Making After-School Cool Podcast

Preview EP 75: The Correlation Among Students’ Identity, Racial Group, & Mental Health.

This is a preview of episode 75, where we discussed the correlation among individual’s identity, racial group, and their mental health. Knowing this relationship exist, can potentially cause problems when we wonder what what is the correct group identity  the students we work with  and familes belong to.  To help us with learning how to use  Hispanic, Lationo or Latin X appropriately and understand there differences, is my guest Terry Blast. Terry is the illustrator and writer behind the viral web comics You Say Latino and You Say Latinx. 

EP 74: Teaching Youth The Importance of Etiquette

This is episode 74, where we discussed the benefits of teaching  kids the rules of etiquette. Etiquette provides youth with skills to improve their social networking, provides them with a range of phrases and behaviors which they can use in whatever social situation they find themselves in and can also set youth up for a lifetime of success.

During this episode you will learn:

• A brief history of the Monica Lewis School of etiquette
• At what age should kids start learning the elements of proper etiquette
• The differnce between knowing good manners and knowing proper etiquette
• Different types of acceptable behaivor for different settings

Guest

Darian Lewis is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operations Officer for the Monica Lewis School of Etiquette.  He has over 20 years of experience in business leadership, working with Fortune 500 companies like Enterprise, AIG, American General Life, and Sun America.

Resources

Monica Lewis School of Etiquette

monicalewisschoolofetiquette.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

 

Preview of EP 74: Teaching Youth The Importance of Etiquette

This is a preview of episode 74, where we discussed the benefits of teaching  kids the rules of etiquette. Etiquette provides youth with skills to improve their social networking, provides them with a range of phrases and behaviors which they can use in whatever social situation they find themselves in.

To discuss the benefits of teaching youth etiquette is my guest Darian Lewis. Darian is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operations Officer for the Monica Lewis School of Etiquette. Darian’s ability to command an audience has allowed him to share his thoughts, experiences, and wisdom with audiences across the country.

EP 73: Benefits of High School Students Working in After School Programs

The topic for this episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on the benefits for youth having job responsibilities while they are in High School. Research indicates that employed youth develop the capacity to take responsibility, develop time-management skills, and overcome shyness while working with adults. When high school students help with an after-school programs the results can be beneficial to both the program and the students. To discuss the benefits of youth taking roles in after school programs is my guest Dr. Carol Hill.    

During this episode you will learn about the following:

• The personal developmental benefits for youth who may get jobs, volunteer for an organization or have responsibility over a project
• The benefits of work experience youth gain when they are work or volunteer with an organization
• The importance of staff being trained to work with HS students who may be assisting with after school programs

Guest

Dr. Hill brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the development, implementation and management of successful educational programs and initiatives, including leadership in the San Francisco Beacon Initiative.  She is a nationally recognized leader and trainer for the Coalition for Community Schools and for the National Beacon Initiative. and has trained on the Community Schools Model at many national conferences.

Resources

Dr. Carol Hill

carol@sfbeacon.org

The San Francisco Beacon Initiative

www.sfbeacon.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

Preview 73: Benefits of High School Students Working in After School Programs

This is a preview of episode 73, where we discussed the benefits of using high school students to work or volunteer in after school programs.  Research indicates that employed youth develop the capacity to take responsibility, develop time-management skills, and overcome shyness while working with adults.

To discuss the benefits of youth taking roles in after school programs is my guest Dr. Carol Hill. Dr. Hill brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the development, implementation and management of successful educational programs and initiatives, she is a nationally recognized leader and trainer as well as a lecturer in ethnic studies at San Francisco State University

Episode 72: Benefits of Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness Skills to Students

Episode 72 of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on the benefits of practicing mental wellness exercises with students.  In recent years Yoga and other mindfulness activities have becomes more popular in schools and after-school programs. Yoga and mindfulness skills are something that children can practice anywhere, and the breathing technique and the concentration concepts help youth to learn to act or react to situations. To discuss the benefits of using mindfulness exercises with students is my guest Connie Morris.   

During this podcast you will learn about:

• The benefits of practicing mental wellness exercises with students
• The meaning of PAUSE (Practice Awareness and Understanding Self Exercises)
• Simple ways educators could implement so ways to help students reset, refocus and calm down
• How play can positively influence learning

Guest

Connie Morris has a background in elementary and special education, with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, K-8 Elementary Education, K-12 Intervention License, and Master of Education in Special Education with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. She teaches yoga and professional development and graduate courses to educators. She lives with her husband and very energetic dog in the Cleveland area. Connie is also an advisor with Global Wellness for Children and an adjunct instructor at Ashland University.

 

Resources

Connie Morris

buddingyoga.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

Preview of Episode 72: Benefits of Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness Skills to Students

Today we are going to preview episode 72, where we discussed the benefits of practicing mental wellness exercises with students.  In recent years Yoga and other mindfulness activities have becomes more popular in schools and after-school programs. Yoga and mindfulness skills are something that children can practice anywhere, and the breathing technique and the concentration concepts help youth to learn to act or react to situations, will lead to resiliency, self-discovery and inquisitiveness. 
During this upcoming episode, which focuses on the benefits of yoga and mindfulness, you will hear from my guest Connie Morris. Connie has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, a K-12 Intervention License, and Master of Education in Special Education with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. Connie’s experience teaching kids with various types of physical and mental abilities provides her firsthand knowledge of the benefits of including mindfulness skills in instruction.

EP 71: Part 2 of Helping Students Prepare for Life After High School

This episode of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast is the part two of a two-part series that focuses on how adults can help high school students prepare for life after graduation. With the right assistance, and information, helping students move into adulthood can be less complicated. My guests on this two-part series are Beth and Greg Langston.  

During this podcast you will learn about:

1. Information regarding the College Flight Plan?
2. What age should youth start thinking about life after high school?
3. Why is self-discovery for teens so important?
4. What are the 3 most important qualities college admissions officers look for?

Guest

Beth has had tremendous success with mentoring high school students, understand the college application’s essay process. Greg has had a successful international business career, which allowed him to mentor young professionals and businesses in 65 countries. For the last 20 years, Beth and Greg have helped students with finding their life’s purpose with their organization, the College Flight Plan. 

Resources 

College Flight Plan

Website: www.collegeflightplan.com

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone

EP 70: Helping Students Prepair for Life After High School

This episode of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast is the first part of a two-part series that focuses on how adults can help high school students prepare for life after graduation. With the right assistance, and information, helping students move into adulthood can be less complicated. My guests on this two-part series are Beth and Greg Langston.  

During this podcast you will learn about:

1. Iinformation regarding the College Flight Plan?
2. What age should youth start thinking about life after high school?
3. why is self-discovery for teens so important?
4. What are the 3 most important qualities college admissions officers look for?

Guest

Beth has had tremendous success with mentoring high school students, understand the college application’s essay process.  Greg has had a successful international business career, which allowed him to mentor young professionals and businesses in 65 countries. For the last 20 years, Beth and Greg have helped students with finding their life’s purpose with their organization, the College Flight Plan. 

Resources 

College Flight Plan

Website: www.collegeflightplan.com

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone

Preview EP 70 & 71: Helping Students Prepare for Life After High School

This is a preview of episodes 70 and 71 where we discussed helping students prepare for life after high school. According to Kids Health Journal, assisting teens to prepare for life after high school is a very important tasks for educators, mentors, and parents. With the right assistance, and information, helping students move into adulthood can be less complicated. My guests on this two-part series were Beth and Greg Langston. Beth and Greg are former professionals in education and business who now use their talents to aide high school students find and develop a plan to accomplish their life’s goal.