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Episode 60: Don't Cut the School Counselors

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 2:01


“Don't Cut the School Counselors”Song Produced by: Shammy Dee and Ruben EscobarVocals: Shammy DeeA few laws conducted by school counselors:AB 469 - state mandate for financial aid; provide financial aid information to 11th graders; monitor lists and reports for 12th grader financial aid completion rates - all 12th graders must submit a financial aid application or opt-out form.  Ed Code 215 + AB 2246 - conducting mental health and suicide prevention lessons to 9th gradersSB 224 - teaching mental health curriculum to 9th gradersLyrics to Song: Yeah… Stand Up… One Time… Come on.Counselors in schools are truly vital,They're helpful to kids and their survival.You go in to talk, (yeah), they see your potential, (yeah),They've got a Master's and a P.P.S credential.Wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don't cut the School Counselors,No, don't do it no more.They talk about school and they talk about strife,Academics, career, and personal life.When you have a need or get in a fight,Your school counselor will set things right.Wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don't cut the School Counselors,No, don't do it no more.Mention A - G and their eyes open wide,They'll do what they can so your classes coincide.If you laugh or cry, (yeah), or needin' a snack, (yeah),Don't have no fear they've got your back.Wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don't cut the School Counselors,No, don't do it no moreWithout counselors kids'll be in a bubble,With nowhere to go when they're in trouble.If you want the kids to graduate,Better keep the ones who settin' them straight.Sayin' wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don't cut the School Counselors,No, don't do it no moreSayin' wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don't cut the School Counselors,No, don't do it no mo'!

Episode 59: Ep. 59 The Last Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 48:31


Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes reminisce about their favorite memories and share a few updates. We have a special guest audio from, Merone Hailemeskel, Digital and Communications for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.  Audio Edits: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 58: Ep. 58 Beyond Guidance: Adventures in School Counseling

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 43:36


Muna Osisioma, Maritza Cha, and Priscilla Grijalva discuss leadership and school counseling.  This episode is a repost from their Podcast, "Beyond Guidance." You can find their podcast on your favorite podcast platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064205Audio Edits: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 57: Ep. 57 The Kee to Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 33:03


Priscilla Grijalva and TaRael Kee discuss their journey to podcasting and share tips for educators.Audio Edits: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015);The Kee To Success YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4R2RLDrIiRLKirXjW3LWA/featured

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Episode 56: Ep. 56 Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of NACAC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 24:37


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).  Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)https://www.nacacnet.org/

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Episode 55: Ep. 55 Interview with Hair Extension Specialist, Ryan Sanger

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 35:10


Priscilla Grijalva interviews hair stylist, Ryan Sanger. Ryan is a hair extension and hair color specialist in Los Angeles, CA.  They discuss some of the training programs in Boston and Ryan's pathway to becoming a hair stylist.  Ryan gives tips for educators and for people interested in his career field.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 54: Ep. 54 TaRael Kee on the Kee to Success!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 28:57


Priscilla Grijalva interviews TaRael Kee.  He has a YouTube channel called the Kee to Success. He was named the Collinsville School District e-Educator of the Year (2017), recognized by College Board in (2018), received the Lindenwood Alumni Spotlight (2019), and was awarded Illinois School Counselor of the Year (2021).  TaRael shares his journey and Kees to Success.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 53: Ep. 53 Olivia Carter, 2021 National School Counselor of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 40:39


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Olivia Carter (2021 National School Counselor of the Year). Olivia shares tips for school counselors and some of the great programs she led in her school district.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 52: Ep. 52 School Counselors 4 MTSS

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 43:34


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Jennifer Betters-Bubon, Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott, and Dr. Damien Sweeney.  They discuss the great work of School Counselors for MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), the power of MTSS to change educational systems, and support school counseling programs.School Counselors for MTSS: https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/ ;Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015);Reach Higher Riverside: https://www.reachhigherriverside.com/

Episode 51: Ep. 51 Reading and Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 41:29


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Julie Hill, Allen Hill, Monica Bryant, Renee' Schoening, Emilia Peiffer, Wendy Rock, Shari Sevier, & Gen Nelson.  They discuss the anti-racism, diversity, and equity book club started by Julie Hill (the Indiana School Counselor of the Year) in 2020.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

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Episode 50: Ep. 50 Cher Kretz on Solution Focused Counseling

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 25:53


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Cher Kretz (Corona-Norco Unified School District School Counselor and Parenting with the Focused Mindset Podcast Host). Cher shares some great tips on solution focused counseling!Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 49: Ep. 49 Bob Bardwell on Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 46:59


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Bob Bardwell, Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Counselor Association.  Bob talks about leadership and a few of the great things him and his team are doing in Massachusetts.  Bob also gives some tips for National School Counseling Week.  Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

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Episode 48: Common App Chatbot

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 14:57


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Karen Lopez (Program Manager at Reach Higher).  They discuss the Common App Chatbot and a few of the great educator and student resources.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015) 

Episode 47: Ep. 47 Anita Shirley, CASC Administrator of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 27:52


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Anita Shirley (Eleanor Roosevelt High School Assistant Principal and the 2021 California Association of School Counselors Administrator of the Year).  They discuss the Corona-Norco Unified School District School Counselor Mentee/Mentor Program.  Anita also shares about her passion for school counseling and helping kids.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 46: Ep. 46 Common App

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 32:31


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Jenny Rickard (CEO at Common App).  They discuss the updates from Common App.  Jenny shares the importance of promoting access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.  Priscilla also has a short interview with Cindy Jara (Digital Communications Associate for Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative at Common App) and Maddie Boehnlein (Digital and Content Associate for Reach Higher and Better Make Room).Common App: https://www.commonapp.org/Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 45: Ep. 45 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Students of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 29:06


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Emily Bartlett (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Campaign Development Manager, Students of the Year) and Evelyn Erives (99.1 KGGI Co Host for "ODM & Evelyn in the Morning" and On Air Talent KOST 103.5- Weekends).  We discuss the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Students of the Year Program.  LLS Students of the Year: https://studentsoftheyear.org/Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 44: Ep. 44 A Magical Experience in 2014

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 10:36


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Jeremy Goldman from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Board of Directors.  They discuss ASCA and the moment Jeremy got a shout out from Former First Lady, Michelle Obama.  Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 43: Ep. 43 College Signing Day

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 22:27


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Cindy Jara, Digital Communications Associate for Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative at Common App. They discuss College Signing Day and the great resources provided by Better Make Room and Reach Higher. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 42: Ep. 42 School Re-Entry during a Global Pandemic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 46:27


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Sandi Logan (Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida International University), Jan Desmarais-Morse (Goshen Middle School Counselor, Goshen Indiana), and Darwin Vega (Capistrano Valley High School Counselor, California). They discuss school re-entry during a global pandemic and tips for educators. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 41: Ep. 41 Roadtrip Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 35:34


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Willie Witte, Creative Director for Roadtrip Nation. We discuss the amazing career exploration resources. Roadtrip Nation creates and distributes best-in-class career exploration content, products, and experiences to help individuals pursue fulfilling careers based on what’s important to them. Roadtrip Nation: https://roadtripnation.com/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 40: Ep. 40 Discover how Riverside County Improves Students’ Success with Data and Education Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 21:35


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Faye Huie (Research Associate) and Michele Gralak (Senior Business Analyst) for the National Student Clearinghouse. They share information and resources about the National Student Clearinghouse. National Student Clearinghouse: https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 39: Ep. 39 Best Moments of 2020!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 13:50


Priscilla Grijalva and Josh Godinez (President of the California Association of School Counselors) discuss some of the top Reach Higher Riverside moments of 2020. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Episode 38: Ep. 38 Dr. Carl Cohn

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 32:05


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Carl Cohn. Dr. Cohn is a professor emeritus at Claremont Graduate University. From 2011 through 2018, he served the state of California as a state board of education member, and then as executive director of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. Previously, he was superintendent of schools in both the Long Beach and San Diego school systems, as well as the Federal Court monitor for the Los Angeles school system. His tenure in Long Beach culminated with his winning the McGraw Prize in 2002, and the district winning the Broad Prize in 2003. Dr. Cohn shares his story and tips for school counselors. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 32 FAFSA Tracker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 22:04


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Bill DeBaun from the National College Attainment Network (NCAN). We discuss the Form Your Future FAFSA Tracker and some of the amazing NCAN resources. FAFSA Tracker: https://formyourfuture.org/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 31 Celebrating College Kick-Off

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 31:03


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Steven Avina (Palm Springs High School Counselor, PSUSD) and Katie Ermert (Lasselle Elementary School Principal, VVUSD). Steven shares tips on how to bridge the gap with parents and students through technology. Katie shares tips for educators on how to create a college-going culture starting as early as elementary school. Shout out to Yesenia Apreza (UCLA) who was featured on Better Make Room for Latinx Heritage Month. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 30 Story2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 43:19


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Carol Barash, Story2 Founder and CEO. We discuss the amazing scholarship and college essay platform that helps students write powerful essays while sharing their stories. Story2 also helps with job cover letters. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 29 My School Votes California

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 22:24


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Deja Summerville and Addison Lee (When We All Vote Ambassador Fellows). We discuss the My School Votes program that serves as a space for students who are interested in working with When We All Vote and My School Votes to register and empower voters in their school communities. This program is nonpartisan. Calls are open to all students regardless of race, age, citizenship status, civic background, or gender identity. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Sunshine Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 3:10


Priscilla Grijalva shares her 3 minute brief summary of what it is like as an educator during a pandemic.

Ep. 28 SwiftStudents

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 19:32


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Abigail Seldin, CEO & Co-Founder of Selding/Haring-Smith Foundation (SHSF). We discuss SwiftStudents, a FREE tool educators can use to help guide high school seniors with financial aid appeal letters. Current college students can also use this free tool. SwiftStudents: https://formswift.com/swift-student Audio Edits Dan Reyes "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 27 Proactive School Counseling: Black Lives Matter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 64:14


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Derek Francis, Manager of Counseling Services, Office of College and Career Readiness for Minneapolis Public Schools. We discuss anti-racism school counseling and how to be a proactive school counselor. Audio Edits Dan Reyes "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 26 Three Professional Organizations Every School Counselor Should Join!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 71:05


Priscilla Grijalva interviews the professional organizations CASC, ASCA, and WACAC. Interviews with Josh Godinez (CASC President-Elect) and Ashley Kruger (CASC President); Jill Cook (ASCA Assistant Director) and Phil Moreno (WACAC President). Audio also from KGGI 99.1 Radio IE/Riverside College Signing Day and When We All Vote! Audio Edits Dan Reyes "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 25 College Resources for Educators

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 19:42


Eric Waldo, Executive Director of Reach Higher shares about College Signing Day. Priscilla Grijalva Interviews Ricky Cherry, College Board Assistant Director K – 12 for State & District Partnerships. We discuss college resources for educators and clearing a path for all students to own their future. Priscilla announces the 99.1 KGGI Radio College Signing Day Inland Empire Zoom Celebration for the Class of 2020. Audio Edits Dan Reyes "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 24 Chuck Kennedy: Tales of a Presidential Photographer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 22:58


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Chuck Kennedy who was the former White House Photographer and the Assistant Director of the White House Photo Office for President Barack Obama from 2009-2017. We discuss what it was like to work for the Obama's and his story as a photographer. Audio Edits Dan Reyes "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 23 A Message of Hope from Italy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 29:55


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Natalie Canova (La Sierra High School in Alvord Unified School District Class of 2014 and University of California Riverside Graduate). She also interviews Ilaria Carofiglio from Italy. We discuss study abroad options while in college. Ilaria shares tips and strategies on how to keep perspective during the Corona Virus (COVID 19) outbreak. Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 22 Census 2020

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 13:52


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Samuel Molina, California State Director of Mi Familia Vota. We discuss the census and the importance of it. A few shout outs to Deja from Norte Vista High School (Alvord Unified School District), Olivia from Orange Vista High School (Val Verde Unified School District), When We All Vote, and the U.S. Marines. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

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Ep. 21 Equity in School Counseling: from Athletes to Social Emotional Needs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 34:33


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Yuri Nava (Poly High School Counselor, Riverside Unified School District) and Eric Sanchez (Vista Del Lago High School Counselor, Moreno Valley Unified School District). We discuss the importance of the ASCA National Model, data, NCAA and tips for working with athletes. A few shout outs to Reach Higher, ASCA, CASC, Dr. Judy White (Riverside County Superintendent of Schools), Janelle Poulter (Banning Unified School District), Sandy Arave (Western Center Academy), Matt Elder (Val Verde Unified School District), and all the amazing educators in Riverside County! Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 20 Louisiana Believes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 18:48


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Barrye Bailey from the Louisiana Department of Education. They discuss college affordability and financial aid. The state of Louisiana has FAFSA as a high school graduation requirement. Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Ep. 19 TN Achieves

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 18:30


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Graham Thomas, Tennessee Achieves Deputy Director of Outreach. TN Achieves is a leader in the nation for college affordability and FAFSA completion efforts. TN Achieves recruits, trains and manages the volunteer mentors working directly with TN Promise students to alleviate barriers associated with higher education. Shout outs to: Quinton Clay (Northern Illinois University), Katie Ermert (Lasselle Elementary, Val Verde USD), Mark LeNoir (Val Verde USD), and Beth Arey (Evanston Township High School). "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015) TN Achieves: https://tnachieves.org/ Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes

"When We All Vote" Song

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 1:07


"When We All Vote" Song Music and Lyrics by Jessica Parry and Jackie Parry of Dianthus (2019). Dianthus: https://www.dianthuslive.com/ When We All Vote: https://www.whenweallvote.org/

Ep. 18 Making College Affordable

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 31:52


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Lupita Cortez Alcala, Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction of the California Department of Education. Lupita shares her amazing journey and why making college affordable is so important. Thank you to the California Department of Education for all they do for the students in California! "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes

Ep. 17 All in for Financial Aid!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 28:04


Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes open October financial aid season with amazing guests! Priscilla interviews Jon Waldrep from the California Student Aid Commission Training and Outreach Programs. Other special guests include: John King (former Education Secretary for Barack Obama and CEO at the Education Trust), Jose Valdivia (UC San Diego), Conner Chappel (UCLA), and 99.1 KGGI Radio! Shout outs to: Perris Union High School District, Cherrie Cunningham (RCOE Secretary to the Director of College and Career), Orange Vista High School (Val Verde Unified School District), Rancho Verde High School (VUSD), The Education Trust-West, the California Student Aid Commission, the California Department of Education, and the Riverside County of Education. "Race to Submit" Song: Artist, Producer and Verses by: BuddIE (2019); Production: Versus "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015) Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes

Ep. 16 Beating the Odds Summit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 43:54


Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Stephanie Sprow Owens (Director of Programming for Reach Higher at the Common App) and Merone Hailemeskel (Director of Communications for Reach Higher at the Common App). Priscilla and Dan share their Beating the Odds story. Stephanie and Merone talk about Michelle Obama's Beating the Odds Summit and they share great tips for educators who want to lead a Beating the Odds Summit. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by Dan Reyes

"Race to Submit" Song

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 1:33


Song: "Race to Submit" Artist, Producer and Verses by: BuddIE (2019); Production: Versus Song Lyrics: It’s the race to submit, c’mon you gotta reach higher. Hop behind the wheel cuz now you are the driver. It’s the race to submit, c’mon you gotta reach higher. Don’t let nothing stop you now cuz you the decider. F-A-F-S-A. Sooner you submit. Sooner you get paid. First come first serve. Submit today. Don’t be late. Don’t be lazy. No to free money? What are you crazy? Did you forget that college ain’t free? Don’t like school? Got the military. Got 4 branches to choose from... Got the Navy.. Got the Army.. Got the Air Force.. And the Coast Guard too.. Almost left out the Marines so Oorah to all you! Pick your destiny. Whatever chosen. Just check when the apps are due. Best you can do is that. Worst you can do is lag. It’s the race to submit, c’mon you gotta reach higher. Hop behind the wheel cuz now you are the driver. It’s the race to submit, c’mon you gotta reach higher. Don’t let nothing stop you now cuz you the decider.

Ep. 15 When We All Vote

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 22:05


Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Andrew Amore, Director of Educator Engagement from When We All Vote. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes

Ep. 14 Becoming the Future!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 51:22


Priscilla and Dan interview former NVHS students who met Michelle Obama and former NVHS Reach Higher Commissioner of Club. We recap the I Am Becoming Tour and UCLA College Signing Day as well as when the Reach Higher Initiative was introduced in 2014. Special Guests: Mark Corona (U.S. Marine Corps), Raquel Guerrero (Riverside City College student), and Yesenia Apreza (UCLA student). We have a special recording from Julie Hill (2012-2018 ASCA Board of Directors, ISCA Board of Directors and school counselor at Western Boone Junior-Senior High School). ASCA 2014 quote from Nancy Mahoney (Los Cerros Middle School). We also have FAFSA interviews from the Class of 2019 and audio from the NVHS graduation! "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes

Ep. 13 Dreams Come True!

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 40:21


Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes recap College Signing Day at UCLA with Michelle Obama! KGGI 99.1 Radio interviews Norte Vista H.S. and two students from Riverside get to be on stage with Michelle Obama! Priscilla interviews Quinton Clay (Director of Admissions at Northern Illinois University) and Beth Arey (College & Career Coordinator at Evanston Township High School). "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes

Ep. 12 RAMP Up Your Program!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 32:00


Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes share some very exciting Reach Higher news! Priscilla interviews some members of the Santiago High School Counseling Team in Corona Norco Unified School District featuring Catherine Wallace, Johnny Campos, Christine Berg, Nathan Theune, Maritza Partida, Randy Thomas, Kristen Matsumoto, and Valencia Applegate. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson. Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes; Podcast Artwork by: Mackenzie Isom

Ep. 11 Kick Off to College!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 29:11


Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Julie Zierold (Director of Curriculum & Instruction) and Melina Gonzalez (Heritage High School Counselor) from Perris Union High School District. They discuss how Kick Off to College got started and went county wide as well as all the amazing things they do in their district! "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes; Podcast Artwork by: Mackenzie Isom

Ep. 10 In It to "Win" It!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 31:09


Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes recap the week. Priscilla interviews Ngozi Olojede (Scholly Scholarship Marketing Manager) and Josh Godinez (2019 California School Counselor of the Year). "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes Podcast Artwork by: Mackenzie Isom

Ep. 9 California College Guidance Initiative

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 37:45


Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Dr. Kedziora (Superintendent of Moreno Valley Unified School District), Kristen Hunter (MVUSD Director of College and Career Ready), and Esperanza Arce (MVUSD Director of Secondary Education). They share about Moreno Valley Unified School Districts College and Career Program. They also talk about CCGI and how they implemented it district wide. Ngozi Olojede (Scholly Marketing Manager) shares about the Scholly Loan Contest. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson. Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes; Podcast Artwork by: Mackenzie Isom

Ep. 8 Fly in the Face of Adversity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 24:07


Priscilla Grijalva interviews Mark Lim, school counselor at Ramona High School in Riverside Unified School District. They discuss counselor fly in programs, scholarships and out of state colleges. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes; Podcast Artwork by: Mackenzie Isom

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