Making After-School Cool Podcast

EP58: Managing an Urban Debate League during COVID 19

This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast is part one of a two part series about the benefits of managing youth urban debate leagues. The skills learned while participating in debate can create life-long benefits for youth personally and academically. To speak on coordinating activities for an urban debate league while managing the COVID-19 restrictions are guests Mark Niles, Director of Houston Urban Debate League; and John Rassenfoss, Deputy Director of Houston Urban Debate League.

This episode, you will learn more about the:

• Benefits for youth who participate in debate
• Formats of debate available to students
• Strategy for recruiting students during the challenging times of COVID-19
• Tournament management in the virtual space

Guest

 Mark Niles, Director of the Houston Urban Debate League,

John Rassenfoss Deputy Director of the Houston Debate League.

Resources

Houston Urban Debate League

http://houstonurbandebateleague.org/

 

Harris County Department of Education

https://www.hcde-texas.org/

CASE for Kids

https://www.hcde-texas.org/page/17

 

Preview of EP 58: Managing Youth Urban Debate Leagues part 1

Welcome to the Making After-School Cool Podcast, the link between research, practice, and theory for those interested in the activities youth are involved with during non-school hours. The Making After-School Cool Podcast is produced by Case for Kids, a division of Harris County Department of Education, and I’m your host Mike Wilson.

This is a preview of Episode 58, which is the first of a two-part series focusing on the benefits of managing youth urban debate leagues during a school year filled with Covid 19 restrictions. 

Guest

 Mark Niles, Director of the Houston Urban Debate League,

John Rassenfoss Deputy Director of the Houston Debate League.

Resources

Houston Urban Debate League

http://houstonurbandebateleague.org/

 

CASE for Kids

https://www.hcde-texas.org/page/17

EP 57: Champions Before and Afterschool Program's Services

This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on Champions Before and AfterSchool services.  Champions is backed by the resources and expertise of Kindercare, and with more than 25 years of experience, Champions is recognized for delivering extended learning programs that are tailored specifically to a school’s  and parents’ needs. To speak on Champions programs in our area is today’s guest Max Madero. 

This episode, you will learn more about:

• How Champions was able to continue to provide services despite all of the 20-21 obstacles
• The benefits of the after school programs kids, parents and the school
• The vision of what programs and services may look like in the future

Guest

Max Madero has worked 19+ years in Youth Development. He is currently  Area Manager for Champions in Pasadena and has previous experience serving Houston and LaPorte ISDs

 

Resources

Champions Before & Afterschool

https://www.discoverchampions.com/

Harris County Department of Education

https://www.hcde-texas.org/

Case For Kids

https://www.hcde-texas.org/Page/17

 

Preview of EP 57: Champions Before & Afterschool Programs Services

This is a preview of Episode 57 which highlighs the services provided by Champion Before and After School programs during the difficulty’s caused by the COVID 19 pandic.  Todays guest is Max Madero.  Max has worked 19+ years in Youth Development and is currently  Area Manager for Champions in Pasadena and has prevous experience serving Houston and LaPorte ISDs.

EP 56: Teaching Youth Financial Literacy

This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast topic is teaching youth financial literacy. Today’s guest, Lonnie R Mathews, is the Chairman and Executive Director of Alliance Financial Ministries, a non-profit financial literacy company.

In this episode, you will learn more about:

• What is Financial Literacy, and how did you begin offering workshops to youth
• How were you able to continue to provide services during the COVID pandemic
• What are the benefits of financial literacy programs for kids, parents, and the school campus
• How do you envision future program or services  

Guest

Lonnie is a Financial author who has degrees in finance and accounting. He is a financial analyst and is an authority on personal finance and the process of getting out of debt. In 2002, Lonnie co-founded Alliance Financial Ministries. This company aims to provide individuals with the education and tools necessary to make sound financial decisions. Alliance Financial provides seminars, motivational tapes, motivational materials, and workshops nationally.

 Resources

Alliance Financial Ministries

https://financialministries.org/

Harris County Department of Education

https://www.hcde-texas.org/

Case For Kids

https://www.hcde-texas.org/Page/17

Preview EP 56: Teaching Youth Financial Literacy

This is a preview of Episode 56 which will focus on teaching youth financial literacy. My guest is Lonnie Mathews, co-founder of the Alliance Financial Ministries (a non-profit company) that promotes financial literacy to people of all ages. 

EP 55: Advice for Future After School Professionals

This week the Making After School Cool Podcast features Out of School Time Professionals responding to the question of “what advice would you give to a person who wants to work with youth and enter the after school field.”

Guest

Jason Hammond of the Houston Children’s Museum

Jasmin Castleberry, CASE for Kids Project Coordinator – 21st CCLC-Texas ACE, Cycle 10 programs

Kathy Rose, executive director of College Community Career,

Kristin Miller of eTeching me

Resources

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

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

 

Preview Ep 55: Advice for Future After School Professionals

This is a preview of Episode 55 of The Making Afterschool Cool podcast, which will focus on the advice Out of School Professionals would you give to a person who wants to work with youth and enter the after-school field.  My guests include Jason Hammond of the Houston Children's Museum, Jasmin Castleberry, CASE for Kids Project Coordinator – 21st CCLC-Texas ACE, Cycle 10 programs. Kathy Rose, executive director of College Community Career, and Kristin Miller of eTeching me.      

EP 54: Planning a Great Summer Program during the COVID-19 pandemic

This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on planning a great summer program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s guest, Kristin Miller, is a professional curriculum writer, developer, and self-publisher of the eTeachingMe online early childhood (ages 1 to 5) curriculum for parents and educators. This episode, you will learn more about:

• Important factors adults should consider when looking for a summer program for youth
• Best times for out-of-school time professionals to start planning summer programs and new adjustments to make for COVID-19
• Essential components of a good summer program
• Special considerations when adding virtual activities in conjunction with in-person activities for summer programs
• Unique adaptations of equipment or supplies in summer and how afterschool professionals can make those adjustments
• Accessible resources for summer programs that help ensure a safe and healthy environment for campers

Guest

Kristin has over 17 years of professional and direct experience in early education, including classroom teaching, tutoring, presenting workshops as an adult trainer, & administrative experience. She is a professional curriculum writer, developer, and self-publisher of the eTeachingMe online early childhood curriculum for parents, or educators, to use when teaching children aged 1 to 5 years old.  She is an author of many educational resources, parenting resources, and curriculums for the early childhood audience. As an early childhood specialist and owner of an educational services company, Kristen has developed various educational services and opportunities to help all children, parents, and educators.  

Resources

Kristin Miller

www.eteachingme.com

 

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

 

CASE for Kids

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

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

Preview EP 54: Planning A Great Summer Program

This is a preview of Episode 54 of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast which will focus on the implementation of a great summer program during the COVID pandemic.  My guest is Kristen Miller, an author of many educational resources, parenting resources, and curriculums for the early childhood audience.

So please join us for our next episode where we discuss preparing for a great summer program continue to explore issues relevant to the out-of-school time field.