First, we talk about “My Homecoming Dance: Reflections on Teaching in Wisconsin” with author Sue Leamy Kies. Then, Bex Fabrizio and Marie Knibbe of Literacy Network join to talk about their efforts to improve literacy. Finally, we hear about the Wisconsin Writers Association from their president, Luella Schmidt.
Featured in this Episode
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“My Homecoming Dance: Reflections on Teaching in Wisconsin”
From spelunking expeditions to squealing piglets, retired high school teacher Sue Leamy Kies has seen it all. We talk with Kies about how being a teacher in Platteville shaped her life and hear about her new book, “My Homecoming Dance: Reflections on Teaching in Wisconsin.”
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Growing literacy in Wisconsin
Being able to read, write and speak English is a skill you might take for granted. Yet advocacy organization Wisconsin Literacy says 1.5 million people in our state need help building literacy skills. We talk with two people who are helping to raise literacy skills in Dane County. Find a map of literacy programs across Wisconsin here.
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Tell your story better with the help of the Wisconsin Writers Association
The Wisconsin Writers Association has been helping writers for over 75 years. In this previously aired program, we talk to their president about the organization and what they offer storytellers.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Sue Leamy Kies Guest
- Marie Knibbe Guest
- Bex Fabrizio Guest
- Luella Schmidt Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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