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In this episode, we follow up with the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond to discuss how they are moving forward a year into the pandemic. Sean Miller (COO), Lynne Berkness (VP of Philanthropy), and Brandy Pitt (Senior Program Director) share with us the transformation of the program and the generosity of others that have helped them get through this time. We also talk about a new project they are working on and the benefits it will bring to their teens as well as the community.
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In this very special episode, in cooperation with YMCA of Greater Richmond, we give the teens of the YMCA Leaders' Club the mic and let them express their thoughts on some of the problems they see in the world today. Join us as we have a conversation about bias, racial injustice, and how OST programming is helping them deal with it all.
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Afterschool programs are in high demand, but resources may be few. In spite of the challenges, my guest today (Courtnie McIntosh) shares her story of how she founded The Academy of Goal Achievers and what's being done to expand her reach to influence more youth.
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America After 3 PM 2020 Infographics
Link: http://afterschoolalliance.org/documents/AA3PM-2020/National-AA3PM-2020-Fact-Sheet.pdf
If you want to know more, visit www.afterschoolalliance.org
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In this episode, we talk about the C-word. Yes, culture. My guest, Mr. Marcos Martinez (a long time culture and program systems developer), and I discuss the different effects culture can have on an organization and how it can lead to a program's downfall or success. We'll also share some personal experiences we've had with organizational culture and resources to do a temperature check with your organization.
Article on Assessing Organizational Culture
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathymillerperkins/2019/10/12/assessing-organizational-culture-made-simple/?sh=18381c0434cc
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Pete and I talk a little more about leadership, character, effects of bad leadership, and more.
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Happy New Year everyone! We are starting this year with a dialog about leadership. Mr. Pete Glessman joins us to talk about his journey as a leader in education and afterschool programming. In our conversation, you will hear us discuss expectations of supervisors, performance demands, the shaping of one's character, and much more. I hope you enjoy what you hear and can share some takeaways from this episode.
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This time I'm flying solo. Join me as I talk about scholarships, where to find them, and other financial options for college.
Show notes
Ways to save for college tuition
https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/ways-to-save-for-your-childs-college-education
https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/how-to-save-for-childs-college-tuition/
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/u/ugma.asp
https://thecollegeinvestor.com/570/types-of-education-savings-accounts/
https://thecollegeinvestor.com/16171/how-to-start-saving-with-a-529-plan/
Info on how much to save for college
https://www.investopedia.com/how-much-to-save-for-college-4782579
Over $2 billion not claimed in Pell Grants
https://scholarshipowl.com/blog/find-scholarships/unclaimed-scholarships-2/
Types of scholarships
https://www.usnews.com/education/scholarship-search-insider/articles/2018-03-15/7-types-of-scholarships-that-can-help-pay-for-college-graduate-school
Scholarships for International Students
Global Scholarships
https://globalscholarships.com/
The intro/outro music uses a song from Freesound:
Hip-Hop Sample (https://freesound.org/people/Creeper_Ciller78/sounds/344995/)
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The conversation continues with Ms. Rosa Patterson from the Greater Richmond YMCA. We discuss how the Y was affected by the pandemic and how they are providing additional assistance to partnering schools for the school year.
The intro/outro music uses a song from freesound:
Hip-Hop Sample (https://freesound.org/people/Creeper_Ciller78/sounds/344995/)
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In the guest chair today, we have Ms. Rosa Patterson from the Greater Richmond YMCA. She'll be talking with us about the Y's Cultural Awareness training, the 2020 Protests, and how the Y Leader's Club got involved. It's all about being the change you want to see!
The intro/outro music uses a song from freesound:
Hip-Hop Sample (https://freesound.org/people/Creeper_Ciller78/sounds/344995/)
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In this episode, I sit down with Michael Wertz from the Henrico Education Foundation and talk about the community outreach HEF is doing during the pandemic. We also discuss how HEF expanded its reach into afterschool programming and the impact it's having on Henrico County Public Schools.
The intro/outro music uses a song from freesound:
Hip-Hop Sample (https://freesound.org/people/Creeper_Ciller78/sounds/344995/)
Break music is: Crinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreams
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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From the publisher's feed
School After Hours Podcast is a dedicated space for exploring the impact, challenges, and successes of afterschool programs—an often-overlooked yet essential part of youth development. This podcast…