Author Archives: jadenderleth

Storyteller: Jaden Derleth Amy was born and raised in Saginaw, MI where she attended the local high school and where she met her husband. Amy works full time as a senior facility manager as well as a mother of three children which she might say is a full-time job as well. Before the COVID-19 pandemic,Continue reading “Amy, Saginaw”

Storyteller: Jaden Derleth As an 18-year-old senior in high school who worked as an apprentice at a local tattoo shop, Abbie was excited to finish out the remainder of her final school year. She was completely taken back when she found out her and her classmates wouldn’t be returning to school for the rest ofContinue reading “Abbie, Saginaw”

Storyteller: Jaden Derleth Sophia first heard of COVID-19 in the last trimester of her senior year. What she thought was going to be three weeks off of school turned into 3 months off of school. Sophia attended Swan Valley High School and was a member of the class of 2020. Like many of the graduatesContinue reading “Sophia, Saginaw”

Storyteller: Jaden Derleth Joey is a 23-year-old, 3rd-year college student who attends Saginaw Valley State University. Pre pandemic, Joey worked full time at a daycare and was taking classes. He regularly went out with friends, participated in many school functions, and traveled back and forth to his hometown to see his family. In early March,Continue reading “Joey, Saginaw”