Tuesday, January 31, 2017

HOF: Ms. Harper


HOF would like to introduce Ms. Harper for those that don't know her. She is the Community Engagement Coordinator at Holmes STEM Academy in Flint. While I would love to describe the many hats she wears and the many talents she possesses..... I don't have enough space here. I think the question is really, "What doesn't she do?". While the list is endless, I want to highlight something she is responsible for. Ms. Harper organizes and maintains the mentorship program at her school. She helps at risk kids find mentors to get them motivated to be to school on time, improve their grades and make better decisions. She herself has 13 mentees she watches over.  Even though she isn't a Flint native, she has embraced the city and made it her home. This mother of three is passionate about her own children too. I think the her only fear in life is with regard to them... in her need to always be there for them. She strives to make sure ALL her kids are taken care of though.

Sunday, January 8, 2017

HOF: All the RETIREES of UAW Local 651

 
This post is dedicated to all the humans (Retirees) of UAW Local 651 in Flint, MI. Last month they held their monthly meeting and Christmas gathering. During these meetings they discuss  anything from health insurance, news that may change their retirement benefits and group outings. For the most part these meetings seem to be happy gatherings. These last few months though the discussion has revolved around the implications of Trump being president and how this may have an affect on their medicare and health plans. They discussed holding the new president to promises he made during his campaign and how they plan to work with the potential policy changes the president and congress may make regardless. These humans are truly survivors and will endure.