Literacy Mic

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

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

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

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.

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Guests: Marty Friedburg & Beth Dugdale
Host: Ethan Myers
Interviewer: David Christensen
Editor: Ethan Myers
Producer: David Christensen
Assistant Producer: Eric Black

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

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. 

Program Coordinator Jennifer Musser talks with Donna DeButts. Donna has worn many hats over the years, from volunteer tutor to the first Executive Director. She’ll take us on a journey through the agency’s past and speculate on its future. 

Credits
Guest: Donna DeButts
Host: Ethan Myers
Interviewer: Jennifer Musser
Editor: Ethan Myers
Producer: David Christensen
Assistant Producer: Eric Black

Program Coordinator Jennifer Musser talks with Donna DeButts. Donna has worn many hats over the years, from volunteer tutor to the first Executive Director. She’ll take us on a journey through the agency’s past and speculate on its future. 

Program Coordinator David Christensen talks with former staff member Megan Jenkins about her time with the agency,  the capacity of the organization growing, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and her experience with Washtenaw Literacy's jail program.

Credits
Guest: Megan Jenkins
Host: Karen Riggins
Interviewer: David Christensen
Editors: Eric Black & Ethan Myers
Producer: David Christensen
Assistant Producer: Mitch Port