WITF, Inc.

WITF, Inc.’s Senior Vice President and Chief Education Officer Andrea G. Kolb, Ph.D. was recently spotlighted by her alma mater, Albright College, in The Albright Reporter. Susan Shelly did a wonderful job telling the story of how Kolb discovered her passion for multilingual education. Read on for more! https://lnkd.in/eS_69YFM

Thank you, Traditions Bank, for your generous gift of support to WITF, Inc.’s Explore in the Classroom through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Traditions Bank’s Michael Frey, Chief Deposit and Wealth Officer, presented the gift to WITF’s Christine Smith, Kevin Ditzler and Ron Hetrick, President & CEO. Thank you for supporting the students in our region! Learn more about Explore in the Classroom: https://lnkd.in/eftVchpS Photo credit: Vinny Tennis

WITF, Inc. and six Pennsylvania PBS member stations celebrated eight Champions of Lifelong Learning during “A Beautiful Day in the Capitol” in Harrisburg on Wednesday. Pennsylvania PBS collectively honored Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis. WITF President & CEO Ron Hetrick presented an award to Kristin Faust Paradise, MHA of the Governor’s Office for supporting our mission to inspire lifelong learning, engage our audience in civic leadership, and be a valued partner in public safety. See the full list of honorees and more photos: https://lnkd.in/euV7JWZq

We are happy to welcome Asia Tabb to our team as the new host of The Spark. She joins us with an extensive background in television news and radio hosting. She can’t wait to dive into her new role. “I am so excited to join the WITF team and become the next host of The Spark,” Tabb said. “I love the Central Pennsylvania community and can’t wait to host conversations about interesting topics from around the world and in the area.” We hope you join us in giving her a warm welcome! The Spark returns on Thursday, June 20.

Meet the WITF, Inc. news team at News & Brews at The Englewood (1219 West End Ave., Hershey) on June18 from 6-8pm! RSVP for free: https://buff.ly/44TnpcH Tell us about the topics and issues you wish were covered more often or differently. We’ll share how we work to write and produce the news you see or hear on WITF. You’ll get a free drink courtesy of Englewood Brewing for attending, too!

On June 15, families will discover how chocolate is made, take a photo with Curious George, and enjoy bilingual story times at Ready, Set, Explore Science of Chocolate, supported by The Hershey Company and UPMC! Activities are designed for ages 3-14. 🍫 Join the waitlist now: https://buff.ly/3yIvIfg

The WITF, Inc. Education Team is busy planning an incredible summer camp for rising 2nd and 3rd graders. Lights, Camera, Action: STEM Explorers infuses content creation and scientific phenomena! Day 1 incorporates LEGO Education kits to design a Race Car. Students will explore the impact of friction and mass on their car🚗 AND work with our Production Team to create a 🎥 “scientific short.” There are a few spots left! https://lnkd.in/edUQjNgB

Don’t miss WITF’s Ready, Set, Explore Science of Chocolate on June 15 at the Hershey Public Library – supported by The Hershey Company and UPMC! Tickets are free! https://lnkd.in/edfyfXi2 Families can learn about the lifecycle of chocolate – from cacao pods to sweet treats. Design a chocolate bar wrapper, meet Curious George, enjoy bilingual story times, and much more! Plus, each child can choose a free book to take home! Activities are designed for ages 3-14, but all ages are welcome!

Meet WITF journalists at News & Brews at The Englewood (1219 West End Ave., Hershey) on June 18 from 6-8pm! We want to hear what’s happening in your community and to get to know you better. Plus, you’ll get a free drink courtesy of Englewood Brewing! RSVP for free: https://lnkd.in/eAvuMb_H

Thanks, #PNCGrowUpGreat and Goodwill Keystone Area, for supporting Be My Neighbor Day at the North Museum of Nature & Science last month! 🧡 #BeMyNeighborDay With your support, we were able to bring caring neighbors, helpers and friends together to celebrate kindness.