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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
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Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Today we are happy to feature a Houston area program Girls on the Run. Girls on the run as the name implies involves girls’ physical fitness but a whole lot more. The program provides Girls of all abilities learn the opportunity to embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. To tell us more about this amazing program is Mary Callahan CEO
During this episode you will learn more regarding the following:
- When was the organization established as well as its mission and purpose
- If Girls on the run is a local or national program
- Other aspect of the program beyond just teaching girls how to run
- Now you have programs for girls in grades 3-5 and 6-8 are there major differences between the two age groups
- Activities which encourage parents to be involved with their daughters
Resources
Girls on the Run
Girlsontherun.org
Mike Wilson
Harris County Department of Education
HCDE-texas.org
CASE for Kids
hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Today we are previewing episode 119 of the Making After School Cool Podcast which features a Houston area program, Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run provides more than physical fitness but works with girls mental and social development. The program provides girls of all abilities the opportunity to embrace their inner strength and make meaningful connections with others. To tell us more about this amazing program is Mary Callahan CEO of Girls on the Run
As always, I want to thank our listeners for joining me today for this preview as we highlight Girls on the Run. Please join me for this episode and future episodes as we continue to explore issues relevant to the out of school time filed
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Welcome to episode 118 of the Making After School Cool podcast which features my conversation with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne in honor of mental Health Awareness month. For the past 70 years, the month of May has been dedicated to raising mental health awareness and is widely celebrated as Mental Health Awareness Month. Organizations like the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Mental Health America, and NAMI take this time to spread knowledge and fight stigmas surrounding mental health and well-being.
Guest
Dr. Clairborne is an author, TEDx Speaker, Podcast host of The Black Mind Garden Podcast , a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) Hypnosis and the founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Academy
Resource
Dr. Clairborne
drmaiysha.com
Mike Wilson
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Today we are going to preview episode 118 of the Making After School Cool podcast which features my conversation with Maiysha Clairborne in honor of mental Health Awareness month. For the past 70 years, the month of May has been dedicated to raising mental health awareness. And is widely celebrated as Mental Health Awareness Month. Organizations like the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Mental Health America, and NAMI take this time to spread knowledge and fight stigmas surrounding mental health and well-being.
Guest
Dr. Clairborne is an author, TEDx Speaker, Podcast host of The Black Mind Garden Podcast , a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) Hypnosis and the founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Academy
Resource
Dr. Clairborne
www.drmaiysha.com
Mike Wilson
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
This is a perview of EP 117 which focuses on mpowering parents to support the educational needs of their children. My guest are Azelia O’Neal and Jesus Urdiales who are Family Engagement Specialist supporting CASE for Kids 21st Century Community Center Campuses.
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
This is the first episode of a new series I’m developing regarding the advice adults in our community would give to their younger self. We’ve often heard the phrase, “If I had the chance to do it over again I would…” Of course that is not possible but in this series I give professionals the opportunity to share their life experiences with the next generation.
My guest today is Leonard Tolliver. Mr. Toliver.is a husband, father and works in the financial industry.
During this podcast you will learn more about the following:
- Background info about yourself (what are you doing now),
- As a kid what were things you were interested in, what and who were major influence in your life
- Tolliver’s perceptions of today’s youth, and the potential he see for the next generation
- What advice would he give youth regarding preparing for the future?
- What would he say to kids regarding the importance of developing and maintain a positive mindset
- How important is it to surround yourself with positive people and if you have trouble finding those types of folks what are other ways to get positive affirmations.
Resources
Mike Wilson
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Today we are previewing my interview with Leonard Tolliver as part of a new series I am developing regarding the advice adults in our community would give to their younger self. We’ve often heard the phrase, “If I had the chance to do it over again I would…" Of course, that is not possible but, in this series, I give professionals the opportunity to share their life experiences with the next generation. Mr. Toliver.is a husband, father and works in the financial industry.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Today’s episode of the Making After School Cool podcast features students enrolled in the Chavez High School 21st Century Community Learning Center program under the supervision of Ms. Keanda Fuller. This episode highlights the work of students who produced their own podcast episode entitled “The Teenage Life.” This is a project-based learning activity that is coordinated by Maria Perez.
During this podcast you will learn more about the following:
- The viewpoints of teenagers regarding adults in their lives
- A teenage female’s perspective of the difference between how her parents’ treatment and expectations of their daughters compared to their sons.
- A teenage male’s perspective of the difference between how of her parent’s treatment and expectations of their daughters compared to their sons.
- How teenagers feel they will treat their children
Guest
Chavez High School students Gloria Jandres, Mariana Reyes Contreras. Romeo Vigil , Liliana Nava, and Troy Bennatte
Resources
Mike Wilson
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Today's preview episode of the Making After School Cool podcast features students enrolled in the Chavez High School 21st Century Community Learning Center program; under the supervision of Ms. Keanda Fuller. This preview highlights the work of students who produced their own podcast episode entitled “The Teenage Life.” Their episode was written, produced and hosted by Gloria Jandres, Mariana Reyes Contreras. Romeo Vigil , Liliana Nava, and Troy Bennatte. This is a project-based learning activity that was coordinated by Maria Prez.
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
This is episode 115 of the Making After School Cool podcast which focuses on the importance of secondary students learning job skills prior to entering the workforce. So how do students with limited job experience learn the necessary skills to be good employees. One such organization with the mission of assisting student prepare for the labor force is Workfaith. Workfaith offers per-employment mentorships to secondary students in Houston Texas. To speak in strategies which help those in need access employment is Kalon Collins.
During this episode you will learn about the following:
- Information regarding Workfath, it’s purpose and services
- Benefits for youth who take advantage of career counseling
- Times services are available to students
- When it comes to networking how a student’s personality can have an advantage over others
- Advice for youth regarding how to determine the best people to use as a personal reference
Guest
“Kalon is a Partnership Specialist at Workfaith by providing faith-based training and coaching for anyone who desires long-term employment at no cost. In his role, he seeks out partnerships to impact and support the organizations missions through collaboration.
Kalon has over 12 years of working in the Non-Profit industry and had the pleasure of serving multiple leadership roles with the Chick-Fil-A corporation. He has been a full time minister and Pastor at a few churches and believed God has called him to serve WorkFaith. Kalon is married and the father of a new born son.
Resources
Kalon Collins
Mike Wilson
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone