Podcasts about Communities In Schools

Communities In Schools of Greater Central Texas is making a big difference for students. With support from the Fund for Veterans' Assistance, their onsite coordinatorsare right there in the schools, helping kids push through tough times—whether it's struggles at home, in class, or just life in general. It's all about giving students the support they need to stay in school, graduate, and build a better future.

In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, we sit down with Tami Hance-Lehr, State Director and CEO of Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS)—a woman whose career journey embodies resilience, reinvention, and a deep commitment to the community. Tami shares her story, beginning in Ogden, Utah, before her family relocated to Las Vegas during her sophomore year of high school. A proud Clark High School alum and UNLV graduate, Tami entered the workforce early, balancing school and work with grit and grace. What began as a part-time gig helping with an event during CES evolved into a 26-year career at Destinations by Design, where she played a pivotal role in growing the company from three employees to over 100, producing major events across Las Vegas.Despite her success in the private sector, Tami felt called to serve in a different way. Through her involvement with Nevada Women's Philanthropy, she discovered the world of nonprofit leadership. That spark eventually led her to CIS in 2017, where she began as Director of Development and quickly rose to the position of CEO. Under her leadership, CIS now serves 118 schools across Nevada, providing full-time site coordinators on campus to support students with whatever they need—whether it be clean clothes, food, school supplies, or emotional guidance. Tami passionately explains that CIS removes barriers, allowing educators to teach and students to learn. “There is brilliance in every student,” she says. “Sometimes they just need an opportunity.”Tami also highlighted the importance of partnerships, including the one with Workforce Connections, which equips CIS site coordinators with tools to help students and families connect to employment, childcare, and essential community services. She's a firm believer that nonprofits must work together rather than in silos, and thanks to programs like the Opportunity Youth Initiative, those collaborations are stronger than ever. Looking ahead, CIS is celebrating its mission and the students it serves at the Power Within Breakfast on April 25 at 8 a.m. at Red Rock Resort. This uplifting event will honor an elementary, middle, and high school student of the year, as well as standout site coordinators and community partners. Additionally, the upcoming Mentor Matchup will offer local professionals the opportunity to connect directly with students and share valuable career insights. Tami also shared her excitement about the future Shaquille O'Neal Youth Complex, a first-of-its-kind community hub opening on the east side of Las Vegas, which will include a CIS Alumni Center to support young adults aged 18–24 as they transition into the workforce or higher education.Outside of her impactful work, Tami finds peace and joy hiking across Nevada's stunning landscapes alongside her husband, a retired firefighter, and their two Labrador retrievers. Whether exploring Red Rock Canyon or the Ruby Mountains, she finds balance in the outdoors. Her advice to young people is simple yet powerful: “Say yes more often than you say no.” You probably know more than you think you do. And never underestimate the power of your network—relationships will open more doors than you can imagine.”Community In Schools:Communities In Schools of Nevada | Student Support For All Kids

WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore sits down with Robin Koelsch, Sr. Director of Partnerships for Communities in Schools of Chicago, and a few students from the Do the Write Thing program to discuss the partnership, CISofC and more.

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In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, we're joined by Cecilia Lee, Alumni Relations Principal at Communities In Schools (CIS), to discuss the powerful role alumni networks can play in driving nonprofit success. CIS—a national organization ensuring students have the resources they need to stay in school—has built a robust alumni engagement strategy that connects participants beyond graduation, turning them into lifelong supporters, advocates, and ambassadors.Cecilia shares how nonprofits can leverage alumni to increase community outreach, event participation, and donor engagement. She explains how public recognition—through programs like the Distinguished Service Alumni Award—motivates alumni involvement and how CIS's President and CEO, Rey Saldaña, exemplifies the potential of alumni who become leaders.Whether you're a nonprofit marketer, fundraiser, or executive, you'll learn actionable strategies for building sustainable alumni networks that deepen engagement and drive long-term mission impact.Key takeaways: Alumni aren't just participants—they're future leaders and lifelong advocates.Public recognition matters. Celebrating alumni can drive engagement and inspire others to stay involved.Alumni ambassadors extend your nonprofit's reach organically, promoting events, recruiting new supporters, and growing awareness.Challenges are inevitable, but thoughtful engagement strategies can keep alumni connected through different stages of life.About Cecilia LeeCecilia Garcia Lee is an immigrant Latina from Mexico. At the age of 3, her familymoved to Houston, TX where she attended school through post-secondary.Cecilia attended Houston Baptist University and began her career working at anelementary school for 2 years. She then transitioned to the non-profit sector, joining the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council in Houston, where she assisted and supported the creation of Girl Scout troops in underserved areas, focusing on predominantly black and brown communities.Following her impactful work with the Girl Scouts, Cecilia joined Communities InSchools of Houston (CIS) as a Case Manager at Milby High School. It was here that she discovered her true calling. She later moved to the Development department, where she successfully managed the organization's largest fundraising event for 13 years. During this period, Cecilia started engaging with former CIS students, leading these efforts for over 5 years locally.In the fall of 2021 Cecilia was invited to support the ongoing alumni initiatives forCommunities In Schools' National Office. By February 2023, she became the full-time Principal of Alumni Relations for CIS National. In this role, Cecilia collaborates with CIS alumni nationwide and local leaders. The Alumni Community at the National Office focuses on professional development opportunities for alumni, support and training for alumni who serve on their local CIS board, equitable storytelling, and providing resources for alumni seeking employment or exploring new careers. Cecilia firmly believes that alumni are the heartbeat of Communities In Schools.Links:Communities in SchoolsLinkedIn: Communities in Schools National OfficeCIS Alumni CommunityThis Episode Sponsored By Neon One:Convincing your board to invest in nonprofit tech can feel like a challenge. That's why Neon One created ‘6 Steps to Sell Your Board on Nonprofit Technology.' This guide walks you through ideTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, guest host, Kim Perez is in conversation with Ana Silva Rey – CEO, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, Anacecilia Liberato – Partnership Manager, SmartStart of Mecklenburg County, and Elisa Benitez – Newcomer Services Site Coordinator, Communities In Schools at PACE A Academy @ E.E. Waddell High School. In this episode, these three amazing women discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by newcomer families in Charlotte, especially in education. In this episode:Discussing the challenges and opportunities faced by newcomer families in Charlotte, especially in education.Learn about how different organizations are supporting immigrant and newcomer families.Insights on community resources and the work being done to support these families.Addressing barriers and how educational spaces in Charlotte are adapting to better accommodate newcomer families.Discover how schools and community organizations are preparing to meet the needs of newcomers.Support the showhttps://www.messyroots.org/

In this episode of the Around Town podcast, Mayor @ColaMayor Daniel Rickenmann speaks with Jamie Cooper and Latasha Taste from Communities in Schools of South Carolina. They discuss the organization's crucial role in supporting students by providing mentorship, guidance, and resources to overcome challenges in and out of the classroom. Learn how Communities in Schools works with educators and parents to ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed—and how you can get involved in making a difference in the lives of Columbia's youth.

Communities in Schools: Bullying Brief full This Week's guest is Robin Koelsch of the organization Communities in Schools of Chicago. Out of thorough research, the organization has created what it calls a "Bullying Brief" that explores a great issue present in so many schools. 1730 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 14:30:00 +0000 LtfysLFawolbui5xSrkfwXKZxqhiZ8de news,illinios politics,children's mental health,audacy news best At Issue on WBBM Newsradio news,illinios politics,children's mental health,audacy news best Communities in Schools: Bullying Brief Public affairs interviews with host Craig Dellimore   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https

Roger Tutterow, a professor of economics at Kennesaw State University, joins “Closer Look,” to discuss the latest economic forecast and its impact on the 2024 presidential election. Laura Judge, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action and Monisha Henley, the senior vice president of government affairs at Everytown for Gun Safety, discuss gun violence prevention following shooting at Apalachee High School. Last year, Communities In Schools of Atlanta and Sandy Hook Promise partnered together for a pilot program aimed at helping Atlanta-area students lead an open dialogue about the warning signs before a mass shooting and how to address and prevent school violence. Frank Brown, the CEO of Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Crystal Garrant, the chief program officer of Sandy Hook Promise, and Jhakia, a local high school student who participated in the Atlanta pilot program, discuss the success of the program and ongoing efforts to promote school safety. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chanelle Omiwade is the Program Director for Communities in Schools of Houston and Adrianne A. Williams is a Student Support Manager at Lamar High School. CIS helps parents and students navigate the school year from making sure they have a great breakfast to giving tips on good sleeping hygiene so students get the rest they need. They also have a mental health initiative that allows students to get help anonymously. They get help from over 300 non-profits in town to provide all the services they need. Go to: www.cishouston.org

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Charlotte is Creative's Matt Olin talks with Men Tchaas Ari from Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenbur, about his predisposition for helping people and the rituals that keep him focused. Recorded immediately following Creative Mornings Charlotte on August 2, 2024.

While educators across the nation are getting ready for the start of another school year, coordinators for an innovative school support program are meeting in Morgantown this week. As Chris Schulz reports, they're gathering to learn how best to help their most vulnerable students. The post Communities In Schools And School Discipline This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Jennifer Griffeth & Erin Thompson Podvin Erin Thompson Podvin & Jennifer Griffeth/Family Connection-Communities in Schools of Athens Established in 1920, the mission of Family Connection-Communities in Schools of Athens is to create, maintain and nurture a culturally diverse and collaborative community partnership that focuses on the whole family; surrounding students with a community of support empowering […]

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Bunny talks to 3 members of the Communities in Schools team about all of the amazing work they are doing in Santa Fe and expanding into New Mexico. "Communities In Schools of New Mexico's 17 Site Coordinators serve approximately 5,500 students and families through 12 Title One  schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico."LinksVisit cisnm.orgLike CIS on FacebookLearn more about SWIFTI Love New Mexico blog pageBunny's websiteI Love New Mexico InstagramI Love New Mexico FacebookOriginal Music by: Kene Terry

Rob "YB" Youngblood is the President and Chief Connecting Officer of YBConnects, LLC, a Richmond, VA based consulting firm that increases the Visibility, Credibility and Profitability of Entrepreneurs; while enhancing their Confidence, Clarity & Connections. Known in many circles as “The LinkedIn Locksmith, YB teaches his clients how to create cash flow using LinkedIn. For over 20 years, YB has built a reputation of being a go-to resource for individuals and organizations that need assistance with creating awareness, attracting clients, and facilitating connections that lead to outstanding outcomes. He co-authored an Amazon Best Seller entitled “SPEAKUP! The Ultimate Guide To Dominate In The Speaking Industry” which featured Les Brown, Dr. George C Fraser and 30 other dynamic Speakers, where his chapter focused on helping Speakers to leverage LinkedIn to increase their Network and Net Worth. In addition to being an Author, Connector, Consultant & Coach, YB is a sought-after Trainer who facilitates workshops on topics ranging from Relationship Marketing & Prospecting, to How to Have Confidence & Power when using LinkedIn. As a Master Connector, he has been hired by firms such as the 120 Design Studio, GRINDATION, Heart of Virginia Council - Boy Scouts of America; Communities In Schools, INROADS, Centura College and most recently Self Publish -N- 30 Days, the world's #1 Self Publishing Company to establish mutually beneficial connections that lead to increased resources, revenue and referrals. YB holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Virginia Union University. He was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, and now resides in Richmond, VA with his wife and two daughters. In his time off, he loves to travel to warm places with palm trees.

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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we welcome Executive Director Ashley Hall to discuss Communities in Schools, what the organization does to help students, how the program is structured locally, the events they have planned for 2024, and much more.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: J. Elias O'Neal and Katie Cominsky   Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl   Guest: Ashley Hall, Executive Director of Communities in School of Chesterfield   Recorded in-house by Constituent and Media Services   Chesterfield.gov/podcast     Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

Homelessness, food insecurity, exposure to violence, and access to healthcare – all barriers to young people learning in school. Kids living in poverty is behind many of these challenges. These all issues that schools deal with in providing an education to students. Communities in Schools in Pennsylvania provides what are called "wraparound services to students and schools. The organization's Vice President Lyndsey Sturkey was on Thursday who explained what wraparound services are,"They're just a holistic approach to addressing barriers that students may be facing, particularly outside of school, that's hindering or having a negative impact on their ability to come to school, either ready to learn or continue through through the grades." Communities In Schools offers services including mental health counseling, after-school programs, access to nutritious meals, and housing assistance. The organization says that by addressing students' basic needs, they create a more stable foundation for learning, allowing them to focus on their education. Sturkey pointed out that they use an online tool called the  from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to identify schools that could use their services. Often, those are school districts where there is a larger percentage of students living in poverty or Title 1,"It will give you information on every school district, every school in the entire state. So you can look at standardized test scores over a couple of years. You can look at their socioeconomic breakdown, where kids are coming from, how many kids are in each school, for example. So that's typically where we start -- a lot of the schools that we work with our Title One. So we'll kind of look at which districts may have a lot of Title One. We will also look of where they are geographically. Are they nearby another district where we already work?"Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Sept. 3  GreenPower Motor Company revolutionizes the Type A school bus…15 counties are added to West Virginia's Communities in Schools program… and swing into an unforgettable musical adventure when the Spider-man concert experience comes to Charleston…on today's daily304. #1 – From SCHOOL BUS FLEET –  Some manufacturers of the Type A school bus -- workhorse of the special-needs transportation system -- have struggled to meet production demand due to shortages of the chassis used to build the buses.  Fraser Atkinson, CEO of GreenPower Motor Company, noted that his company hasn't been directly affected by the chassis shortage when it comes to production of the Type A Nano BEAST, because it is built on GreenPower's EV Star Cab and chassis, making them their own chassis supplier. “What sets GreenPower apart is that all of our vehicles are purpose-built to be battery-powered with zero-emissions,” Atkinson said.  GreenPower Motor Co. operates a manufacturing facility in South Charleston. “We constantly look for new technologies and ways to improve our vehicles for our customers,” he said. “Most recently, we deployed a version of the Nano BEAST that serves the needs of special education students and children with disabilities by including wheelchair lifts and securements while featuring a flat floor to ensure excellent accessibility.” Read more: https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10205313/revolutionizing-the-ride-a-closer-look-at-innovating-type-a-school-buses  #2 – From WOAY-TV – Schools in 15 new counties are being added to West Virginia's Communities in Schools program. Communities in Schools build community partnerships and bring resources into schools to prevent student dropout and increase graduation rates, according to State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt. “Communities In Schools has had a life-changing impact on thousands of students in our state,” Blatt said. “The relationships between site coordinators, schools, students, and families are at the core of this success. These students need support and structures that help them recover from setbacks and regain the confidence to believe they can do great things. Communities in Schools is essential to opening options and pathways for those needing hope and a vision for their future.” The new counties are Barbour, Boone, Cabell, Doddridge, Hancock, Jefferson, Marion, Mason, Mineral, Monongalia, Ohio, Pocahontas, Putnam, Roane, Tucker, Tyler, Wetzel, Wirt, and Wood. Read more: https://woay.com/schools-in-15-new-counties-added-to-communities-in-schools-program/   #3 – From LOOT PRESS –  Dive into the Spider-Verse with the incredible Sinfonietta Orchestra and live DJ experience in the “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” concert experience. The show comes to the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston on Friday, Oct. 25. Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, the event pairs a screening of the Academy Award®-winning animated film with live musicians and turntables featuring a DJ scratcher live on stage. Tickets can be purchased online here. Read more: https://www.lootpress.com/spider-man-concert-experience-coming-to-west-virginia/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Communities in Schools works with children in 55 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools which have high percentages of low-income students. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by CIS president and CEO Men Tchaas Ari, Bryani Woods, who was a CIS student about eight years ago, and Jaliah Wilson, a CIS student who just graduated from high school.

Chief partnership engagement officer at Communities In Schools of Chicago Robin Koelsch joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how the organization is helping kids at Chicago Public Schools. She explains how they help Chicago families get school and hygiene supplies, as well as how we can help. For more information about […]

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit that provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this special episode, we talk with Malissa Martin, President and CEO of CIS of Mid-America. Malissa shares some exciting news about our organization's future.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit that provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Ethan Spurling, Director of Policy and Government Relations for CIS of Mid-America. Ethan shares the story of his journey transitioning from working for the government to working in nonprofits. In his letter, Ethan encourages our students to show up, advocate for themselves and advocate for those around them.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

Happy 50!! This episode is no. 50 for Lewis and Broad!This week our special guest is Tabitha Lewis-Coverson with Communities In Schools. Communities In Schools, "... is a national organization that ensures every student, regardless of race, gender, ability, zip code, or socioeconomic background, has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. Communities In Schools works by bringing community resources directly into schools through embedding a trained local coordinator whose sole focus is helping connect students with additional supports to help them learn, advance in grade level and graduate." On this week's episode, Tabitha shares the hands-on work both she and her Site Coordinators do to help students succeed, challenges that students face every day, and statistics of current trends regarding students and graduation. For more information about Communities In Schools, visit their website. 

As the nation celebrates Military Children this month. Listen in to learn how Fund for Veterans' Assistance grantee, Communities in Schools calls upon local resources to help the children of veterans succeed. Fund for Veterans' Assistance Communities in Schools

Laurie Hackett welcomes Melissa Starace from the Karl Stirner Arts Trail to talk about the trail's outdoor and artistic offerings, then chats with Tim Mulligan from Communities In Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania about his organization's mission and activities to help students build bright futures.

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Susie Ledbetter, Student Support Coordinator at Westside Elementary School in Pittsburg, Kansas. Susie shares her favorite thing about working with small groups of students and shares her favorite memories. In her letter, Susie tells her students that it is important to keep showing up.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Empower Podcasting Company. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

Communities in Schools Twin Cities CEO and President Amanda Sappa and Program Director Colby Owens join "Build Me Up." We chat with the pair about the Communities in Schools program, its importance in the lives of youth, how organizations and individuals can get involved, and more.

DEI re-education is the "North Star" of Communities in Schools. In this episode I walk you through a DEI training led by a staff member of Communities is Schools - South Central Texas affiliate. The "Beads of Privilege" training defines PRIVILEGE by DEI standards. Intersectionality is also defined. The training aims to help the participant internalize the DEI worldview. The goal is to have CIS staff work with children in public schools viewing them from a DEI lens and influencing their attitudes and behaviors toward a DEI perspective. www.monicacline.com The training discussed in this podcast can be found on Communities In Schools website. https://www.communitiesinschools.org/dei-resources/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-monica-cline-show/message

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Reannon Chamberlain, Program Director for our Rural Missouri area. Reannon shares how she transitioned from a Student Support Coordinator to Program Director. In her letter, Reannon tells our students that they matter.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

CDC: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/vhs.htm Communities In Schools https://www.communitiesinschools.org/dei-resources/ Texas Education Agency: Communities in Schools https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/support-for-at-risk-schools-and-students/communities-in-schools --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-monica-cline-show/message

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Jen Falletti, Student Support Coordinator at Lakeside Elementary School. Jen discussed her connection with her middle school Counselor and how it inspired her to pursue a career in service.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Theresa Plata, Student Support Coordinator at Anadarko East Elementary School. Theresa shares the story of her journey as a foster parent and CIS staff member. In her letter, Theresa tells each of her students to remember exactly who they are.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Craig Toombs, Student Support Coordinator at Crossroads Preparatory Academy in Kansas City. Craig discusses overcoming loss, perseverance, and always seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Listen as Craig tells his CIS story. Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks | Advertisement song: "Lucid Dreamer" by Spazz Cardigan

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we follow up with Leslie Harmon and Valerie Shaw, two individuals who impacted Virginia Riri, our Season 5 Episode 1 guest. Leslie and Valerie share how they supported Virginia during some challenging times. Listen as our two guests share their stories and favorite CIS moments.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact communications@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks

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Sue Reninger, Managing Partner, Client Brand Strategy at RMD Advertising. After founding RMD Advertising in 1992, Sue has become responsible for the complete strategy and direction of RMD's Columbus-based office.  Sue is passionate about entrepreneurism, and believes it, in fact, can change the world. She uses what she has learned over the past 30 years to help grow challenger food brands.  As Managing Partner of RMD, she works with clients such as Southern Recipe Small Batch, Graeter's Ice Cream, Little Caesars Fundraising, Barney Butter, Agave & Rye restaurants and Buckeye Vodka to develop new strategies for their distinctive food brands.  Her talent as a leader has given rise to RMD's employee and client-focused culture, which has at its core a commitment to taking really great care of each other and our clients.Sue has received numerous industry awards, including Marketer of the Year from the American Marketing Association, Woman of the Year from Women in Communications and has served on several regional and national boards, including the American Marketing Association, Communities In Schools, The Alzheimer's Association and more. Sue is also the co-founder of Wagons Ho Ho Ho, a Columbus-based non-profit that builds and fills 2000 wagons each year for children in dire needs during the holiday season. You can learn more about Wagons Ho Ho Ho at www.WagonsHoHoHo.org and RMD Advertising at www.RMDAdvertising.com E: reninger@RMDadvertising.comLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reninger/IG: https://www.instagram.com/suereninger/@FB: https://www.facebook.com/reningerRMD Advertising: www.RMDAdvertising.comSocial: @ RMDAdvertisingWagons Ho Ho Ho: www.WagonsHoHoHo.orgIG: https://www.instagram.com/waonshohoho/Connect and tag me at:https://www.instagram.com/realangelabradford/You can subscribe to my YouTube Channel herehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDU9L55higX03TQgq1IT_qQFeel free to leave a review on all major platforms to help get the word out and change more lives!

For the first time in the brief history of this show, I have two guests this week. Erich Bolz's educational career spans over 25-years in public education as a remedial reading teacher, pre-K-12 principal, central office administrator (small, large, and Educational Service District levels), Adjunct Professor at Heritage University and 2013 recipient of the Violet Lumley Rau Alumni Outstanding Alumnus Award, and board Member at Communities In Schools of Benton-Franklin, WA and Partners for Early Learning serving Tri-Cities, WA. Eric Price has been a 4th -7th grade teacher, a middle school principal, elementary principal, and Director of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment. He teaches at Washington State University, focusing on pre-service teachers in math, literature and classroom management. He also is currently coaching principals and superintendents and supporting districts with professional development at Confluence Leadership. Here is a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outliers-in-education-from-cee/id1577590456 (link) to the Outliers in Education podcast with Erich and Eric Characteristics of Positive Outlier Schools report brief https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6050e383f7f4047a291609c8/t/61a818ead33ac974d24a582a/1638406380128/CEE+Outlier+Brief.pdf (available here) for the full report go to https://www.effectiveness.org/research (https://www.effectiveness.org/research) ROAD TO AWESOME COURSES ARE NOW LIVE (https://the-road-to-awesome.teachable.com/ (here's the link)) Book Darrin to speak at your school or conference or email him here Check out Darrin's https://darrinpeppard.edublogs.org/ (blog) for great leadership tips and ideas Sign up for the Road to Awesome https://roadtoawesome.net/ (email list and newsletter) Have a book idea you'd like to submit to Road to Awesome? https://roadtoawesome.net/contact-us (Click here) Professional learning for leaders doesn't have to be a mystery. As leaders there are times when learning alongside your staff is very important. You have to know what is expected of them and what strategies and processes should be evident in the classroom. However, we often overlook professional learning specifically for leaders designed to help them be…BETTER LEADERS. This is what we do at Road to Awesome. Working with leadership teams to be their most effective and efficient, one on one coaching for leaders, collaborative leader cohorts, or specific and job-embedded supports each have their own specific processes. I want to work with you to support YOU, your TEAM, or your district on growing leaders to their peak level of performance.

On this edition of Closer Look: Communities in Schools works to empower students to stay in school. CEO Frank Brown shares that a major focus now is to help students with learning loss due to the pandemic, stay on the academic track. And the November election is just weeks away. Campaign strategists,Fred Hicks and JulieAnne Thompson weigh in on how the candidates are making their final push to win over voters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to another episode of Productive Disruption! In this episode, Gabby Dionisio, Copywriter at Rhodes Branding, sits down with Shakaka Perry, a Re-Engagement Coordinator for Communities in Schools of Charlotte Mecklenburg. In this conversation, they discuss how crucial Shakaka's role is for her assigned school, what it takes to build strong relationships with students, and how COVID has impacted absenteeism.

Vinnie Borrelli, a Bloomfield native, is helping people find their passion and teaching them how to make that passion light up their life. And Tressa got to chat all about that - and his book - with him. And she also talked with Emily Eichner from Communities in Schools, whose mission is to surround students with a community of support. Also, Don and Tressa take Name That Neighborhood out to Orbis Caffe. Vinnie Borrelli www.vinnieborrelli.com Personal Prosperity Blueprint: A Journey From Pain to Passion to Prosperity https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Prosperity-Blueprint-Journey-Passion/dp/B08QBYKFQ6 Communities in Schools www.cispac.org Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com   Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood  Facebook: @YinzAreGood  

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Peter Wuenschel, Executive Director of Communities In Schools-Bay Area. In this week's episode Dr. Wuenschel tell the viewers what Communities In Schools-Bay Area mission is, and the very important impact that they make on the community to keep kids in school. He discusses the day to day of the many student support specialist Communities In Schools-Bay Area has on many of the campuses of Clear Creek ISD and Dickenson ISD and many examples of how his staff goes above and beyond for their students. Lastly, Dr. Wuenschel discusses the exciting news of Communities in Schools-Bay Area receiving a 2 million dollar grant from Mackenzie Scott, and what they are going to do with it.

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we kick off our fifth season with our first live-audience recording session. Our guest, Virginia Riri, is a former CIS of Mid-America student and current member of our Alumni Allies program. She shares the experience of having CIS of Mid-America support during some challenging times. With her Student Support Coordinators in the audience, she tells them how they impacted her life.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact communications@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heartbreaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Rhonda Hoener, CIS of Mid-America's Student Support Coordinator at Uniontown Public Schools in Uniontown, KS. Rhonda shares her CIS story, including how she advocated to bring CIS to her school district and her favorite Dr. Suess quotes.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact us at communications@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. We know that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and we want to hear that story. From students to staff members and alumni to volunteers, we connect with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey that brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heartbreaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Susan Hill, CIS of Mid-America's Student Support Coordinator at the Middle School in Parsons, Kansas. Susan's story highlights her passion for working with kids who are just discovering their power in the world. Listen as she shares her work with us and invites us into a world where every student has what they need to succeed.Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact us at communications@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks

Anette visits with Rey Saldaña, President and CEO of Communities In Schools, the national organization that ensures all students are empowered to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future.Saldaña is a CIS alumnus, whose journey from former student supported by CIS to national leader of Communities In Schools, sends an inspiring message to young people nationwide about the power they have to write their own success story.Most recently, Saldaña served as the Regional Advocacy Director for the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation and the Chair of the San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Agency-VIA. Prior to that, he successfully served four terms on the San Antonio City Council where he was first elected at age 24, becoming the youngest council person in that city's history.During his four terms, Saldaña focused on helping to meet the needs and harness the skills of young people and working families in his community. He championed the expansion of park space and community clinics in underserved areas, fought for increased funding for the city's public transportation system, successfully campaigned for funding of the city's early childhood initiative (Pre-K 4SA), and streamlined the city and county's child truancy court. He chaired the city's Intergovernmental Relations Committee, where he worked closely with state and federal legislators on law making and local policy development.Concurrent with his elected position, he taught as an Adjunct Professor at Trinity University and Palo Alto Community College. Additionally, he worked with The University of Texas at San Antonio's Office of Community Engagement and served as Chief Engagement Officer with KIPP San Antonio Public Schools.In recognition of his accomplishments and enduring interest in the mission of Communities In Schools, in 2017, Communities In Schools invited Saldaña to serve on the CIS National Board of Directors, making him the first alumni to join the Board.Saldaña holds a master's degree from Stanford University's Graduate School of Education where he studied policy, organization and leadership studies, and two bachelor's degrees in political science and communication from Stanford.The son of immigrants who came to this country from Mexico, Saldaña was born and raised on the South Side of San Antonio and is the product of Title I Texas public schools. He is a proud first-generation American and first in his family to graduate from college. He and his wife Jessica are the happy parents of Eli, Olivia, and two rescue dogs.