Getting the student perspective! In the first part of two episodes, Travis Nipper is joined by two Ohio students who have been chosen to serve on the Hope Squad National Council. We get to know Olivia Marshall from Lakota East High School and Sarah Johnson of Ross High School. The women share their stories of why they are involved with Hope Squad and how Hope Squad has positively impacted their schools, Suzanna also introduces us to the Hope Squad National Council and its purpose.

In this episode, we get to know Holly End, the new Vice President of Development for Grant Us Hope. She joins Travis Nipper to discuss the the exciting changes to the upcoming Butterfly Bash which goes virtual this year. Get up to speed on what you need to know!

In When Data and Hope Join Forces for Kids Mental Health, Dr. Rich Gilman and Dr. Kevin Jamison join Travis Nipper to discuss the synergy of Terrace Metrics and Grant Us Hope's Hope Squads.  They share the impacts in Princeton City Schools and how parents and educators can use the power of these tools for mental health together.

In How Hope Squad Changes Culture, Dr. Greg Hudnall the Founder of Hope Squad joins Travis Nipper to discuss the genesis of Hope Squad and what drove him to start the organization. He shares with us the unique relationship that Hope Squad and Grant Us Hope has and how Grant Us Hope has become a national leader in the mission of saving lives. He gives us some practical tips for these uncertain days. Then, he walks us into great detail about how Hope Squad changes and maintains culture in schools.

Jeremy Joseph, Jeremy Joseph, Supervisor in the Social and Emotional Learning Division for the Montgomery County Educational Service Center joins Travis Nipper to discuss Helping Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma.

Suzanna Davis, Director of Programming, Grant Us Hope joins Travis Nipper to discuss Changing the Culture of Your School for All Students. 

Dr. Beverly Smolyansky from Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center joins Travis Nipper to talk about Return to School Anxiety: How to Help Your Teen. They cover topics on how students, parents, teachers, and health care staff are reacting to COVID-19. Dr. Smolyansky shares strategies and tips for all these groups on how to handle the uncertain return to school and how to address any warning signs during this stressful time.

Diane Egbers, founder of Grant Us Hope joins host Travis Nipper for the first episode of the Grant Us Hope podcast. They talk about the genesis of the organization, the mission it serves through Hope Squads, and the positive impact in the community.