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Join Superintendents Anthony Mantell and Mike Staggs as they discuss the progress of their new schools and other upcoming events.

This epsiode highlights two very important envents that will be happening in the upcoming weeks. Find out more by listening!

Guest for this program are:

Jo Williams, OSU Extension, Educator for 4-H Youth Development for 10+ years, with nearly 8 of those in Scioto County. She has had the pleasure of working with more than 300 volunteers to provide a positive learning experience for nearly 1,300 youth ages 5-18 in the 4-H Club Program. Additionally, she has give leadership to the school enrichment program, which provides science-based experiential learning in more than 20 classrooms in Scioto County’s schools.

Mary Ann Miars-Peercy is the Executive Director of the United Way of Scioto County. As the executive director, she invests and activates resources for 15 partner agencies. She brings groups together to focus on important needs in the community, building partnerships, forging consensus and leveraging resources that have made a measurable difference in the area.

Join Kim Cutlip and Anne Riffe as they recap Scioto Foundation's 2011 Scholarship Luncheon. Later in the program special guest, SF scholarship recipient Jacob Hamm will comment on the role SF has played in his education pursuits and the benefits that follow.

By exposing local youth to a variety of experiences, Time Out for Me, Inc., Executive Director, Marcia Harris  works to improve their educational and employment opportunities. From personal development to college visits to community service, she strives to expose them to productive options for their future. Please join us Friday, May 10th to learn more about this organization.

Research shows that individuals who engage in right brain activities exhibit the ability to grasp complex concepts, become more intuitive and have more mental energy. With rigorous school schedules and so much emphasis on lateral thinking, often a child's creative side remains dormant. Join Pegi Wilkes, Director of the Southern Ohio Museum and Cirque d'Art, as she discusses local opportunities to expand your child's creative side and the benefits of enhanced mental vision that can follow. Programs to be discussed:

 "What is Art?",  Explore the world of Art inside and outside the museum walls, experiment with different media, and let your imagination play!  "ART Moves Circus Camp", Calling all circus stars of tomorrow to come, play and train with us!

Join special guest, Sharee Price, Gifted Coordinator, as she gives insight to various Southern Ohio Educational Service Center programs:

Artist-In-Residence  High School Academic Competition  Mentorship Scioto County Science Fair Middle School & Jr. High Quiz Bowl Tournament Honors Music Festival Art Exhibits & Projects Summer Enrichment Scholarship

Join Scioto Foundation's Kim Cutlip, Miami University's Andrew Dudas, PhD and College Board's Joel Gulko to discuss the key role of Advanced Placement(AP) in a student's curriculum. Find out how taking these more challenging classes can boost your child's opportunity for scholarships while potentially earning college credits in high school.

Since the inception in 1974, Scioto Foundation has awarded more than $11.2 million in scholarship and grants, received $20.2 million in contribution and retained a 12/31/10 Market value of $23.2 million by the power of endowments! Join Michael Gampp, President of American Savings Bank and Board Chair of Scioto Foundation(SF) and SF's Executive Director, Kim Cutlip to discuss the power of endowments, what is SF and it's impact in the community, resources available for your organization and the future of University/College Access Network (UCAN).