MCEC Podcast

Chief of the Education Partnership and Resources Division within the DoDEA, Kathy Facon joins us to provide an overview of impact aid and encourage eligible Local Education Agencies to apply for a portion of $20M in funding available to schools through the DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities (CWSD) program.   This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from...

SFC Kristina Manookin Equal Opportunity Advisor currently serving at Fort Sill, OK shares how families and educators can build trusting relationships with LGBTQ+ students as they transition into and out of schools and communities. This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Fort Riley Spouses’ Club https://www.fortrileyspousesclub.org/ . Show Notes: Transgender Law Center https://transgender...

MCEC is an original cosponsor of the Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Act and aims to support ALL military-connected children.  In this three-part podcast series, Brooke walks us through their family's approach to parenting, supporting and becoming an LGBTQ ally in a military community.  We discuss specific challenges related to the military lifestyle, parental concern, building a trusting and s...

In this episode, MCEC MSC Sue Lopez talks with Sadie a college student who has been brought up in a military family about practical ways that military-connected parents, extended families, teachers, school counselors and peers can become effective allies for the LGBTQ+ loved-ones in their lives. This podcast has been brought to you thanks to the Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington, DC....

PCS season is upon us! Military kids and authors of The Wilson’s Family Adventure, Drayton and Lauryn, share their perspective about moving and how writing a book in their own voice not only helped them but could help other military kids not feel alone when experiencing continuous transitions.   Their newly retired dual-military parents, Darrell and Youlanda, also share about building a “framily”...

SchoolQuest has tools that gave milkid Haven the ability to plan ahead with the college selection process and her mom Tara with being proactive at solving problems and keeping paperwork organized for three kids amidst a move.  Sneek Peek at the SchoolQuest tool: Researching and Choosing a College (militarychild.org) This podcast has been made possible thanks to the USAA Foundation.

Founder of the Braelyn Aubrey Foundation, Don Culp, opens up about the struggles of being a parent of a child with special needs and how the supports provided through the EFMP and Tricare made a positive impact in the life of his daughter and family.    "When we are focused on the process it's easy to forget the most valuable resource, time."   This podcast has been made possible thanks to Hickam...

Emma and Aiden, S2S members of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy’s Elite S2S team, and their S2S sponsor, Amber Kettinger, share the impact that Student 2 Student® has made at their school and ideas on planning events to support military-connected students at school.  MCEC provides support to military-connected students through peer-to-peer mentoring programs, the Frances Hesselbein Student leaders...

NC State's Teacher of the Year, Maureen Stover, shares how service in the Air Force helped her find her true calling-- teaching. Despite their mobile lifestyle, she urges military families to consider an Early College Program for their students. This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Fort Bliss Spouses’ Association.  https://thefbsa.org/   You can reach out to Maureen at:  StoverScience...

Camp Corral helps provide children of wounded, ill, injured, and fallen military heroes with an unforgettable summer camp adventure. This podcast has been made possible thanks to Luke Spouses’ Club. https://www.lukespousesclub.org/ Show Notes: Home - Camp Corral   Social media: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/campcorral   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/campcorral   Twitter:   https://tw...

Listen in to learn more about STEM career opportunities. Kirsten Cordes and Carlos Arcila from Lockheed Martin share how Lockheed Martin Space desires to inspire students to pursue a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math). STEM jobs are growing at two times the employment rate overall in the United States. Surveys show the number one reason students did not choose a STEM caree...

Brianna shares her story of being a military student and her passion for helping others feel included as they transition into Bossier Parish and Barksdale AFB.  Brianna's goal is to help the State of Louisiana embrace the Purple Star Initiate to assist all military students.  Show Notes: Information on Purple Star School Program here: https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools Lil Warriors Ki...

All of our military kids share unique strengths and challenges despite individual circumstances and regardless of developmental limitations. This week our student producer Tatihana sits down with Zeke, who was born with Down syndrome, to learn more about his journey as a Milkid.   This podcast has been made possible thanks to H-E-B Operation Appreciation. H-E-B Operation Appreciation is a companyw...

S2S Alumni Bailey interviews our student host for the MCEC podcast for the Month of the Military Child Tatihana. Hear about their experiences as military kids, share ideas about how to celebrate MOMC and also how they support their parents with PTSD. Show Notes: MCEC® is proud to recognize all military-connected children this April during Month of the Military Child. Each year we join our country...

Giftedness in art and being creative has helped extraordinary military kid Victoria express her emotions and has served as a source of healing. Now she is using her gift to help other children.   Be on the lookout for our MCEC Spring edition of On the Move to read more about Victoria. In the meantime check out these articles about her story: https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/12/26/tampa-...

David Coleman, CEO of College Board, shares how the organization is evolving to meet the needs of students in our ever changing environment. He speaks candidly about the future of the SAT, AP classes and the importance of innovation to support military students.   David Coleman, Chief Executive Officer David grew up in a family of educators and followed them into the field. He went to public schoo...

Today we are discussing food insecurity with Dr. Shelley Kimball from the Military Family Advisory Network. This complex challenge can have a lasting consequence especially for our military children. MFAN will highlight how as a bonded community we can support those in need. militaryfamilyadvisorynetwork.org   Show Notes: MilMap: MilMap.org Survey: http://milfanet.org/foodsurvey2021 U.S. Military...

We are chatting with CEO Drew Bartkiewicz of Copeify, an organization that promotes physical and mental wellbeing in young people. Copeify's app not only develops character traits, such as trustworthiness and accountability it also reinforces life skills while being 100% profile free. "We need to help our young adults move from self-repair to self-care". Show Notes: Drew Bartkiewicz - CEO & Channe...

In our month-long series dedicated to recognizing and honoring black history month, MCEC is joining our country in highlighting members of our extensive community of leaders under the theme “Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future”. Our guest on this week’s episode is Amanda Woodyard MCEC Director of Community Engagement & Outreach for the National Capital Region. Check out the Military Parent Ad...

In our month-long series dedicated to recognizing and honoring black history month, MCEC is joining our country in highlighting members of our extensive community of leaders under the theme “Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future”. Our guest on this week’s episode is Neal Sanders Military Family Liaison and DoDEA Project Manager at Pebble Hills High School in Socorro Independent School District....

In our month-long series dedicated to recognizing and honoring black history month, MCEC is joining our country in highlighting members of our extensive community of leaders under the theme “Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future”. Our guest on this week’s episode is MCEC Chairman of the Board, Retired Admiral Cecil D. Haney.   Do you want to know more about today’s guest? Check out our website...

We are fortunate to have Michelle Norman, founder and director of Partners in Promise, back to discuss the Navy EFMP three-year pilot program to expand support for service members enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. Hear why she's so passionate about special education resources and how this program can have a tremendous impact on all military families.   Show Notes: Link to Last wee...

Michelle Norman, Founder & Executive Director, and Jennifer Barnhill Chief Operating Officer, of Partners in PROMISE talk about the Special Education and Military Families issue paper and the “way forward” in protecting the rights of military children in special education. This podcast has been made possible thanks to Hickam OSC. Show Notes: Military Child Education Coalition Issue Paper: Special...

It's college scholarship season and it can be an overwhelming time for parents and students. Podcast host, Susan Sellers and Happy Garner, Master Parent Educator from the MCEC webinar team, share their experiences. They discuss how to start the scholarship search as well as helpful resources and lessons learned.  This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support provided by Milita...

No matter where you are located in the world the MCEC MSC’s, Sue Lopez and Mark Patton, can help with real-world situations and provide assistance in overcoming transitional barriers associated with the military lifestyle. Contact an MSC today at: Website: militarychild.org/contact Phone: (254) 953-1923 ext 1146 email: msc@militarychild.org This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generou...