MCEC Podcast

Dr. Becky Porter discusses the changing needs of military-connected children over the years, and how MCEC’s mission to support them through education, advocacy, and collaboration has evolved over their 25-year history.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Maxwell Gunter Spouses’ Club.  To learn more, visit https:   http://www.maxwellgunterspousesclub.com/ .   Audio mixing by Co...

Shelly Ramos, MIC3 Texas State Commissioner talks about the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission and how it can assist our military-connected students and their families when they are moving to Texas, and how the Compact is there to help in all 50 states.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Texas Education Agency.  To learn more, visit: https ://tea.texas.gov/...

Tina Norris discusses self-care and what it really means, as well as the benefits and how to prioritize time for yourself in your daily life.    This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Marne Community and Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https: https://www.marnecommunityandspousesclub.com/ .    Show Notes:  MCEC Global Training Summit   Don’t miss Tina’s webinar, Self-care Essent...

Brook Schmidt from the The Parents Place of Maryland discusses special education placement, the importance of the team approach, and how setting SMART goals provides a blueprint for support services.    This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Dover Spouses’ Club.  To learn more, visit https: https://www.doverspousesclub.com/ .   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas....

Rebecca Parlakian discusses early math learning with toddlers and preschoolers, while engaging in experiential play. She shares examples that are easily incorporated into your everyday activities.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Offutt Officers’ Spouses’ Club.  To learn more, visit https: https://offuttosc.com.     Show Notes:   Don’t miss Rebecca’s Distinguished Lecture s...

Dr. Gregory Leskin and Sue Lopez highlight the MCEC Global Training Summit Mental Health and Well-being Pre-Summit sessions on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and how this school-based, integrated model supports the development of the “whole child” academically, socially, and emotionally.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Keesler Spouses’ Club.  To learn more, visit https: h...

Sarah Flowers and Steve Cambron discuss how Kentucky took a data-driven approach and joined Prevention efforts with Purple Star designation to go above and beyond creating a supportive environment for military-connected kids. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Scott Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https://www.scottspouseclub.com/   Show Notes: Don’t miss Sarah’s Disting...

Meet Asha, high school Spotlight winner in the 2023 MCEC Call for the Arts, as she talks about her journey as a military child, the inspiration behind her art, and how being a Space Force kid is really not much different from being an Air Force kid. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Hurlburt Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https://hurlburtspousesclub.com/   To see Asha...

The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) or “The Compact” provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states. MIC3’s Lindsey Dablow discusses how and when the Compact applies, and what to do when you encounter educational transition issues. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from TEA. To learn more, visit http...

Mark Patton, MCEC Military Student Consultant, shares tips for paying for college, discusses pitfalls students need to be aware of ahead of the application process, and highlights resources to help navigate the world of financial aid for military families. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Eglin Spouses' Club.  https://www.eglinspousesclub.org/   Show Notes: MCEC's Underst...

Description: Kyra Bush, Coordinator for Guidance Services at North East ISD in San Antonio, TX, shares her journey bringing Student 2 Student® to her district, growing the program to be in every high school, middle school, and elementary school, and her checklist for building a successful program in any school or district. This episode is made possible thanks to the generous support from the Fort...

Description: Amanda Dixon, shares how a CTE pathway can be a great fit as well as provide stability for military students. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Hickam Spouses Club. https://hickamosc.wildapricot.org/   Show Notes: Career and Technical Education | NC DPI CTE Webinar: https://youtu.be/VBOl1RCpygI   Bio: Amanda Dixon received her Bachelor of Science i...

Description: Captain Heather McNatt, Recruiting Officer at AF ROTC UTSA, discusses how leaders aren’t born, but made in the Air Force ROTC. This episode was made possible thanks to the Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington, DC. https://www.afoscdc.com/   Show Notes: US Air Force ROTC: https://www.afrotc.com/ US Air Force ROTC at UTSA: https://www.utsa.edu/afrotc/ ROTC Application Process...

Description: Major Mark Owens from United States Military Academy Admissions office explains the admissions process and what military students should think about when considering West Point. This episode was made possible thanks to the Spouses of JB MDL (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) http://www.jbmdlspouses.org/   Show Notes: https://www.westpoint.edu/ https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summ...

Description: If you ever wanted to know what military teens really think, this is the episode for you. Listen as Hadley and Katie share how they feel about being army brats, retirement and the final move. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB Operation Appreciation. https://www.heb.com/static-page/operation-appreciation   Show Notes: Ahh! Retirement! (bloommilitary...

Description: Marianne Delatorre, Community Manager at Elizabeth Dole Foundation, shares her journey from being a Hidden Helper to transitioning into an adult caregiver. Marianne is hopeful that by sharing her story it will empower the community around their own Hidden Helpers. This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, vetera...

Description: MOMC Guest Host, Jake, chats with fellow Hidden Helper, Kylie, and her mom, Jenny. They discuss the unique dynamics of being a Hidden Helper and share advice about leaving home for college. This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families.   Show Notes: Hidden Helper Coalition: https://hidd...

Description: Meet MOMC guest host, Jake, who is a high school senior and a youth caregiver. Listen as he shares his story as well as advice on how to support Hidden Helpers. This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families. Show Notes: https://hiddenheroes.org/news/hiddenhelperslaunch/ Bio: Jacob Dickso...

Description: Lisa Howard from the Barry Robinson Center shares how to build personal and community resources when your child needs additional mental/behavior support. This episode was made possible by the Luke Spouses Club. https://www.lukespousesclub.org/   Show Notes: Barry Robinson Center: https://www.barryrobinson.org/ Mental and Behavioral Health Changes in Military Connected Children: https:...

Description:  National Military Family Association joins us to discuss their Operation Purple Programs, which offers camps and retreats for military kids and their families at locations around the country. Operation Purple gives military families a respite from daily life, strengthens participants' well-being, and supports communication and connection inside families and our broader military famil...

Description: The organization, Our Military Kids, shares how they recognize the sacrifice of children of deployed National Guard, Reserve, and post-9/11 combat-injured service members with extracurricular activity grants.  This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families”. Show Notes: Website: https://w...

Description: Elizabeth Dale-Deines from SAAM, discusses the use of artwork to exercise interpersonal skills and build strategies for connecting with other. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from the North Country Spouses Club. https://www.northcountryspousesclub.com/   Show Notes: https://americanart.si.edu/education/learn-from-home https://casel.org/   Bio: Elizabeth D...

Description:  Jasmine and Charlotte discuss how some schools struggle to meet the needs of military kids and the vital role a school plays in the overall wellbeing of these students. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB Operation Appreciation! Show Notes: Purple Star School Program:              https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools Military Family Life...

Description: Vishal Amin, Travis Manion Foundation Mentor, shares how his journey taught him the strength of character in others can help identify your own purpose. As parents we can help our kids to recognize and utilize their own strengths to thrive with direction. This episode was made possible thanks to the support from the Kirtland Spouses Club. https://kirtlandspousesclub.com/   Show Notes T...

Description: Marie McGarry, Special Education Advocate, shares tips for navigating the IEP process particularly during time of transition.   We'd like to thank HEB for making today's podcast possible. H‑E‑B Operation Appreciation is a companywide campaign created to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces — men and women who are H‑E‑B Partners and customers, friends, and family.   S...