My City August 2021

Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea President, Mott Community College

*~] %~! 1 "0 $ 01 é 0!] ' I wanted to be a candy striper at the local hospital, but decided to volunteer and work with a physical therapist who supported extremely physically challenged children. I loved the work and the children. I had a great learning experience finding out that the children we served were just like me. "-( 1 " 0~]* 0 , ( .. 0 0 0( 0 . I am a foodie and adore cooking and creating gastric delights. % % "-( 1 "0 )0 .(! ( ! 0 ' 1 " I asked my best friend to answer this question.These are the words that she shared (that can be printed). “She is loyal, funny, honest, sincere, committed, creative, very busy, family-oriented and spiritual. She loves to dance and eat catfish and macaroni and cheese.” (The rest will be kept under wraps.) *~] ]1H 5!6 ) /"! ( 1 " - , I love music, period! I have favorites in the classical, country, R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul genre. Gospel and Christian music are my mainstays. What’s one work-related thing you want to ~ /H- !* . ]* . #] 1 ~0 I would like to ensure that MCC employees and students come back strong after a taxing pandemic that kept us away from each other for 15 months. Aside fromnecessities, what one thing could 1 " . ] + ~ (~1 % ]* "] I am a “Judge Judy” fan and I’m miffed when I have to miss an episode!

*~] %~! 1 "0 )~$ 0 ] !"' ] . ! * - I loved my speech classes and performing during assemblies. EXTRA: *~] ( 1 " . 1 / !] ~' "] 1 "0 ~0 0 I enjoy serving a community that allows me to use my skills to positively impact and open up opportunities for Flint and Genesee County residents.

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