The 3 to 6 Crew is back with another season of The Master Key Project! In this promo episode we thank our listeners from all over the world for tuning in. We also go over a ton of great content that we have planned for this upcoming season and we can't wait to share it with you all.

The Key: Michael Funk has helped the field navigate so much change over the past two years. Michael shares stories of his past as well as posing some questions to the field to help guide the future. Join the 3TO6 Crew in this exclusive conversation with THE FUNK!

GUESTS: Michael Funk, Director of Expanded Learning Division, California Department of Education

The Key: The 3TO6 crew spends time with one of the most influential educational leaders in the Fresno County Area. Di Leonardo inspires the crew by sharing ways on how Expanded Learning can level-up their academic component. She also spends time sharing with administrators why expanded learning is important to any student’s academic journey.

GUESTS: Diane Leonardo, Executive Director, Office of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools

The Key: Extension funds look good on paper, in that programs have additional time to spend yearly funds however, it often leaves Directors and Site Leads large lump sums to spend on tight timelines. Join the 3TO6 crew as they explore their TOP 5 technology focused purchases that can be made to enhance a student’s learning experience while expending those funds in a purposeful way.

The Key: LIVE AND IN-PERSON! The 3TO6 crew travel out to Sanger to learn from frontline Expanded Learning Educators. They share what motivates them, how to create learning experiences that interest students, and a BIG ONE; how to ensure academic alignment with regular day! They also explore some district-wide expanded learning implementation strategies with none other than Sanger’s Expanded Learning guru, Mandy Chacon.

GUESTS:

Mandy Chacon, Coordinator of After School Programs for Sanger Unified

Jessica Garcia, Site Coordinator at Jackson Elementary

Katelyn Pacheco, Leader (Tutor) at Jackson

Julio Miranda, Leader at Jackson

Cassidy Duangmala, Leader at Jackson

The Key: The 3TO6 crew welcome local physical activity and nutrition expert, Charles Clancy, and rising star within Fresno Unified Food Services, Amanda Harvey. “Chamanda '' puts the 3TO6 crew through a mental workout by outlining the importance of Snack and Physical Activity but also the “How’s” and “Why’s” to providing these components in an Expanded Learning program.

GUESTS:

Charles Clancy, Wellness and Nutrition Project Specialist, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools

Amanda Harvey, Food Services Director, Fresno Unified School District

The Key: Class is in! Jeff Davis, a statewide leader for Expanded Learning and enthusiastic historian , is able to share when and how the 12 Quality Standards for Expanded Learning were developed and how there were almost 11 standards established until ___________________ was considered!

Guests: 

Jeff Davis, California AfterSchool Network (CAN)

The Key: The 3TO6 Crew discuss some of the KEYS that have been previously revealed and reflect on some of the messages that the previous guests of the Master Key Project have delivered. The quality standards get brought up which might leave the wizard needing a history lesson.

RESOURCE: https://www.afterschoolnetwork.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/quality_standards.pdf?1490047028

The Key: The door to entrepreneurship is unlocked and swings wide open as the 3TO6 crew gains access to one of the most creative and revolutionary thinkers the central valley has to offer. Join the crew as we discuss how to cultivate students’ gifts and talents while also creating environments to help students discover their full potential.

GUESTS:

Sam Hansen, Fresno Grizzlies and Central Valley Entrepreneur

BIO - Sam Hansen. Best known for his revolutionary creative thinking and artistic marketing strategies. He helped start one of the largest events across the country known as the Taco Truck Throwdown which inspired him and the Fresno Grizzlies to change their name to the Fresno Tacos once a year. His creative influence doesn’t stop there, he also designed the Bear for Kanye West’s album “College” that is now regarded as a national symbol in the hip-hop/rap culture. Sam didn’t  just become a creative thinker out of luck though, he had multiple people that helped refine and redirect his creative outlets so that he could focus on his dream of becoming a successful business owner and  entrepreneur. He was recruited to the Master Key Project to give educators insight on how to support students with obvious gifts and talents but also how to cultivate a learning environment that allows students to discover their gifts and talents that might become their future careers.

The Key: Ever wonder how a teacher can help enhance an expanded learning program? Join us as the 3TO6 crew share space with current Teacher and former Site Lead, Te’Szhia Walker, as they explore the perspective of a teacher and how they can help support an expanded learning program but most importantly, how to build sustainable relationships with teachers.

GUESTS:

Te’Szhia Walker, Current High School Teacher and Former Expanded Learning Tutor and Site Lead