Look Who's Talking

On this episode we talk with author, Gwin Minter about her new book series Gwee'Nola - Trunk Tales: The Beginning of a Legacy and how this series is bringing the family together through literacy.

On this episode we talk with Meredith and Kim about the Girl Scouts of America and a special collaboration with Community Action Council's Head Start program..

On this episode we talk with Dr. Clarissa Bell about trauma-exposed children and how to combat it.

On this episode we talk with Kelli Parmley, Director of Education with the Lexington Public Library and Community Action Council Board member, about all of the resources the library has to offer.

On this episode we talk about the Arboretum and Hannah Wells position there as the Education Coordinator as well as Kentucky's Children Garden.

On this episode we talk with Eamonn Fitzgerald, AKA the "Birth to Five Guy," to talk about family engagement in early childhood education.

On this episode we talk with Roseann Polashek, Youth Services Manger for the Scott County Library, about the community resources available to our community.

On this episode we talk with Kristin Hughes, Co-Executive Director/ Director of Education and Outreach for Food Chain, about healthy eating and food literacy.

On this episode we talk with Callie Northern, Education Director of Lexington Living Arts and Science Center, about this amazing community resource and how our children can benefit from the program.

On this episode we sat down with Jen Robinson of UK Extension office and nutritional services to talk about nutrition and healthy eating.

On this episode we talk with Jonathan Hall about all the resources the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning provides to our community and specifically our children.

On this episode we sit down with David Cozart with Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families about engaging fathers and father figures in our families.

On this episode we sit with Dr. Pamela Stein to talk about some misconceptions and the importance of oral health in children.

On this episode we sit with Lena Bergman to talk about therapeutic service and how our Head Start programs utilizes these additional services.

On this episode we sit with Rose Hampton, Family Nurse Practitioner for the Council, to talk about heart health.

On this episode we sit down with Asona McMullen and Amber Anthony to talk about literacy and Black Children’s Book Week.

On this episode we sit down with Sparkles Steele, Family and Community Advocate, to learn more about her pathway to success in life and at the Council.

On this episode we sit down with Gelonda Zipper to discuss her role as a Early Head Start Specialist.

On this episode we sit down with one of our longest volunteers, Lillian Washington, to talk about the Foster Grandparent program and volunteering at the Council.

On this episode we sit down with Julie Shields what it's like to be a Home Visitor for our Harrison County location.

On this episode we sit down with Shawneil Edwards a teacher to understand a day in the life of a Head Start teacher.

On this episode we sit down with Katelyn May to talk about mental health and disabilities with our Head Start children.

On this episode we sit down with Charles McCann, CCAP Emeritus for the Community Action Network, about him serving as a Head Start Director and his time helping others learn more about Community Action.

On this episode we talk with Megan Martinez, Center Manager at Fayette West, about how the Council's centers are tailor made for each neighborhood.

On this episode we talk with Daisy Brown, Founder and Lead Therapist at the Champion Therapy Center, about mental health and the importance of utilizing the resources available.