MPB Student Council Podcast

The audio from the 2024 Student Council orientation meeting held at Mississippi Public Broadcasting on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join MPB’s Student Council Members, acting as Workforce Development Ambassadors, in some enlightening conversations with Accelerate MS Career Coaches . The participants explain the significant influences they have mentoring and shaping the futures of high school students Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In our last episode of the "My Hometown Hero" series, Deon Harrington Jr., a sophomore from Batesville, MS, chose to interview Dr. Delois Carter. Tune in as they discuss Dr. Carter’s ministry through her program Intercessory Prayer Outreach Ministry IPOM (Senatobia, MS), and how it has positively impacted her community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For her episode of "My Hometown Hero," Ella Francis Martin, a sophomore from Houston, MS chose Brian Aldridge to interview. Tune in as they discuss Mr. Aldridge's legislative service, small business ownership, and various camp and club leadership roles in his lifelong effort to positively impact his community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For her episode of "My Hometown Hero," Kaylen Woodard, a freshman from Ocean Mendenhall, MS chose Myrics Cole to interview. Tune in as they discuss how Mr. Cole has impacted his community through the founding of his organization, "Iron Sharpens Iron", a non-profit dedicated to helping students and the less fortunate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For her episode of "My Hometown Hero," Nadiya Gary, a freshman from Ocean Springs, MS chose Taja Cunningham, a science teacher at Ocean Springs Middle School to interview. Tune in as they discuss how Mrs. Cunningham has impacted her community, not only as an educator but also as the founder of Girls ARE and Boys CAN, a non-profit organization that aims to broaden students' horizons on the future o...

For her episode of "My Hometown Hero," Corinne Allen, a sophomore from Mendenhall, MS chose her mother and Student Services Coordinator, Dedra Clark-Allen, to interview. Tune in as they discuss Mrs. Clark's involvement with the Excel by 5 program and how it supports your community by keeping students from falling behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For her episode of "My Hometown Hero," Natalie Ford, a sophomore from Vicksburg, MS chose her grandfather, Dr. John Robert Ford, to interview. Tune in as they discuss his practice of medicine, as well as entering the ministry, and how these occupations opened the doors to his lifelong community service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For her episode of "My Hometown Hero," Mya Harden, a senior from Water Valley, MS chose to interview Mr. Calvin Hawkins, Coordinator of Student Services Coffeeville School District, Senior Sponsor of Coffeeville School District, Author “Under the Dusty Sands”, Board President of Yalobusha County African American Historian -Blackmur Library, Pastor of United Missionary Baptist Church, Moderato...

For her episode of "My Hometown Hero," Kaylyn Thompson, a sophomore from Mendenhall, MS chose her father and Army National Guard 298th HHD CSSB First Sergeant, Ralph V. Johnson, Jr. to interview. Tune in as they discuss how he has impacted his community throughout his career and through his volunteer work with multiple youth programs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For his episode of "My Hometown Hero," Kaleb Thompson, a freshman from Ocean Springs, chose Oak Park Elementary principals, Jennifer Pope and Stewart Smirthwaite. Tune in as they discuss the creative strategies they've implemented to keep students engaged, as well as what keeps them motivated as educators in their community! If you would like to visit Oak Park Elementary's website, click: https://...

The MPB Student Council members were asked to choose influential members of their communities to highlight on their Student Council podcast. During these interviews, they show how important it is to give back and help others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this “Generation Gap” episode, MPB Student Council members explore the different worlds and perspectives of adults and teenagers through various relatable topics that shape, impact, and influence their daily lives and decision-making.   The common misconception between generations is that each is not relatable and understanding enough toward one other. Listen as we dive deeper into underst...

In this “Generation Gap” episode, MPB Student Council members explore the different worlds and perspectives of adults and teenagers through various relatable topics that shape, impact, and influence their daily lives and decision-making.   The common misconception between generations is that each is not relatable and understanding enough toward one other. Listen as we dive deeper into underst...

The MPB Student Council members sat down with a few adults to test each other's knowledge of generation-specific topics, ideas, and concepts. They engaged in a fun trivia game where each group learned something new. In some cases, concepts were totally foreign to each group. This episode points to how important it is for each generation to seek an understanding of the next. Listen in and see how w...

MPB Student Council members were given a two-fold assignment - to learn about the Mississippi legislature and to start building media literacy skills. In this podcast, they share their take on issues discussed during the 2023 legislative session, talk about issues important to them, and learn where they get their news from. Listen in to learn their perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

In this “Teens Under the Influence of Social Media” episode, MPB Student Council members explore the topic of social media and how it shapes, impacts, and influences their daily lives and decision-making.   Additionally, teens share their thoughts about the positive and negative effects of social media. They determine the best practices for using it responsibly to guide their view of themselv...

In this episode “ Gun Violence Among Youth, Part 2” MPB Student Council members discuss concerns and fears about gun violence in their schools and communities with their leaders.    Listen in as featured guests, Mrs. Brianne Kelly, a Law & Public Safety Teacher at Simpson County Tech Center, and Dr. Tara Gill a Clinical Psychologist at the Center for Childhood Resilience Ann & Ro...

In this "Gun Violence Among Youth” episode, MPB Student Council members discuss and highlight some key concerns and fears about gun violence in their schools and communities. Listen in on the conversation featuring middle and high school students from across Mississippi. In addition to MPB Student Council members, they welcomed peers Jiyen Miller from Mendenhall Middle School, Blake Sessum from Oc...

This MPB Student Council podcast features council members, Corinne Allen, Jenna Dent, Kaylen Woodard, and the MPB Education team, Dr. Tara Y. Wren, Director of Education , Erica Shelton , Audience Engagement Manager , Jasmine Harvey, Student Engagement Specialist, and Germaine Flood, Producer. C ouncil members recap their fondest memories during their first-year term, discuss their experiences fro...

This MPB Student Council Podcast episode features council member Makenna Mead. In this episode, Makenna discusses the importance of students taking advantage of programs offered by organizations where they can gain valuable skills and knowledge. Listen as Makenna highlights her experience of being a member of the MPB Student Council and how its exposure to public...

In this episode, MPB Student Council Members reported live, June 18th, from this year's MPB Summer Learning Family Fun Day at the Jackson Convention Complex. Sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi , this annual event, in its seventh year, aimed to remind the community about the importance of school readiness and continuous summer learning in a fun way! After two years of a pandem...

This MPB Student Council Podcast episode features six Student Council members and Dr. Kristy Laster, Ph. D., LPC, NCC, NCSC, Owner, Mental Health Therapist & Consultant of Resolve to Restore Counseling Services , discussing the following teen mental health topics: suicide, peer pressure & grade transition. Episode Panelists: Kaylen Woodard, Jenna Dent, Deon Harrington, Jr., Corinne Al...

On this MPB Student Council Podcast episode, we're profiling and showing our appreciation of small business owners and young entrepreneurs from across the state. Discover what led them to become business owners, the pros and cons of owning a business and the ends and outs of their small business. Episode Moderators: Kaylen Woodard, Jenna Dent, Deon Harrington, Jr., Corinne Allen, and Makenna...

On the next MPB Student Council Podcast episode, April 29th, we're profiling and showing our appreciation of small business owners and young entrepreneurs from across the state. We'll discover what led them to become business owners, the pros and cons of owning a business and the ends and outs of their small business. Featured Small Business Owners: Fredrick Davis, Owner of Davis Photography...