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WWVOICES is an Impactful and Entertaining Afterschool program for Hartford Youth. In this audio you will meet the teachers who make it all possible. Duane Pierre teaches multimedia/new media, Dr. Stacey "STEM" Williams teaches the Science of Urban Community Development, and Dr. June Archer teaches the Business of Arts and Entertainment. Tune in for more information about our programs and offerings. World Wide Voices is a youth-centered, entertaining, and impactful after after-school program that allows kids to participate in real-world education and connects students to community events and resources. We serve the Greater Hartford (Connecticut) area alongside our partners and funders by offering classes in media, STEM, Art & Entertainment, and financial literacy. We are building a foundation for a better tomorrow. For more information visit our website www.wwvoices.org

WWVOICES is excited to have June Archer as an instructor starting January 2021. His Master Class, The “Business” of Arts and Entertainment will take Hartford student behind the scenes of the music industry to understand the daily work involved with launching a successful music artist and project. Below is June’s Bio. June first emerged on the music scene in 1995 as a member of the Elektra Records recording group Room Service. The group achieved radio and video success with the singles “Ain’t Nothing Wrong” and “Stay”, but he realized it was the business that drove him. Shortly after the group disbanded in 2000, June reconnected with executives and mentors who previously guided him while in the group and he gained insight into the business of music. These experiences solidified June’s conviction that having an undeniable impact on the entertainment industry was his calling. He has also received RIAA Certification Plaques for Platinum selling works on albums by Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Mario and Gold selling work for Hitch movie soundtrack. He has also been honored by the NAACP as one of the “100 Most influential Blacks in Connecticut”. June has been the recipient of many honors recognizing all his efforts within his home community of Hartford, CT including “June Archer Day” and “Hot Chocolate Soul Day”. The Mayor, along with the Governor of The State of Connecticut, acknowledges “100 Men of Color Day” in both the city of Hartford and State of Connecticut. Surprised by the board of “100 Men of Color”, June was also awarded for Community Service. Just recently, he was humbled at The 30th Annual State Capitol Martin Luther King Jr. Day Ceremony with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Award (2016). He has also been awarded for his community service by the “Connecticut Chapter of Men and Women for Justice, Inc” (2013), the “Walk Worthy Award” for community service (2010) and the “Caribbean Heritage Award (2010)” World Wide Voices is a youth-centered, entertaining, and impactful after-school program that allows kids to participate in real-world education and connects students to community events and resources. We serve the Greater Hartford (Connecticut) area alongside our partners and funders by offering classes in media, STEM, Art & Entertainment, and financial literacy. We are building a foundation for a better tomorrow. For more information visit our website www.wwvoices.org

Stacey Williams is a STEM Education Specialist and consultant and an Adjunct professor. I have a Bachelor of Science in Health Education, a Masters of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction and a PhD in Higher education administration. I have developed science and STEM curriculum for many districts throughout Connecticut, developed hands-on STEM programs for students and facilitated many of teacher professional development focusing on cultural diversity, science and STEM education. However, my passion is working to encourage and inspire students, specifically minority students to focus on their education and consider STEM as an educational career. Therefore my goal is to inspire students and create positive hands on experiences that motivate students to work hard and be successful in the science, technological, engineering and math fields Through World Wide Vision I plan on continuing this work. According to the National Science and Technology Council , the need for stronger science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills applies to both STEM and non-STEM occupations. World Wide Voices is a youth-centered, entertaining, and impactful after-school program that allows kids to participate in real-world education and connects students to community, community events, and resources. We serve the Greater Hartford (Connecticut) area alongside our partners and funders by offering classes in media, STEM, Art & Entertainment, and financial literacy. We are building a foundation for a better tomorrow. For more information visit our website www.wwvoices.org

Duane Pierre teaches Multimedia / New Media to WWVoices Youth. Bio: Duane is a multimedia producer with over 20 years experience in video Content creation, editing for television, web, and social media platforms. He is a leader in digital media, websites, Web Applications, and Virtual Reality (VR) applications. Duane has completed projects for Habitat for Humanity, Connecticut Central State Univ., Boys & Girls Club, Cox Communications, Universal Music Group, and many others. He currently teaches television production at the Hartford Journalism & Media Academy and instructs a multimedia course at SAVE, Inc. World Wide Voices is a youth-centered, entertaining, and impactful after-school program that allows kids to participate in real-world education and connects students to community, community events, and resources. We serve the Greater Hartford (Connecticut) area alongside our partners and funders by offering classes in media, STEM, Art & Entertainment, and financial literacy. We are building a foundation for a better tomorrow. For more information visit our website www.wwvoices.org

World Wide Voices is a youth-centered, entertaining and impactful after school program that allows kids to participate in real-world education and connects students to community resources. We serve the Greater Hartford (Connecticut) area alongside our partners and funders by offering classes in media, STEM, Art & Entertainment, and financial literacy. We are building a foundation for a better tomorrow.