Making After-School Cool Podcast

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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.

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Making After-School Cool Podcast episodes:

May 17, 2021 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.
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3min
May 07, 2021 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
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17min
May 06, 2021 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.
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3min
April 22, 2021 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
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19min
April 20, 2021 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.
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3min
April 15, 2021Episode 53: Implementation of the UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on implementing the UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative. My guest is Laura Cuellar, the Program Manager of UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative with the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education. In this episode, you will learn more about:
The purpose of the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative, along with the goals of the project
The process for implementing a UNICF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative
Which areas in Houston will the project be implemented
The role youth play in this initiative
How afterschool professional and programs assist with this project

Guest
Laura Cuellar, the Program Manager of UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative. She is with the Mayor's Office of Education in the City of Houston.
Ms. Cuellar is an advocate for youth with a passion for creating educational opportunities for marginalized communities, including immigrants, low-income families, and first-generation children born in the US. Her desire to help others led her to become a community organizer and coalition builder. Laura has mentored over 400 college students and is experienced at creating partnerships to build community among diverse individuals, groups, and organizations.
Resources
City of Houston Joins UNICEF USA Child Friendly Cities Initiative
https://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2020/unicef-child-friendly-city.html

Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
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26min
April 14, 2021 Preview of Episode 53: Implementation of the UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative
This is a preview of Episode 53 of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast. The episode focuses on the implementation of the UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative. My guest is Laura Cuellar, the Program Manager of UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative with the City of Houston Mayor's Office of Education. Please join us for theupcoming full episode as we will continue to discuss the rights of children and its connection to the needs of the out-of-school time field.
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3min
April 07, 2021Episode 52: Improving the College Success of First-generation students
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on increasing the odds of college success, especially among low-income, first-generation students. To speak on these issues is Kathy Rose, the Executive Director of College, Community Career. Kathy founded College, Community, Career in 2012 to help low-income, first-generation students in the greater Houston area to get into college and graduate from college.
In this episode, you will learn more about the:
What is the purpose of College Community Career?
The definition of a first-generation college student?
Why does it appear that poor students and youth of color make up many first-generation college students?
How do you prepare first-generation college students to overcome the financial needs of a post-secondary college education?
What can afterschool staff do to encourage their participants to attend college

Guest
Kathy Rose has worked as a secondary math teacher, a Corporate Trainer at Chevron, a Development Director at the University of Houston, and the founding Houston Director of College Forward. Kathy has served as a Board Trustee at numerous educational intuitions, as well as numerous non-profits. She is the recipient of the Jefferson Award, the Katz Award and the Houston Texan Community Quarterback Award.
Resources
College, Community, Career
https://collegecommunitycareer.org

Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
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25min
April 06, 2021 Preview Episode 52: Improving the College Success of First-generation students
This is a preview of Episode 52 of the Making Afterschool Cool podcast. The episode explores strategies for spotting the differences between facts and misinformation. This edition of the Making After School Podcast focuses on increasing the odds of college success, especially among low-income, first-generation students. To speak on these issues is Kathy Rose, the Executive Director |College, Community Career
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3min
March 29, 2021EP 51: Establishing Beneficial Collaborative Partnerships
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on the impact of collaborative partnerships. To speak on the benefits of supportive partnership is my guest Jason Hammond with the Children's Museum of Hoston. Jason Hammond is the Life Science Educator, and the Science Outreach Manager Children's Museum of Houston Jason has been with the Children's Museum for the last seven years.
During this podcast, you will learn:
Different forms of partnerships
The different roles of partnerships
The Benefits of collaboration
Guest
Jason Hammond is the Life Science Educator, and the Science Outreach Manager Children's Museum of Houston Jason has been with the Children's Museum for the last seven years.
Resources
Children's Museum
https://www.cmhouston.org/
Harris County Department of Education
https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone
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10min

FAQs about Making After-School Cool Podcast:

How many episodes does Making After-School Cool Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 235 episodes available.