Making After-School Cool Podcast

The topic of this episode, the CASE Clinic: A free training designed for after school direct service staff to help them feel confident as the new school year begins.

During this episode  you will hear interviews with after-school program professionals discussing their work experiences, challenges, and approaches to working with youth. They share the importance of the following:

Resources: 

Harris County Department of Education - Harris County Department of Education / HCDE Homepage

CASE for Kids - www.hcde-texas.org/afterschoolzone

Mike Wilson - [email protected]

This episode of Making Afterschool Cool podcasts focuses on getting youth and their families prepared for post-secondary education. Numerous research reports suggest in addition to academics’ soon to be college students need to master teamwork, resilience, self-management and time management skills (Nelson, 2012; Savitz-Romer & Bouffard, 2012; Tierney & Sablan, 2014). To speak on this topic is my guest today, Ms. Marcie Brooks. 

Ms. Brooks is the Founder and Executive Director of Academia in Motion (AIM), a community driven, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering teens through life skills, college prep and career exploration.  Aim will host a College Readiness Camp June 26-29th  

Resources:

For more information regarding Academia In Motion contact Marcele Brooks - [email protected] or find them on Facebook

For more information regarding CASE for Kids and the Making After School Cool Podcast contact  Mike Wilson at [email protected]  or visit CASE for Kids @ CASE for Kids / Homepage

As technology becomes a bigger part of everyday life, the need for Coding specialist is growing. Many computer programs and app development requires special knowledge, vocabulary and expertise to create a useful tool. Coding is the topic of this episode and features my today’s guest, Mr. Chris Powell. Chris is a seasoned Information Technology professional with over 15 years of experience working in various areas of IT, designing and securing large-scale cloud infrastructure across hybrid environments. 

During this podcast you will learn about:

Resources 

TheCoderSchool - Spring spring.thecoderschool.com

Visit us: https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/spring/

For those working with youth, one way to encourage young people to express themselves and their feelings is through the art of poetry. This brings me to the topic of this episode of the Making Afte School Cool podcast, the power of the spoken word in the form of poetry. To speak on this is my guest today, Ms. Ebony Stewart, Ms. Stewart.

Ebony is also a mental health advocate, consultant, and former sexual health educator. As one of the most decorated poets in Texas, Ebony is a respected coach & mentor, one of the top touring poets in the country.  She has performed in 49 states, at over 200 colleges and universities across the country, as has been featured internationally in Canada, Australia, Ghana, and Norway.

During this episode you will learn the following:

Resources:

Ebony Stewart - EBONY STEWART - Home

Mike Wilson - [email protected]

This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast features this year’s winners of the Spirit of Excellence Award at the CASE for Kids Annual End of the Year Celebration.  The recipients were nominated by professionals in the OST field based on their impact and influence or youth and community partners. This episode features this year’s winners including Tanisha "Tish" McDaniel, Devin Jamesson, Álvaro Carrillo, Crystalyn Jordan, Walter Hull and Josephine Jones.

This episode of the Making Afte school Cool podcast recognizes the incredible contributions of dedicated professionals who enhance the experiences of youth attending after-school programs. Their hard work, creativity, and compassion creates a safe and enriching environment where kids can learn, grow, and thrive. During this year's after school professionals’ appreciation week, CASE for Kids want to express gratitude to them for their dedication.

During this Podcast you will hear Josh Brown's story, which highlights the importance of decision-making and the potential life-changing dangers of alcohol. Josh, a 2012 Fairmont State University graduate, now gives presentations around the country to young people about the consequences of alcohol addiction, which led to a life-ending tragedy and three years of incarceration. Having started fresh, Josh has made it his mission to mentor young athletes about their potential in life without alcohol and drugs, sharing his story of redemption over the past two years at several high schools and college campuses.

For more information, please contact on Josh Brown please visit 

The Official Website of Josh Brown

For more information regarding the Making After School Cool Podcast please contact Mike Wilson at [email protected]

The first week of March has been designed at Social Emotional Learning week.  SEL programming in schools and after-school settings is growing, and social and emotional learning standards have been developed in many states at the secondary school level. and the SEL approach is increasingly of interest to those studying adolescent development

My guest today is Nora Tejada, a Project Specialist with CASE for Kids. 

During this podcast you will hear more about:

For more information regarding the Making After School Cool Pocast, contact Mike Wilson at [email protected]

This episode of the Making After School Cool Podcast features Fayez Eyabi, an undergraduate student at UC Riverside. Originally from Escondido, California, Fayez is pursuing a medical career and is committed to addressing the health disparities in underserved communities. He believes such efforts are vital for improving health outcomes and empowering individuals.

This is part 2 of a 2 part series focusing on how our mindset and thinking shape our level of future success.  To speak on this is my guest to day Dr. Wendi Zimmer. Wendi is an expert in mindset development, a professor, an educational consultant, and creator of the Mindset Factor. 

During this episode you will learn: 

Resources 

Dr. Zimmer - [email protected]

Mike Wilson - [email protected]