Drost Shares their DEI Story
Program Coordinator David Christensen talks to tutor/intern Brook Drost about a learning lab she facilitated on the history of the LGBT community in the United States. She also shares her experiences tutoring and perspective on adult literacy.
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Guests: Brook Drost
Host: Eric Black
Interviewer: David Christensen
Editor: Ethan Myers
Producer: David Christensen
Assistant Producer: Ethan Myers -
S3 E2: Learner Orwa shares his experience learning English
Learner Orwa came from Israel 6 months ago. He began attending Washtenaw Literacy's book club to improve his skills and meet more people. In the episode, he shares his experience learning English, getting to know the American culture, and finding a community of friends through Washtenaw Literacy.
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Guests: Orwa
Host: Ethan Myers
Interviewer: Eric Black
Editor: Eric Black
Producer: Ethan Myers -
S3 E3: Empowerment through Literacy with Mellisa
Learner Melissa shares her experiences with ESL Book Group. She talks about her path to learning English through literature. Her humor and joy of learning are clear throughout her conversation with Eric Black.
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Guest: Melissa
Host: Ethan Myers
Interviewer: Eric Black
Editor: Eric Black
Producer: Ethan Myers -
S2 E3: Talking Lifelong Learning & Self-Empowerment with Larue
Program Specialist Karen Riggins talks to longtime Washtenaw Literacy learner LaRue. In the first part of their conversation, LaRue tells Karen about his experiences growing up in Detroit, how his path changed and why he was inspired to begin tutoring. Later, LaRue talks about the responsibilities that learners and tutors have to themselves and to each other when working together.
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Guest: LaRue
Host: Ethan Myers
Interviewer: Karen Riggins
Editors: Eric Black & Ethan Myers
Producer: David Christensen -
S2 E4: Community & Fundraising with Nicola Rooney
In today’s episode, Program Coordinator David Christensen talks to long-time donor, former board member, and namesake of Nicola’s Books, Nicola Rooney. She talks about getting involved with the board, how Nicola’s Books supported Washtenaw Literacy’s mission over the years, and how Washtenaw Literacy has changed over time.
If you’d like to check out Nicola’s Books, you can find their website at https://www.nicolasbooks.com/
Credits
Guest: Nicola Rooney
Host: Ethan Myers
Interviewer: David Christensen
Editor: Ethan Myers
Producer: David Christensen
Assistant Producer: Eric Black -
S2 E5: ESL Thanksgiving Stories with Marty Friedburg & Beth Dugdale
Program Coordinator David Christensen talks to tutors/donors Marty Friedburg & Beth Dugdale about their experiences hosting multiple Thanksgiving dinners with ESL learners. They also share other ways they've connected with their learners over the years.
Credits
Guests: Marty Friedburg & Beth Dugdale
Host: Ethan Myers
Interviewer: David Christensen
Editor: Ethan Myers
Producer: David Christensen
Assistant Producer: Eric Black