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The Making After-School Cool Podcast is an essential part of the CASE for Kids push to increase the awareness of resources that improve quality in the after-school and out-of-school time field. Join Mike Wilson and field experts as they discuss best practices, the growth mindset, project-based learning, social emotional learning, restorative practices and student engagement all with after-school providers in mind. Brought to you by Case4Kids
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Episode 85 of the Making After School Cool podcast centers on the growing trend of teaching students Social Emotional Learning skills. People with strong social-emotional skills are better equipped to manage daily challenges, build positive relationships, and make informed decisions. To discuss what it can look like to implement SEL skills in schools, after school programs, and at home is my guest Dr. Lorea Martinez.
During this interview you will learn:
- Why is awareness of Social Emotional Learning important
- The benefits for schools to teach social emotional learning
- The connection between students understanding of SEL and their social behavior at school?
- How to get the book Teach with the HEART in Mind, A complete educator’s guide to social emotional learning
Guest
Dr. Lorea Martínez Pérez is the award-winning founder of HEART in Mind Consulting, a company dedicated to helping schools and organizations integrate Social Emotional Learning in their practices, products, and learning communities. She has worked with schools, districts, and organizations to guide SEL implementation efforts, including training teachers and leadership teams, and provided guidance to educational technology and media companies to help them integrate SEL in their products.
An educator who has worked with children and adults internationally, Dr. Martínez is a faculty member at Columbia University Teachers College, educating aspiring principals in Emotional Intelligence. She has conducted extensive research in the SEL field with a focus on SEL implementation, principals’ Emotional Intelligence, teacher preparation, and school climate. She frequently blogs about how to incorporate SEL in teaching practices, leadership, and parenting. Dr. Martínez started her career as a special education teacher and administrator. A native of the Costa Brava in Spain, she currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two daughters.
Resources
Dr. Lorea Martinez
Loreamartinez.com
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Today we are going to preview episode 85 which centers on the growing trend of teaching students Social Emotional Learning skills. People with strong social-emotional skills are better equipped to manage daily challenges, build positive relationships, and make informed decisions. To discuss what it can look like to implement SEL skills in schools, after school programs, and at home is my guest Dr. Lorea Martinez. Dr. Martínez is the award-winning founder of HEART in Mind Consulting, a company dedicated to helping schools and organizations integrate Social Emotional Learning in their practices, products, and learning communities.
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Today the Making After School Cool Podcast honors Women’s History Month by Highlighting the Girls Empowerment Network. Through a variety of services, the Girls Empowerment Network help girls realize they are powerful and there is nothing they can’t accomplish. To speak on today’s topic is my guest Kameryn Poullard Sampson, who is the Program Manager of the Girls Empowerment Network in Houston.
During this podcast you will learn:
- A short history of the Girl Empowerment network
- Why it is important to work with girls in the age range of 3rd grade, to 12th grade
- Are the services the Girls Empowerment Network provide hosted on school campus, community youth serving organization or, small groups
- How can people volunteer or be involved with Girls Empowerment Network
Guest
Kameryn Poullard Sampson began working with the Girls Empowerment Network a little over three years ago. However, her involvement regarding women’s issues began during her colligate undergraduate years when she was a volunteer hotline advocate for STAR, which stands for (Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response) as well as with the Iris Domestic Violence Shelter. Kameryn also was an Executive Board Member for the Minority Women’s Movement, a group in advocates and provide female students from minority communities with networking, mentoring, community service, and overall fellowship experiences on the campus of Louisiana State University campus.
Resources
The Girls Empowerment Network
https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Today we are going to preview episode 84 of the making after school cool podcast. This episode honors Women’s History Month by Highlighting the Girls Empowerment Network. The Girls Empowerment Network assists girls in grades 3rd-12th realize they are powerful and there is nothing they can’t accomplish. To speak on today’s topic is my guest Kameryn Poullard Sampson, who is the Program Manager of the Girls Empowerment Network in Houston
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
On behalf of CASE for Kids, I want to wish everyone a great SEL day. On March 11, 2022 we here at CASE, and organizations throughout the country will be recognizing Social Emotional Learning day. So, the purpose of this podcast is to have a discussion regarding the importance of SEL. My guest is Kittra Hewitt, CASE for Kids Program Coordinator, Quality Initiatives.
During this podcast you will learn:
- How early should we start teaching children the components of social emotional learning?
- What are some benefits for schools to have students know social emotional learning skills?
- How can educators and youth workers provide positive reinforcement and affirmations when they notice their kids using SEL skills?
- In the future, how do you see youth serving institutions which implement SEL strategies to adapt o a more diverse student population?
Guest
Kittra Hewitt has over 20 years’ experience in education and is currently the CASE for Kids program coordinator Quality Initiatives. In this role she provides training, to educators and out of school professionals, not only in implementing SEL skills, but techniques to improve the quality of service delivery in after school programs.
Resource
Kittra Hewitt
khewitt@hcde-texas.org
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Currently, the podcast industry is growing. Therefore, to help student keep up with this growing field, CASE for Kids has launched a project-based learning activity which involves students learning how to become podcasters. So, the topic for today’s episode is the future of podcasting and the different types of professions that are emerging in the podcast industry. To discuss what the future of podcasting will look like and the different types of professions that are emerging in the podcast industry is my guest Ozeal DeBastos.
During this podcast you will learn about:
- Why have podcasting become so popular
- What Are Different Types of Podcasting Jobs
- What Are the Qualifications to Get a Job in Podcasting?
- What is the future for podcasting?
Guest
Ozeal is a podcaster, podcast consultant, and founder of Ozeal Media. Since the launch of his own podcast, No Permission Needed, in 2017, his show has garnered iTunes’ coveted, “New and Noteworthy” designation, as well a position on Apple’s Top 50 business podcast list and has a five-star rating, and close one million downloads. Ozeal Media is committed to helping businesses and brands create podcasts that will help their message scale globally and gain a competitive edge with voice marketing.
Resources
Ozeal DeBastos
Ozealmedia.com
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Today is a preview of episode 82 of the Making After School Cool podcast where our topic is the future of podcasting and the different types of professions that are emerging in the podcast industry. Although podcasts have been around for nearly twenty years the format has come into its own over the last six years. To discuss what the future of podcasting will look like and the different types of professions that are emerging in the industry is my guest Ozeal DeBastos, Ozeal is a podcaster, podcast consultant, and founder of Ozeal Media.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on the Complexity of Being A School Librarian. Lately there has been much discussion regarding a books subject matter, variety and types of books in schools and public libraries. According to Thanh Nguyen the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer,” many books are being tarnished by so called good hearted and moralistic people who perceive the subject matter of the books to be unsettling for their children. In some cases, a trend of censorship is developing to limit books not only for a parent’s child but for all children. To discuss what it is like to be a school Liberian is my guest Reanea Wilson who is currently a librarian on an elementary campus
During this episode you will learn:
- The role of a school librarian for the students they serve.
- Recent changes in the types of books in the library, especially those dealing with history, diversity and social issues?
- The book selection process librarian uses to supply a library.
- How librarian resolve problems with parents who have an issue regarding a book their child has access to in the library
Guest
Reanea Wilson is currently a Liberian on an elementary campus. She has more than twenty years of experience as an educator. The last fourteen years has been as a librarian.
Resources
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Today is a preview of episode 81 of the Making After School Cool podcast. Our topic focuses on the Complexity of Being A School Librarian. Lately there has been much discussion regarding a books subject matter, variety and types of books in schools and public libraries. According to Thanh Nguyen the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer,” many books are being tarnished by so called good hearted and moralistic people who perceive the subject matter of the books to be unsettling for their children. In some cases, a trend of censorship is developing to limit books not only for a parent’s child but for all children.
To discuss what it is like to be a school Liberian is my guest Reanea Wilson who is currently a librarian on a campus
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
This episode the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on Black History Month and the children’s book Black Wall Street: The Spirit of Community. According to a vlog on the World Economic Forum, reasons for observing Black History month includes, it devotes time to celebrate Black Achievement, it highlights the people and organizations creating change and it increases awareness of systemic racism concerns. To discuss the importance of Black History month and to spotlight an event that impacted American history is my guest Laquitta Barnes.
During this podcast you will learn:
- How to change the mindset that Black History is just trivia information
- The importance of discussing events most people are not aware of
- The historical event of Black Wall Street, a self-sufficient African American business district in Tulsa OK.
- Why is it important for people to be aware of the history of people from different cultural backgrounds?
Guest
Ms. Barnes is an educator, real estate investor from Houston, Texas, and the proud author of Black Wall Street: The Spirit of Community. This children’s book focuses on the historical Black Wall Street located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her book uncovers the beauty of this area and the resilience of a community to rebound from a tragic event and restore the legacy of entrepreneurship and success by supporting each other. This book provides an amazing opportunity to educate young readers on this important historical event that is often left out of history books.
Resources
Laquitta Barnes
Visit www.ourhistorytold.com to purchase this book and other Black Wall Street merchandise.
Mike Wilson
mwilson@hcde-texas.org
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone