Robin Pizzo
Director of EducationRobin Pizzo leads the education outreach efforts of WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University, the PBS and NPR affiliate serving Michigan's capital region. Robin convenes partnerships and coordinates station initiatives such as WKAR Family and Ready to Learn to bring workshops, learning tools, and other resources into the community to help kids be resilient, lifelong learners.
Robin joined WKAR in January 2018.
Prior to joining WKAR, she was Director/Student Success Coach at Lansing Community College; before that, she spent many years in the K-12 educational arena in various capacities, including teaching.
Robin Pizzo has a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Wayne State University and a Master's degree in Education from Marygrove College.
robin@wkar.org
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A: No, children should enjoy books at every level if the book is interesting to them.
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A: The most important benefit of story time is YOU!
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A: Reading is special because it is a gift that opens a world of knowledge and opportunity to every reader.
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A: March has several special topics to explore. Beyond St. Patrick’s Day, March celebrates National Reading Month and Women’s History Month. Plus, we can’t forget March Madness!
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A: There’s a reason they call it “theatre magic.” Every time you enter a live performance space, you enter a world of wonder.
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A: Wonder is dance as a work of art in motion.
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A: At MSU Broad Art Museum wonder is when you see artwork, and wonder how it was made, who made it, and why.
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A: Create a wall of hope with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s unwavering belief in hope’s power.
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A: The holidays can cause a lot of pressure to create big moments, but there is no pressure when the holidays are about community.