Literacy Mic
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.
Episodes
In this episode, Literacy Mic producer David Christensen has a conversation with Grace Pang. They talk at length about how Washtenaw Literacy operationalizes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and intersectionality.
Grace is a board member and mentor with Washtenaw Literacy.
Credits
Guest: Grace Pang
Host: Kurtis Edwards
Interviewer: David Christensen
Editor: Kurtis Edwards
Producer: David Christ...
In our second episode, Literacy Mic producer David Christensen talks with Nick Lacy. Their conversation spans different kinds of barriers to learning, from dyslexia to racism and class in the United States. They thread a narrative that connects support from parents, teachers, and mentors to the achievement gap seen between the haves and the have-nots.
Nick is the giving manager at Washtenaw Literacy.
Credits
Guest: Nick Lacy
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Today, Literacy Mic host Kurtis Edwards talks about barriers to learning with Myeshia McDaniel. In this conversation, Myeshia highlights the importance of valuing and taking ownership of yourself and how this can impact one's learning.
Myeshia is the giving coordinator and office assistant with Washtenaw Literacy.
Credits
Guest: Myeshia McDaniel
Host: Kurtis Edwards
Interviewer: Kurtis Edwards
Editor: K...
Literacy Mic hosts Kurtis Edwards discusses barriers to learning with Makayla Whitney. Barriers to learning impact all of us and Makayla reflects on how her barriers, and her privilege, got her to where she is now.
Makayla is a Program Coordinator with Washtenaw Literacy.
Credits
Guest: Makayla Whitney
Host: Kurtis Edwards
Interviewer: Kurtis Edwards
Editor: Kurtis Edwards
Producer: David Christensen
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
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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 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...
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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 Christe...
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.
Credits
Guests: Brook Drost
Host: Eric Black
Interviewer: David Christensen
Editor: Ethan Myers
Producer: David Christensen
Assistant 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.
Credits
Guests: Orwa
Host: Ethan Myers
Interviewer: Eric Black
Editor: Eric Black
Producer: Ethan Mye...
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
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