Making After-School Cool Podcast

Today we are previewing my interview with Leonard Tolliver  as part of a new series I am developing regarding the advice adults in our community would give to their  younger self.  We’ve often heard the phrase, “If I had the chance to do it over again I would…" Of course, that is not possible but, in this series, I give professionals the opportunity to share their life experiences with the next ge...

Today’s episode of the Making After School Cool podcast features students enrolled in the  Chavez High School 21st Century Community Learning Center program under the supervision of Ms. Keanda Fuller. This episode highlights the work of students who produced their own podcast episode entitled “The Teenage Life.”   This is a project-based learning activity that is coordinated by Maria Perez. During...

Today's preview episode of the Making After School Cool podcast  features students enrolled in the  Chavez High School 21st Century Community Learning Center program; under the supervision of Ms. Keanda Fuller. This preview highlights the work of students who produced their own podcast episode entitled “The Teenage Life.” Their episode was  written, produced and hosted by Gloria Jandres,  Mariana...

This is episode 115  of the Making After School Cool podcast which focuses on the importance of secondary students learning job skills prior to entering the workforce. So how do students with  limited job experience learn the necessary skills to be good employees. One such organization with the mission of assisting student prepare for the labor force is Workfaith. Workfaith offers per-employment m...

This is a preview of episode 115 which focuses on the importance of secondary students learning job skills prior to entering the workforce. So how do students with  limited job experience learn the necessary skills to be good employees. One such organization with the mission of assisting student prepare for the labor force is Workfaith. Workfaith offers per-employment mentorships to secondary stud...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to depend on virtual communication. Since that time the emergence of online conferencing systems, such as Zoom and Google Meet, allows students to join online classrooms at a time most convenient for them. According to Barbra Lockee, The impact of virtual instruction could permanently change how education is delivered. Therefore, Today’s  episode of the Makin...

This is a periew of episode 114 of the Making After School Cool podcast. This episode centers on recognizing academic enhancement services available to youth and features Mary Davis-Baumann with Levy’s Tutorial and Enrichment Center. The learning strategies and techniques Mary teaches in tutoring sessions can be applied in the student's classroom and in the student's personal lives. ​  

This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast features my discussion with  AJ Crabill concerning  engaging educational leaders, school board members  and community stake holders to focus on improving student outcomes regarding. During this podcast you will learn more regarding the following: What inspired Mr. Crabill passion for educational issues and reform? What Mr. Crabill means when he...

This is a preview of episode 115 where I discuss with AJ Crabill the importance of engaging educational leaders, school board members  and community stake holders to focus on improving student outcomes.  Mr. Crabill is an education reform advocate and public speaker on education reform. In 2016, the Texas Commissioner of Education  Mike Morath  appointed Crabill as a Deputy Commissioner responsibl...

Ep113: Teaching Youth to Dress for Success featuring Michael Williams with Ties Required Plus   Today’s  episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on the importance of youth knowing how to dress for success  and features my conversation with Mr. Michael Williams, founder of Ties Required plus Proper etiquette and the way an individual dress communicates what kind of person they are t...

This is a preview of episode 113 the Making After School Cool podcast which focuses on the importance of youth knowing how to dress for success  and features my conversation with Mr. Michael Williams, founder of Ties Required Plus. Understanding what is expected for various environments  can help people avoid embarrassing situations. But there's more to it than knowing the correct way to sit at a...

This episode of the Making After School  Cool podcast tackles the subject of discussing  body diversity  with youth and features my conversation with Pam Luk, Founder at Ember & Ace. The perceptions of body image changes when kids go through puberty, is shaped by the media, and what others say about beauty standards. During this time in their lives youth  need  educators, parents and other adults...

This is a preview of  episode 112 of the Making After School  Cool podcast which will tackle the subject of discussing  Body Diversity  with Youth. The perceptions of body image grow over time. It changes when kids go through puberty and shaped by the media and  what others say about beauty standards. During this time in their life’s youth  need  educators, parents and other adults to help support...

Welcome back for part 2 of my 2-part interview with my guest Julia Gabor and Michelle Pina with Kid- Grit. During this episode you will hear our ongoing discussion concerning the importance of students being resilient and having grit.  This is a continuation of our previous interview so it is already in progress. During this podcast you will learn more about the following: How do parents and educa...

This is part one of a two part series of episodes which features a conversation I had with my guest Julia Gabor and Michelle Pina with kid- grit as we discuss  the importance of students being resilient and having grit. Talent alone is not always what makes individuals succeed. People seldom achieve their goals without effort. That is why grit is essential element for success. During this podcast...

Talent alone is not always what makes individuals succeed. People seldom achieve their goals without effort. That’s why grit is essential element for success. This a preview of a two part series of episodes featuring a conversation with my guest Julia Gabor and Michelle Pina with Kid- Grit as we discuss  the importance of students being resilient and having grit.

Today’s  episode of the Making After School Cool podcast centers on the positive influence a role model can have on youth.  According to Dr. Marilyn Price-Mitchell by the time children become adolescents, they should be able to separate the positive and negative behaviors of the people they admire. This episode features my conversation with Juliet Stipeche, a true role model for countless people i...

Today’s  preview episode of the Making After School Cool podcast centers on the positive influence a role model can have on youth.  According to Dr. Marilyn Price-Mitchell by the time children become adolescents, they should be able to separate the positive and negative behaviors of the people they admire. During this preview I will be highlighting and speaking with Juliet Stipeche. A true role mo...

This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on helping teens face complex issues in their lives. The transition from childhood to teenager can sometimes be difficult for parents and the teens alike. To address adolescent  dilemmas and challenges, is my guest Mr. Kevin Price, During this podcast you will learn more about the following: Best practices to equip youth with the aptitud...

Where do students go when they are at school and experiencing severe anxiety, depression, or extreme negative emotional outburst? To address this concern and help youth process their emotional wellbeing, many schools are starting to reserve a designated room on campus for students, where they can process any negative emotions. Therefore, the topic of this episode of the Making After School Cool po...

This is a preview episode 108 of the Making After School Cool podcast highlighting services provided by HISD Social Emotional Learning department. According to a survey administered  to 334 students, by Bear Facts Student Media Group in 2021, approximately 85% of students surveyed report they feel anxiety during the school day. To discuss this issue and efforts in place in the Houston Independent...

Today’s episode of the Making After School podcast highlights National Bullying prevention month.  National Bullying Prevention month started in October 2006, when numerous educational and parental groups collaborated to sponsor community events and activities to raise awareness of the issue of bullying throughout the month. Currently, the National leading  anti-bullying and cyberbullying organiza...

This preview of episode 107 of the Making After School podcast highlights National Bullying prevention month.  National Bullying Prevention month started in October 2006; when numerous educational and parental groups collaborated to sponsor community events and activities to raise awareness of the issue of bullying throughout the month. Currently, the Nation’s leading  anti-bullying and cyberbully...

It’s that time again when we put a spotlight on after school programs and services with the Lights on After School Celebration.  Recognized on the third Thursday in October, Lights On Afterschool was launched in October 2000 and today more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool rallies are held annually, attracting millions of Americans and media coverage nationwide. Lights On Afterschool is a project o...

Today’s episode of the Making After School Cool podcast is the second part of a two-part series which highlights our CASE for Kids Case Debate project. It features my conversation with Jimi Morales, the Project Coordinator for Case Debates. CASE Debates is funded by Harris County Department of Education, and involves a collaboration between CASE for Kids and the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL)....