Kids are Philanthropists, Too!

Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Caitlin Keegun, a high school health teacher in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. We explore the importance of health class, the health challenges kids and teens face, and how to talk about sensitive topics within the classroom. Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Sq...

Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Liz McCollum-Lord , an Applied Behavior Analyist from Louisiana. We discuss the importance of accommodating learning in schools, how we can be equitable in the classroom, and how kids can help support the needs of their classmates.  Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Gi...

Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Maryann Peschel, an experienced teacher from Connecticut. We start with kids' perceptions and questions about the teachers perspective. We go on to cover everything from safety, to teacher-student conflicts, to teacher concerns, to phones.  Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director o...

Summary : We kick off Season 4, "The Real School Life", with this episode about all the drama and challenges that take place in school bathrooms. Our co-hosts share their memorable bathroom experiences (from elementary to high school).  We then welcome Principal Elliot Alter (Rockville, Maryland) to share his perspective about what goes on and what changes behavior. This is a lively conversation y...

In this episode we interview Andrea Hernandez Rodriguez, Ph. D about how she has applied the principles of "psychological first aid" to address the immediate needs of the people affected by the wildfires in Maui. To learn more about Andrea and her work, please check out  Global Giving . Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hos...

Summary : In this Episode we interview Devin W. Moore, a UMD sophomore who is the Founder of #RaceToSpeakUp - an anti-bullying organization and the author of Devin Speaks Up, a book about Devin's experience with bullying. This episode explores what bullying is and what we can do about it.  Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. Episode 25 is co-ho...

Summary: In this Episode we interview Paul Thonnessen, the Executive Director for the Friends of the Children's Justice Center in Maui. an organization focused on helping kids in trauma and facing abuse. Paul shares how Maui community and Friends of the Children's Justice Center of Maui came together to give kids effected by the fires a festival. Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by: Amy Neugebauer, E...

Summary: In this Episode we interview Ava Abtahi, Biomedical Research Fellow at the National Institute of Health in Washington DC. Ava is focused on discovering solutions to multiple diseases. Listen to learn more on how she became a scientist and the extraordinary goals she wants to pursue.  Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square . This episode is...

Summary: In this Episode we interview Eddy Garcia a farmer, surfer, and Executive Director of the Regeneration Education Centers and Living Earth Systems . In this episode we learn about how Eddy has focused his work to address the housing crisis since the Maui fires.  Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hosted by 5th graders...

Summary: In this Episode we interviewed college student Marie Brodsky and recent graduate Kat Close, Founders of WISE Cities, an tech initiative focused on addressing the issue of social isolation among the elderly. Our Hosts: This episode is co-hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square, and our returning 13 year old hosts Sam and Kivaan.  Our Sponsor: This episode is spons...

Summary: In our first episode of Season 3 we interview Emmery (a 2nd grader) and Alison (her mom) about their personal experience with the Maui fires and how they use their experiences and resources to help their community. Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square . This episode is co-hosted by Alona, a philanthropic middle schooler from Maryland.  T...

Summary:  We close out our 2nd season of  Kids are Philanthropists, Too! with our final of two episodes about basic needs. This episodes explores the importance of access to affordable diapers, family volunteering, and when it is time to move on as a leader.  Our special guest is Corinne Cannon, Founder of the DC Diaper Bank . Our hosts:  Season 2 is hosted by  Amy Neugebauer , Executive Director...

Summary: We close out our 2nd season of Kids are Philanthropists, Too!  with two episodes about basic needs, the first focusing on food security. Our special guest is Donna Banzon, Director, Heathy Foods at Martha's Table . Our hosts:  Season 2 is hosted by  Amy Neugebauer , Executive Director of The Giving Square. along with 12-13 year old returning hosts (Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, Sa...

Summary: In this episode we interview Sam Geller-Cheney about his experience as a Virginia State Page and his thoughts and learnings about the value of public service.  Our hosts:  Season 2 is hosted by  Amy Neugebauer , Executive Director of The Giving Square. along with Mara Shepherd and 12-13 year old returning hosts (Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, Sam) and our new 9-11 year hosts (Rita,...

Summary: In this episode we interview Rachel Solomon, retired lawyer in the public defenders office and concerned citizen about children's right to play. Our hosts:  Season 2 is hosted by  Amy Neugebauer , Executive Director of The Giving Square. along with Mara Shepherd and 12-13 year old returning hosts (Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim, Sam) and our new 9-11 year hosts (Rita, Aoife, and Jo)...

Summary: In this episode we interview Greta Mauch (communications strategist, writer) about her experience advocating for accessibility on a university campus. Find out more about Greta at: www. GretaMauch.com Our hosts:  Season 2 is hosted by  Amy Neugebauer , Executive Director of The Giving Square. along with Mara Shepherd and 12-13 year old returning hosts (Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim...

Summary: We continue our exploration of disabilities with a conversation with Asha-Rose Sereda. Asha shares both her experiences related to disabilities but also how her own pain and challenges were used to help others.   Suggested reading:  After listening to this episode we suggest the following books. Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You!  by Sonia Sotomayor Benji, the Bad Day, and Me  by S...

Summary: We continue our 2nd season of Kids are Philanthropists, Too!, with an exploration of disabilities. Today's conversation is designed to empathetically connect all of us to the experience of having a disability.  Our special guests: David Godoy (Athlete/Ambassador, Special Olympics Maryland) and Robert Gittering (Usher, The Kennedy Center). Suggested reading: After listening to this episode...

Summary: We continue our 2nd season of Kids are Philanthropists, Too!, with an episode on the power of art to help others. This story was created previously in partnership with  Youth Art For Healing , an organization that just announced that they will be closing their doors but living on with their impact through the  Matt Papirmeister Award scholarship for high school seniors.  This story links...

**This episode includes sensitive content about people's stories of loss.** Summary: We continue our 2nd season of Kids are Philanthropists, Too!, with the second of two episodes about grief, the most pressing concern amongst 3-5th grade participants in our programs in 2023.  Our special guest is Ted Wiard, Executive Director and Founder of Golden Willow Retreat .  Our hosts: Season 2 is hosted by...

Summary: Curious about what kids are deeply concerned about? We kick off our 2nd season of Kids are Philanthropists, Too!,  with two episodes about grief, the most pressing concern amongst 3-5th grade participants in our programs in 2023.  Our special guest is Gilly Cannon, Senior Director of Children's Bereavement Services at Caring Matters,one of the top non-profit organizations chosen by kids t...

In this bonus episode kids share their wishes for the world in 2023? This episode is short and sweet and I encourage you to listen to the end. 

Summary: In our Season 1 finale episode of Kids are Philanthropists, Too!, we explore what it is like to recently arrive into the United States, as a child..with an interview with Marjorie, a young immigrant from Guatemala. Our hosts:   Amy Neugebauer  co-hosts with Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim and Sam (11 and 12 year old  Fellows  of  The Giving Square ). Special thanks to Moira Barutta f...

Summary: In our seventh episode of Kids are Philanthropists, Too!, we continue to explore the immigrant and refugee experience...with an interview with Catelijne Sillevis, Head of the Department of Child Psychologists, Nordis in the Netherlands.  Our hosts:   Amy Neugebauer  co-hosts with Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim and Sam (11 and 12 year old  Fellows  of  The Giving Square ).  The serie...

Summary: In our sixth episode of Kids are Philanthropists, Too!, we continue to explore immigrant and refugee experiences...with a personal story about Alona's mom, Iris.  Our hosts:   Amy Neugebauer  co-hosts with Jayden, Alona, Leo, Ismahil, Ibrahim and Sam (11 and 12 year old  Fellows  of  The Giving Square ).  The series:   " Kids are Philanthropists, Too!"  demonstrates what we all can learn...