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Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO of the Michigan Science Center in Detroit

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Dr. Tonya Matthews, the new leader of the Detroit science museum, aims to clue kids, especially girls, in to how cool S.T.E.M. careers can be.
School Issues

Kellogg Foundation Program Officer Sharnita Johnson

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Thanks to the Kellogg Foundation's new Detroit-based office, she's able to see her efforts pay off in the city she calls home.
Attractions

Curator and Dad John Lebert Educates Families at Ann Arbor Zoo

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He loves lizards, amphibians and invertebrates and taught families about them at the Great Lakes Zoological Society's World Of Discovery Reptile Zoo.
School Issues

Cesar Chavez Academy Graduate Shares Tips for Success in School

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It wasn't easy being an all-star student in Detroit, but Elizabeth Morales persevered thanks to grit, dedicated parents and a community of supporters. Now, the University of Michigan senior is offering advice for students to follow in her successful steps.
Indoors

Redford Parents Jim and Vikki Pinard, Co-Founders of Electric Light Theatre

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Jim and Vikki Pinard - and their tween son - hope to spark an all-ages-welcome small-stage revival with their new group, Electric Light Theatre.
Guides

Brighton Balloon Sculptor Tim Thurmond

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This artist from Livingston County sets records and makes kids smile with his incredible inventions - from recreations of life-sized superheroes to famous paintings.
Attractions

The Robot Garage Founders, Sarah and Jonathan Jacobs, a Mom-Dad Team

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LEGOs and robots bring this family together - including their three STEM-minded daughters - at their Oakland County hub for science fun and education.
Advice

Detroit Artist and Dad SLAW Mixes Up Retro Art and Fatherhood

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With swank mid-century flair, this southeast Michigan guy has a cool-cat, down-to-earth style – and two pretty creative young adult kids, too.
Special Needs

Chickens and Autism: How ‘Goldie’ Helps a Michigan Teen

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With the help of a feathered friend, Alair Bergman of Ortonville, Mich. has overcome autism symptoms, written a book and plans for a bright future.
Camps

Performer Tonya 'Touchdown' Dallas Teaches Michigan Kids to Act

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Whether story telling or coaching young talent, Belleville mom Dallas focuses on fun and family - and hopes to launch a Michigan-based reality TV show.

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