MCEC Podcast

In celebration of Computer Science Week (December 6-12), Michelle Sedberry, Texas Education Agency STEM Coordinator, joins us to discuss the STEM vision in Texas to include the Texas EcosySTEM program and STEM toolkit. Show Notes: National Ecosystem: https://stemecosystems.org/ecosystems/ Texas EcosySTEM: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/texas-ecosystem Texas STEM T...

Description: Listen as one military family shares their journey with fostering and adoption.  Show notes:  The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children  http://icpcstatepages.org/ This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Scott Spouses’ Club  https://www.scottspouseclub.com/    Bio: Jessica Chung  Jessica Chung, A veteran, a military spouse, and a mother of four...

Kansas Representative Sharice Davids, former Military Child and member Ho-Chunk Nation, shares how maintaining connections to her tribal members and military community shaped her views of the world.   Show Notes:   https://davids.house.gov/   https://smile.amazon.com/Sharices-Big-Voice-Becomes-Congresswoman/dp/0062979663/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KA5666S1HH0L&dchild=1&keywords=sharices+big+voice+a+native+ki...

Description: Oklahoma is helping military students successfully transition through Purple Star Initiative. Oklahoma’s Senator John Montgomery and Representative Daniel Pae chat with Andi Janoe, Director of Implementation at MCEC, about Bill SB 54 and its impact on military families. This podcast was brought to you by the generous support of the Offutt Officers’ Spouses’ Club. https://offuttosc.com...

We chat with Lisa Molinari, Vice President of Operations at Orion Military Scholarship, about the opportunity for military kids to experience a stable high school experience through boarding school. Then we will have Riley, an Orion Scholar, share why he decided to try boarding school and how being a military kid has made this transition easier. Show Notes: https://www.orionmilitary.org/   Bio: Li...

Chance McGlothlin, a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) and licensed high school counselor, has a candid conversation about today’s teenagers and how as parents we need to find a way in so we can build conversations around emotional health and the importance of real friends. Show Notes: Military OneSource: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/suicide/ Barry Robins...

Dr. Yalda Uhls will discuss the importance of storytelling and how it relates to our children and how parents can use the power of media to support their parenting. Show Notes: https://www.scholarsandstorytellers.com/ http://www.yaldatuhls.com/popular-writing/ Bio: Yalda T. Uhls is an internationally recognized, award-winning research scientist, educator and author, studying how media affect young...

Thomas McGirr shares his story as a survivor of childhood cancer and how it’s impacted his future path. Show Notes: https://dukechildrens.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/ https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org   This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from Eielson Spouses Club- Eielson AFB- AK. Eielson Spouses' Club (eielsonspousesclub.com)   Thomas McGirr is...

Understanding the foster care process and how military families are some of the best resource families available to those disadvantaged children.     Show Notes:   https://beaneighbor.ok.gov/s/ https://okfosters.org/ https://aphsa.org// https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/foster-care/interstate-compact-on-the-placement-of-children-icpc Funder: Kirkland Spouses’ Club Kirtland Spouses' Club - Home...

National Military Family Association is offering parents of eligible military-connected children with exceptional needs, the opportunity to receive a free, special education curriculum that will empower them to be their child’s best advocate. Show Notes: National Military Family Association: https://www.militaryfamily.org/  Arc@School Curriculum:  https://thearcatschool.org/advocacy-curriculum/ NM...

Lilly Rivera from Gender Spectrum will be sharing how creating gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens aids in finding gender congruence.   Show's Notes: Gender Spectrum: https://www.genderspectrum.org/   This podcast has been made possible thanks to Cannon Spouses Club https://www.cannonspousesclub.org/  “Making Connections & Building Friendships” and Fort Gordon Sp...

Missie Wertz, military spouse and mother, shares how raising her two children overseas helped her to have a better understanding of the sacrifices military kids make and illuminated the richness as well as the challenges they have now as young adults.   Third Culture Kids is a definition that refers to someone who is raised in a culture other than their parents’ or the country where they are legal...

Amy Newsom will be sharing her family story of suicide and through the devastation of this event, how they have been given opportunities to have a meaningful impact on others. Show Notes: Honor Walk for Donor Family: Lifebanc » The Honor Walk Military OneSource: Suicide Awareness & Crisis Resources for the Military | Military OneSource Barry Robinson: Behavioral Health Services for Children & Teen...

  Description: The Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation's mission is to help those in need achieve their full potential. Learn about their leadership initiative, Lead4Change, for adolescents/teens.   This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from Yuma Officers' Spouse Club. https://www.mscyuma.org/     Show Notes:  Research Study Link - Executive Summary:   https://www.lead...

Find out how Kids Rank not only understands the military culture but has developed opportunities for our kids to flourish regardless of their location.   "It's important to play our role in building communities of care for our military kids". https://www.kidsrank.org/ This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from the Naval Academy Spouses' & Civilians' Club. https://www.u...

Olivia Vernon likes a challenge.  As a military kid, she's learned the importance of change and how it helps you grow.  Listen as she shares how the CSforAll program through her JROTC helped her become the first female from Oklahoma's Edmond High School to attend the Air Force Junior ROTC Cyber Academy. Also joining her is her AF JROTC instructor, Major Weingaertner, who discusses the importance o...

Tina Boyle Whyte is passionate about creating opportunities for students to expand their future. As a first generation college graduate and a woman of color she understands the importance of providing high level courses, like Computer Science, to a more diverse population. Learn how her organization CSforALL has partnered with JROTC programs across the nation to help create a foundation for studen...

Extraordinary military kid Diego, who is an actor, model, philanthropist and teen amputee, shares about his passion for making a difference and how he has never let his disability get in the way of his dreams of serving our military. Once it is released be sure to check out Diego in the Netflix original film Mixtape. Diego's social media sites (Facebook,Twitter, Instagram): @mrdiegomercado  Viral...

LaChanda Garrison, DoDEA's Teacher of the Year, shares how her journey from being a military child to teaching military kids has helped her recognize the importance of culture when it comes to education.   This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Marne Community and Spouses’ Club.    "Learning Brain"- This is actually from a non-profit I am working with in the area of Trauma and Resilienc...

 In this special episode you are going to get a behind the scenes look at the MCEC NTS 2021 Embracing the Future for #MilKids virtual event. You will find out details about the platform, Attendify, and tips and tricks for attendees to utilize throughout the event. Listeners will also hear about our marketplace, expo, awards and much much more.   You can still register for the Virtual 2021 National...

You can still join our 2021 MCEC NTS Pre-Seminar Professional Learning Event by registering at https://www.militarychild.org/upload/images/2021%20NTS/NTS_PRE_SESSION_v5.pdf   This episode also features our MCEC Professional Services! Learn more about: MCEC Professional development opportunities https://www.militarychild.org/professional-development NEW Military Student Consultant Initiative https:...

On our special NTS episode today you are going to hear from Destiny Little our Implementation Manager for Purple Star Readiness at MCEC, but if you are a friend of MCEC you probably know her best from her work over many hears with our Student2Student Program. This year, several of our sponsors – AT&T, BAE, and Boeing – will participate on a panel presenting a wide range of options in STEM-related...

This week you are going to hear all about parents from our MCEC Parent Support Implementation Manager Louise Webb. Hear about an exclusive event for our military families as part of our National Training Seminar this year. Don’t forget to RSVP for the Premiere Tell Me a Story Event this year at: https://tmassignin.questionpro.com/ Seats are limited so sign up today! Start here for information pert...

Join us as we kick off our MCEC podcast National Training Seminar Series where we will feature special guests as we lead up to our virtual NTS later this month.  Carrie Garlick the NTS Project Manager for over 16 years leads the conversation this week by giving our guests a peek behind the curtain to what they can expect this year and also insight into NTS 2022.  Listen in to be the first to know...

As parents we all struggle when it comes to conversing with our kids. Join us as we chat with Jarrid and Sylvia Hall, creators of GAB-on! a platform that  creates "opportunity for conversations through authentic learning".   This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Spouses’ Club of Lewis-McChord.   Join the creators of GAB-on! for a session at the virtual MCEC National Training Seminar! R...