Welcome to another episode of the TAMIU Fertile Grounds Series Podcast! This episode features Host Lance Kelly in conversation with Cordelia Perez, Chief of Police at TAMIU, and Memo Treviño, Founder of Laredo Learns, as they explore the importance of early literacy and community involvement in childhood cognitive development.

Cordelia shares how TAMIU Police go beyond their duties of policing and patrolling by offering supportive services like The Little Library and providing rides to students to ensure they reach their destinations safely. She emphasizes the department’s commitment to enhancing both safety and education on campus.

Later, Memo discusses Laredo Learns’ mission to promote daily reading and school readiness. He highlights the impacts of partnerships with organizations like H-E-B and offers practical advice for families and community members to encourage reading at home, helping children succeed from an early age.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on community-driven efforts to enhance education and support student success!

To learn more about Laredo Learns, visit: https://www.tamiu.edu/coedu/laredolearns.shtml 

to learn more about TAMIU, visit: https://www.tamiu.edu/ 

Host: Lance Kelly

Guests: Cordelia Perez, Chief of Police at TAMIU

Memo Treviño, Founder of Laredo Learns

Time stamps:

(00:00 - 02:07) Introduction

(02:08 - 05:07) Community Engagement with The Little Library

(05:08 - 07:17) TAMIU Police and Overall Student Safety

(07:18 - 10:49) Promoting Daily Reading

(10:50 - 12:30) Encouraging Family Members to Read

(12:31 - 13:56) Investing in Childhood Education

(13:57 - 15:28) Addressing Challenges in Family/Child Interactions

(15:29 - 21:40) Helping Children with School Readiness

(21:41 - 26:07) How Laredo Learns is Encouraging Daily Reading

(26:08 - 29:29) Laredo Learns Partnering with Local Groups

(29:30 - 31:35) Future Goals for Empowering Student Success

(31:36 - 32:59) How Non-Direct Parents Can Be Role Models for Children

(33:00 - 33:54) Closing