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Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Mary Bier, MBA, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). MCEC's Mission is to ensure that every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health.  About Today's GuestMary Bier, MBA, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in business strategy, organizational leadership, and community engagement, she brings a dynamic vision to MCEC's mission of ensuring every military-connected child has access to quality educational opportunities.As a military spouse and parent, Bier has firsthand insight into the unique challenges and strengths of military families. This lived experience fuels her passion for advocating for military-connected students, ensuring they receive the educational support and opportunities they deserve.Bier's professional background spans both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, where she has successfully led high-impact initiatives, built collaborative partnerships, and served as a subject matter expert on veteran and military family issues. She has been invited to the White House to share insights on military-connected programs, testified before the New York City Department of Veteran Affairs, and facilitated expert panels on military family well-being.Prior to joining MCEC, Bier held leadership roles in business strategy, customer success, and military initiatives, where she was instrumental in scaling operations, optimizing talent development, and fostering inclusive organizational cultures. Her ability to translate strategic goals into actionable outcomes has driven mission impact across multiple organizations.At MCEC, Bier is committed to expanding the organization's reach, deepening partnerships, and championing the needs of military-connected children. Under her leadership, MCEC will continue to be a trusted resource for families, educators, and policymakers dedicated to supporting military students on their educational journey.Bier holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Management and Organizational Behavior and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from California Lutheran University.She resides with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.Links Mentioned in this Episode Military Child Education Coalition WebsiteHeroic Hearts ScholarshipCall for the Arts ScholarshipMonth of the Military Child ToolkitPurple Star National AdvocateStudent to Student ProgramPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Supporting Children Who Support Veterans. Although your children may be small now, we hope this course gives you some building blocks to address any parenting challenges you may encounter as your children mature. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Supporting-Children-Who-Support-Veterans Episode Partner: This week's episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans” Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the challenges military-connected children face during their school transitions.  Listen to Mr. Hovet Dixon, Jr., and Mr. Jason Fowler discuss how schools, districts, and community organizations are working to support military families.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Alabama State Department of Education State Fund.  Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources: Alabama State Department of Education- Purple Star Schools https://www.alabamaachieves.org/al-pssp/     South Carolina Department of Education-Purple Star Schools https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/student-support/family-community-engagement/family-and-community-engagement/military-information/     Military Child Education Coalition-Purple Star Schools https://militarychild.org/programs-and-initiatives/purple-star-schools/#:~:text=The%20Purple%20Star%20School%20program,workforce%2C%20and%20life%2Dready   The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs https://scdva.sc.gov/   Bio: Hovet Lee Dixon, Jr. currently serves as a high school principal in Huntsville, Alabama. He is a proud graduate of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University several times over, holding degrees in Elementary Education and Education Administration and Supervision. Principal Dixon has almost 25 years of teaching and leadership experience collectively, and prides himself on advocating for the communities he serves.    In his capacity as principal, Principal Dixon has earned various recognitions on the local, state, and national levels for his commitment to his school community and progressions, having most recently been named the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators District X's Outstanding Elementary Administrator of the Year. Much of his focus has entailed providing a warm and inviting learning environment for our military families and communities. Principal Dixon values his longstanding partnership with MCEC.    He has been married to a fellow educator for 24 years and is the father of two adult daughters and a high school son. Their pride and joy is their American Bully named Ace.      Jason Fowler (Jay) joined the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs in October of 2022 as the Military Affairs Coordinator. Jason retired from the South Carolina Army National Guard AGR program in February 2018 after 25 years of service to the country, culminating as the First Sergeant of the 43rd Civil Support Team (SCARNG).    Jason served both on active duty in the Army and dedicated almost 15 years of his career to assist Federal, State, Local, and Tribal authorities as a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard's highly distinguished and decorated 43rd Civil Support Team (CST). He served on the National CST Training Working Group as the Personnel, Senior Enlisted Advisor and was the quarterly Senior Enlisted speaker for the CST Pre-Command Course in Washington DC. Upon retirement he has spent much of his time as a contractor for L2 Defense Group, training with and evaluating the CSTs nationwide alongside US Army North.   Assigned to the Military Affairs Division at SCDVA, Jason works on Quality-of-Life Issues such as Military Child Education, Military Child Care, Military Spouse Employment and provides Base Support to the military installations that are located in South Carolina and Fort Eisenhower just across the state line. The Military Affairs Division strives to sustain and enhance the military presence in South Carolina.   Jason is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts History program at Arizona State University and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from American Military University in Homeland Security. Jason is a member of several Veterans' based organizations and enjoys volunteer work in his community.  

MCEC's 2024 Call for the Arts received hundreds of entries from across the globe and every branch of service, with creative expressions of strength, bravery, pride, and community. In this podcast, hear my conversation with three of last year's Elementary School Winners: Aurora, Jack, and Lucia. Seeing and hearing the world from the perspective of a child is inspiring and will brighten your day. Congratulations once again to all the 2024 CFA winners!   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Kirtland Spouses Club.  To learn more, visit https://kirtlandspousesclub.com/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources:   Calling all artists, grades K-12: The 2025 Call for the Arts contest is NOW OPEN. Submissions will be accepted through April 30, 2025.  Good luck to every budding artist, we look forward to being amazed. See contest guidelines and link to entry form on our website: https://militarychild.org/programs-and-initiatives/the-call-for-the-arts/   Bio: Aurora is 12 years old and in 6th grade. Her father is active-duty Army. So far, she has moved four times. Aurora is the oldest of 6 kids and loves to draw, read graphic novels, bake, and hang out with her friends.    Jack is 12 years old and was born in Landstuhl, Germany, while his dad, a U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (now retired) was flying out of Ramstein Air Force Base. Jack now lives in Hawaii, where he's a 6th grader.  Jack loves playing soccer, surfing, mountain biking, and getting creative with his art. At home, he's got a small flock of chickens, including his favorite pet rooster, T-Rex.   Lucia is 11 years old and in the sixth grade. Her dad serves in the Army, and they have moved 7 times in the last 10 years. Lucia is the oldest of four kids. She loves reading, writing, drawing, acting, and singing. 

Military children will experience on average 6-9 school transitions during their K-12 education, and some of these transitions may happen during the school year.  Listen as Dr. Jenny Cogbill discusses moving in the middle of the school year and the impact it has on students.  She shares valuable tips on how to best support these military children.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Fort Gregg-Adams Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://www.gaspousesclub.com/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes:   Resources:   Military OneSource https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/changing-schools/   Military Spouse https://www.militaryspouse.com/military-life/pcs/6-survival-strategies-for-pcsing-mid-year-with-milkids/   Bio: Dr. Jenny Cogbill received a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Tech, a M.Ed. in Counselor Education from East Carolina University, and a Doctorate in Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University.   She began her career in teaching and counseling in K-12 schools and then moved to higher education as an adjunct professor in psychology and sociology. She began working with The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) in 2013 as a Parent to Parent Trainer and then transitioned to Professional Development in 2015. She continues to work for MCEC as an educator while also serving as the Liaison to the Science Advisory Board and working as a school counselor in North Carolina.   Since 1996, she has helped lead Soldier and Family Readiness Groups and has held leadership positions in multiple military-connected organizations. As an active-duty Army spouse of nearly 30 years, mom of three military children, one of whom is now serving in the Army, she is passionate about advocating for military children, their education, and for their families.   

News headlines // 7:15AM // Speeches from Sunday's 8 Sep Free Palestine Rally in Naarm: Megan Krakouer, Menang woman of Noongar Nation and Director of National Suicide Prevention Trauma Recovery Project, on inaction from Labor on Gaza, and on Aboriginal deaths in custody, and Gwenda Stanley, Gomeroi woman, activist and representative of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, on the ongoing impacts of colonisation and stolen land. Originally aired on The Black Block on 9 Sep: thank you to Pilar for the recording. 7:30AM // Part 1 of a collection of Vox Pops recorded on Friday 13 September by Amy and Marion during Disrupt Land Forces, on police violence as well as the ongoing power of the people who continue to stand up to war profiteers and those who commit and greenlight genocide in Palestine and elsewhere in the world. Content warning: this segment contains descriptions and accounts of police violence.  7:45AM // Part 2 of the Vox Pops recorded from last week's Disrupt Land Forces, with 3CR's Amy and Marion speaking to protestors about the incredible work of the medics as well as the militarisation of the police. Content warning: This segment contains descriptions and accounts of police violence. To revisit audio from last week, you can go to https://www.3cr.org.au/dlf2024 8:00AM // Jaimie Jeffrey, Geelong activist and co-convener of two peace groups, No AUKUS Coalition Victoria and IPAN Geelong & Vic Southwest, on her work in the anti-war and anti-AUKUS movement, the groups' actions at Disrupt Land Forces, the role of US imperialism, and what lies ahead for the movement, including the Weapons out of Avalon campaign. To get involved and follow these campaigns you can head to @ipangeelongvicsouthwest and @noaukuscoalitionvic 8:15AM //  Aoife Dermody, Irish folk singer, singing at the Vigil For Gaza held at Batman Park near MCEC this Thursday 12th September, as part of the Disrupt Land Forces 2024. Aoife offers a song and hope and a healing song as an antidote to colonial violence.  Songs:Homesickness - Alice SkyeMother's Desk - Jen Cloher

Nasser has a conversation with Tasnim Sammak, a Palestinian activist, mother, community organiser, and PhD candidate at Monash University. They speak about her family's exile to Gaza and life in refugee camps, Tasnim's reflections on the Free Palestine movement since her involvement in 2008, the military-industrial complex and profiteering from wars, the importance of staunch union solidarity, and upcoming campaigns, including Disrupt Land Forces.  For info on Disrupt Land Forces, MCEC, Sep 8 -14, visit disruptlandforces.org.Disrupt Land Forces launch, Camp Sovereignty, Sun 8 Sep 5pm.Hanwha-Elbit Out of Victoria rally, Hanwha Australia Headquarters, Thu 12 Sep 4.30pm.3CR Disrupt Land Forces Coverage, Sep 9 -18 from 8am. Details.Info on Vic Pol declaration of designated area MCEC, Sep 6 - 15 via Melbourne Activist legal Support. Free Palestine rally, State Library Victoria, every Sunday from 12pm.Info on upcoming events and actions via APAN and Free Palestine Melbourne.Daily broadcast updates via Let's Talk Palestine. Image credit: 'Land Farces' @disruptwars 

In honor of the Month of the Military Child, we have Karli Sabecky, Implementation Coordinator, and Sarah Schackelton, Community Coordinator along with host Brian Cleary discussing what the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) does to support the education of military-connected students. We understand that military families often have to relocate frequently, and this can have a significant impact on their children's education. That's why MCEC has developed a comprehensive support system to help military-connected students adjust to their new schools and communities. From academic support to social and emotional well-being, we have resources in place to ensure that these students have a smooth transition and continue to thrive in their education. MCEC also works not only with the schools but also with local businesses that want to support the program. Karli and Sarah dive more deeply into the way MCEC works to help make the transition of new students of military families get connected and integrated into their new school. Karli and Sarah also share some personal tips for making school transitions smoother for military families.

We are revisiting an episode where Lucy discusses her experiences as a military child and how she navigates being the new kid at school (again!). Lucy is also the Middle School Spotlight Winner in the MCEC 2023 Call for the Arts contest, for her beautiful song, #Life of a Military Kid, and talks about her love of music, and how life inspires her songwriting.    This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Daughters of the American Revolution.  To learn more, visit https://www.dar.org/.    Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:    Calling all artists, grades K-12: The 2024 Call for the Arts contest is NOW OPEN. Good luck to every budding artist, we look forward to being amazed. See contest guidelines and link to entry form on our website:  https://www.militarychild.org/programs/the-call-for-the-arts      Bio:  Lucy is a 13-year-old 8th grader at Horace O'Bryant Middle School.  Lucy is a proud military kid and has lived in St. Charles, Missouri; Jacksonville, FL; Rota, Spain; and Key West, FL.  Lucy loves all things musical and plays the ukulele, guitalele, and guitar.  She will be joining her school's jazz band this year.  Lucy is a member of her school's dance team and helps her coach with choreography.  She loves all things musical and can often be found singing, dancing, and writing songs for hours at a time.  Lucy is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and maintains excellent grades.  She is a loving sister, a kind friend, and a wonderful daughter!      Resources:    Military and Family Life Counseling  https://www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling/military-and-family-life-counseling/           

A lot is asked of military families, and sometimes a simple form can feel like a violation of privacy. Understanding why information is requested and how that information is used – and protected – is critical to ensure resources and benefits reach those they are intended for. Recently, MCEC's Parent Webinars featured What is MSI and Impact Aid. This podcast recaptures Nikki's conversation with Lori Phipps and Nanette Pigg, subject matter experts on these two data collectors.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Texas Education Agency. To learn more, visit https://tea.texas.gov/.   Show Notes:   Resources:   Military Student Identifier https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/school-support   Impact Aid Program https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/impact-aid-program/   National Association of Federally Impacted Schools https://www.nafisdc.org/impact-aid-resources/about-impact-aid/   Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=rn   School Liaison programs https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/search?program-service%3D12%2Fview-by%3DALL   Military Family Life Counseling (MFLC) https://www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling/military-and-family-life-counseling/   MIC3 https://mic3.net/   Bios: Lori A. Phipps is Chief of the Department of the Air Force School Liaison Program Division at the HQ Air Force Services Center (AFSVC), HQ Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. She is responsible for providing managerial and operational oversight of the School Liaison Program, which encompasses PreK-12 Education, Public Schools on Military Installations (PSMI), and the Military & Family Life Counseling Program (MFLC). In addition, she oversees the education, development, and training program for the School Liaison Program Managers, $2M Educational Community Outreach programs, and 71 PSMIs. Her program provides support to over 770K military-connected families, 34K schools, community stakeholders, and installation support services for Commanders, Schools, and installation personnel across all Air Force Commands, the U.S. Space Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard as well as all joint service component families. Division is an advocate at the State/National Level for legislation benefiting military-connected students, dedicated to ensuring equitable access to quality education, support services, and resources.   Prior to her current position, Mrs. Phipps served as the Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland School Liaison Program Manager supporting over 35,000 military-connected students in forty-two school districts. Her efforts resulted in legislation to ensure the state was in compliance with the Military Interstate Compact as well as early registration and homeschool student support. In addition, she has served as a Youth Specialist, providing youth development capabilities through a system of quality, available, and affordable programs.   Prior to her Civilian positions, Mrs. Phipps served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. During her active-duty career, she served as a Security Forces member and was selected as the first Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Instructor for the Air Force. She was appointed the Installation Crime Prevention Manager and held other leadership positions.   Nanette Pigg began her career in Child and Youth Services in 1998, she has worked in a variety of roles in child development and education.  When she first heard about the School Liaison program, she decided that was the job she had been training for her whole career.   Nanette served as the SLO for Fort Cavazos for three years before moving to Installation Management Command in San Antonio.  In her current role, she serves as the School Program Manager with operational oversight of the Army's School Liaison Officer program.  Nanette is a proud Army spouse, she and her husband Barry raised 3 daughters who experienced firsthand the challenges of transitioning to new schools every few years.   They have 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandsons, and two German Shepard's.    

  Dr. Becky Porter discusses meeting the needs of military-connected families through programs and initiatives such as our Military Student Consultants, and advocacy of Purple Star Schools through the new and popular MCEC 360 Summits. We also look ahead to what the new year holds.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Fort Gregg-Adams Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://www.gaspousesclub.com/.   Show Notes:   Resources: MCEC 360 Summits The MCEC 360 Summit is a community-wide, multi-faceted event that brings insight and understanding for the unique challenges and needs of military-connected students. The 360 model includes components for students, parents, and youth-serving professionals and is tailored to the needs of each community. https://www.militarychild.org/360summits Military Student Consultants Military Student Consultants (MSCs) are highly specialized education professionals who provide personalized concierge support directly to students, parents, or professionals who serve military-connected families. An MSC personally responds to every phone call or submission on our MCEC website at https://www.militarychild.org/MSC   Professional Learning Community ECHOs Find a community of learners to help you support the needs of military-connected kids using the Project ECHO® model. Our Purple Star Readiness ECHOs are being held now through May 2024 and meet monthly online. The benefits of ECHO include collaboration, idea sharing, and problem-solving with subject matter experts and peers. Join a cohort today at https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools#echo     Bio: Dr. Becky Porter joined MCEC® as the President and CEO in 2019 following her retirement from active duty service with the U.S. Army. Becky is a 1983 Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Washington and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She earned her Master of Arts in counseling psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Science in national security and strategic studies from the National War College. She also earned an executive certificate in nonprofit management from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in 2020. She is a board-certified clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. Her awards and recognition include: The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Military Psychology, the Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards). Additionally, she also holds the Army Surgeon General's “A” Proficiency Designator as recognition of her significant contributions to the U.S. Army Medical Department. Becky's military career spanned more than 30 years, and she served in all three components of the U.S. Army with the Washington National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserves, and on active duty. She retired at the rank of colonel. She is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former special assistant to the U.S. Army's 34th Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki. Her assignments included: Germany; Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii; the Pentagon; the United States Military Academy; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; and the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, Bethesda, Md. She commanded the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic, Carlisle, Pa.; the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic at the Pentagon; and Public Health Command Europe. Becky and her husband John, also a retired U.S. Army officer, live near Fort Cavazos, Texas.

  MCEC's 2023 Call for the Arts received hundreds of entries from across the globe and every branch of service, with creative expressions of strength, bravery, pride, and community. In this podcast, hear my conversation with three of last year's Elementary School Winners: Everleigh, Isaac, and Annabelle. Seeing and hearing the world from the perspective of a child is inspiring and will brighten your day. Congratulations once again to all the 2023 CFA winners!    This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Fort Gregg-Adams Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://www.gaspousesclub.com/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:  Calling all artists, grades K-12: The 2024 Call for the Arts contest is NOW OPEN. Good luck to every budding artist, we look forward to being amazed. See contest guidelines and link to entry form on our website:  https://www.militarychild.org/programs/the-call-for-the-arts    Bios:    Everleigh is 8 years old and in the 3rd grade. Her dad is in the Army, and she has one little brother named Killian. Her hobbies are drawing, painting, listening to music, relaxing, playing video games and watching TV. She recently moved to South Korea in November, and this was her first time moving.      Isaac is 10 years old and in the 5th grade.  His dad is in the Navy. He has two siblings: a 7-year-old sister Elaina and a 12-year-old brother Lucas.   His hobbies are drawing and sketching, reading, soccer, basketball, playing outside, exploring where he lives and new places, building historical dioramas with Legos, being with friends and family, learning, history, playing piano, and learning alto saxophone.  He has moved 3 times.     Annabelle is 9 years old living in Germany with her parents, 6-year-old sister Leanna, and two dogs. Her dad is active-duty Army currently stationed in Bavaria. Annabelle's favorite things are drawing, soccer, tomatoes, and wearing shorts. She has moved 4 times, living in Georgia, Tennessee, Nevada, and Germany. Tennessee has been her favorite!  

  No matter what holiday you and your loved ones celebrate – Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or any other – this time of year can bring about high levels of stress.  Rollie Sampson shares tips for stress management during the holidays, while still finding joy in the season.       This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Ramstein Officers' Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit https://www.ramsteinosc.org/.    Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:    Bio:    Rollie Sampson, is the Military Student Well-Being Manager for the Military Child Education Coalition. Based outside Fort Liberty, Rollie joined the MCEC family after spending five years as the Military Liaison Counselor (MLC) for Moore County Schools in Carthage, NC. In her previous role, Rollie supported over 3,500 military-connected students, supervised the district's Student 2 Student (S2S) programs, provided professional development for school administrators and staff, and managed the district's Impact Aid Program.  Rollie is also a certified school counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA), and National Certified Counselor (NCC) and works with young adults in her counseling private practice in NC.     On a personal level, Rollie is a military family member and has spent her entire life connected to the Army as a military child, Veteran, and military spouse. Like many military-connected children, she attended eight schools before high school graduation and has had 34 different home addresses! She and her husband are both from multi-generational military families and with strong ties to the Army. They met when Rollie attended a 30-day training exercise in Germany and dated long distance until their marriage two years later. They now have three adult children and their trusty sidekick, Maggie the dog. She lives in Southern Pines, NC with her husband, a retired military officer who served 29 years in the Army.       Resources:    https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/stress-management/#:~:text=By%20taking%20long%2C%20slow%20breaths,music%20or%20read%20a%20book.    https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/supporting-your-mental-health-during-holi

The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school.  Marie McGarry and Catherine Cotovsky share their perspective as parents on the impact that Purple Star schools can have on our military-connected children.      This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Texas Education Agency. To learn more, visit https:  https://tea.texas.gov/.     Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:    Bio:    Marie McGarry, M.Ed., is an educator, military spouse, and proud Mom to two military-connected teens. Marie earned a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction focusing on literacy education from Lesley University in her home state of Massachusetts. She was an elementary classroom teacher for over 10 years. She has worked for the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) since 2017 as a Master Parent Educator, webinar and podcast presenter, and professional development trainer.  Marie is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) and is a trained Special Education Advocate who works with families in the Northern Virginia area.      Catherine Cotovsky joined the MCEC® team in 2021, where she serves as a parent educator, webinar presenter, and professional development trainer. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduate, Catherine also attended law school at the University of Illinois and practiced civil defense litigation and family law for several years. She has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for youth in the Kansas judicial system and as a volunteer instructor for Army Community Service. Catherine has also been a military spouse for over 16 years. She and her husband met in their hometown near Chicago and now share three daughters.        Resources:    https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools    https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/military-families/purple-star-campus-designation     

Dr. Eric Flake and his daughter Sadie discuss the importance of social skills in the success of children and youth, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the development of these skills.  This podcast features the unique perspective and experiences of one military-connected youth.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from BAE Systems, Inc. To learn more, visit https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/home.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes:   Bio: Colonel (Ret) Eric Flake M.D. is a team member of Olympia Pediatrics, the largest independent pediatric group in Thurston County, Washington. He is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician and created the Developmental-Behavioral Family Readiness Center for the DoD. Dr. Flake is faculty of the only Department of Defense (DoD) Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, Washington, and founded the only DoD Autism Center — JBLM Center for Autism Resource, Education and Services (CARES). He attended the military medical school (USUHS), graduating in 2001. Dr. Flake has published numerous articles and presentations regarding childhood resilience, autism and the psychosocial effects of deployment on children. He is an Associate Professor at the Uniformed Services University and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, currently serves in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and serves on the science advisory board for the Military Child Education Coalition. Sadie is a 16-year-old junior at Steilacoom High School in Washington. She is a member of MCEC's Student 2 Student, National Honor Society, and SNHS programs and is a varsity cheerleader. She also enjoys singing in the Advanced and Chamber Choirs. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading books, playing the piano, and riding horses. Sadie has moved four times in her life. She has lived in Mississippi (2), Germany, and Washington (2). She has three sisters, one brother, and her dog Toby.   Resources: MCEC's On the Move® magazine https://issuu.com/militarychild/docs/2023-107_otm_final_issuu?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ See article Top Ten Social Skills Students Need to Navigate Life's Challenges.   https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is world-renowned for providing evidence-based social skills treatment to preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems.   https://thepeakproject.org/ Positive, Engaged, Achieving Kids (PEAK) is a national study to evaluate the effectiveness of a classroom social skills curriculum in early elementary grades.

In this mini podcast episode, you'll hear how MCEC has partnered with the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Department and Project ECHO® to host Professional Learning Communities (PLC) as a NEW way for educators to collaborate with and utilize a network of peers and partners to support military-connected students. Tara Gleason, Director of Programs at MCEC, discusses how the ECHO model is being used for professional development training.  This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Texas Education Agency.  To learn more, visit https:  https://tea.texas.gov/.     Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:    Bio:  Tara Gleason joined the MCEC family in 2009 and is the proud parent of three military-connected children. Over the years she has served in multiple capacities throughout the organization and now serves as the Director of Programs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Human Services with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction.      Resources:    https://hsc.unm.edu/echo/what-we-do/about-the-echo-model.html    https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools#echo    https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/state-advisory-council-on-educational-opportunity-for-military-children    https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/military-families/purple-star-campus-designation   

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Amanda Najera talks about her experience as a military-connected child and how the Student 2 Student (S2S) program assisted her in feeling welcome as the new kid at school.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Cannon Spouses' Association.  To learn more, visit https: https://www.cannonspousesclub.org/donation-request-form.   Whether your family is starting at a new school after a PCS or at the same school as last year, MCEC wishes you a great school year. Check out these toolkits to set your family up for success this school year:   Explore our Back to School Toolkit: https://www.militarychild.org/backtoschool Get to know the Military Child Well-being Toolkit: https://www.militarychild.org/wellbeingtoolkit   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes:   Bio: Amanda Najera joined the RiverDogs in early 2022 in her current role as the Community Relations Manager. Prior to joining the team, Amanda was the Event and Volunteer Coordinator at Keep Brevard Beautiful in Melbourne, Fl. While she relocated from Florida, she calls Oklahoma home. The Sooner State is where she received her bachelor's degree in public and nonprofit administration from the University of Oklahoma.     Resources:   https://www.militarychild.org/programs/student-2-student   https://www.milb.com/charleston

Dr. Becky Porter discusses the changing needs of military-connected children over the years, and how MCEC's mission to support them through education, advocacy, and collaboration has evolved over their 25-year history.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Maxwell Gunter Spouses' Club.  To learn more, visit https:  http://www.maxwellgunterspousesclub.com/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Learn more about MCEC's 25-year history on our website: https://www.militarychild.org/history     Bio: Dr. Becky Porter joined MCEC as the President and CEO in 2019 following her retirement from Active Duty service with the U.S. Army. Becky is a 1983 Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Washington and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She earned her Master of Arts in counseling psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Science in national security and strategic studies from the National War College. She also earned an executive certificate in nonprofit management from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in 2020. She is a board-certified clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. Her awards and recognition include: The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Military Psychology, the Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards). Additionally, she also holds the Army Surgeon General's “A” Proficiency Designator as recognition of her significant contributions to the U.S. Army Medical Department. Becky's military career spanned more than 30 years, and she served in all three components of the U.S. Army with the Washington National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserves, and on Active Duty. She retired at the rank of colonel. She is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former special assistant to the U.S. Army's 34th Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki. Her assignments included: Germany; Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii; the Pentagon; the United States Military Academy; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; and the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, Bethesda, MD. She commanded the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic, Carlisle, Pa.; the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic at the Pentagon; and Public Health Command Europe. Becky and her husband John, also a retired U.S. Army officer, live near Fort Cavazos, Texas   Resources: https://www.militarychild.org/

Dr. Gregory Leskin and Sue Lopez highlight the MCEC Global Training Summit Mental Health and Well-being Pre-Summit sessions on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and how this school-based, integrated model supports the development of the “whole child” academically, socially, and emotionally.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Keesler Spouses' Club.  To learn more, visit https: http://www.keeslerspousesclub.org/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: MCEC Global Training Summit Pre-Summit Professional Development Don't miss our two pre-summit sessions focusing on Mental Health and Well-being, Monday, July 24, 2023: Promoting Positive Behavioral Health and Social-Emotional Growth in Military-Connected Students and Supporting the Well-Being of Military-Connected Youth: Identify, Prevent, and Intervene to Address Behavioral Health Risk. https://www.militarychild.org/gts/presummit   Bios: Dr. Gregory Leskin is licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center. Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children, and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.   Sue Lopez is an Active-Duty military spouse (25+), parent of two adult children, and a licensed school counselor who takes pride in being a resource for military-connected students and families in transition. Families rely on Sue for her compassion, knowledge, and empathy as she has personally experienced 14 PCS relocations, 6 deployments, and one unaccompanied tour to the Republic of Korea.    She holds a Master of Science in School Counseling. Her professional license and 24+ years of educational experience has yielded a unique set of skills and knowledge regarding state and national policies that impact military-connected students during times of transition to include academic transcript evaluation, enrollment, and graduation as well as social-emotional supports. Sue used her school counseling field experience as a Military Student Transition Consultant to inform and establish the MCEC Military Student Consultant role.  As and MSTC, Sue provided one-on-one and small group transition counseling services to military-connected students and their families at seven middle and high schools. Additionally, she provided district-wide professional development and enhanced community relationships with instillation command teams, community stakeholders, as well as local school administrators and district faculty members. Currently as an MCEC Instructional Designer, Sue continues advocate for military- connected students and families, seeking professional collaboration and consultation, serve as a subject matter expert on curriculum development, design analysis, and evaluation for MCEC professional development. Sue has also served as a project manager for projects with local school districts, Lockheed Martin, Texas Education Agency, BAE Systems, and the USAA foundation.   MTSS (School Counselors for MTSS) https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/mtss-alignment?wix-vod-video-id=1596568ada874f9981eae690a08aedcd&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-l02wz8rp https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/   Peg Donohue, PPT with images and resources Tier 1, 2, 3 Overview (Slide 13, School Counselor Competencies 27-31) https://nepbis.org/wp-content/uploads/NEPBIS_Leadership_Forum/2019/G1.-Aligning-Comprehensive-School-Counseling-Programs-with-MTSS.pdf   Tier 1: Universal Screening Resources https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/universal-screening https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/ready_set_go_review_mh_screening_in_schools_508.pdf https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/_files/ugd/7ddd06_fcff107bc93048c8b3828b65a5d2e37a.pdf https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/Resources/Mental-Health-Screening/ https://www.schoolmentalhealth.org/media/SOM/Microsites/NCSMH/Documents/Quality-Guides/Screening-1.27.20.pdf https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/_files/ugd/7ddd06_a3a7ced8dc004d45b4bc0a21911ed1c7.pdf     Goodman-Scott, E., Donohue, P., & Betters-Bubon, J. (2023). A Phenomenological Investigation of Universal Mental Health Screening: Making Meaning for School Counseling. Professional School Counseling, 27(1), 1-12.   Goodman-Scott, E., Edirmanasinghe, N., Moe, J., & Boulden, R. (2022) Assessing the influence of MTSS training on school counselors' perceptions of school counseling activities: Results of a national study. Professional School Counseling. Tillery, C. A., Crane, E., & Goodman-Scott, E. (2022). Tiered supports for the Class of 2021 in unprecedented times: A high school counseling department's journey. Professional School Counseling., 26 (1b), 1-10.  ​ Goodman-Scott, E., & Ziomek-Daigle, J. (2022). School counselors' leadership experiences in Multi-tiered Systems of Support: A phenomenological investigation. Educational Practice & Theory, 44(1), 75-94. https://doi.org/10.7459/ept/44.1.06   Edirmanasinghe, N., Goodman-Scott, E., Smith-Durkin, S., & Tarver, S. Z. (2022). Supporting All Students: Multitiered Systems of Support from an Antiracist and Critical Race Theory Lens. Professional School Counseling, 26(1), 1-12.

The Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) or “The Compact” provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states. MIC3's Lindsey Dablow discusses how and when the Compact applies, and what to do when you encounter educational transition issues. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from TEA. To learn more, visit https://tea.texas.gov/   Watch the related webinar, MIC3 Helps MilKids Stay on Track for Graduation: https://youtu.be/ihFPLuCh9AI   Guest Bio: Lindsey Dablow comes to the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) with a background in policy and non-profit management. In her role as Training and Operations Associate, she promotes “successful educational transitions” for military-connected students around the world providing training and new initiatives for the Commission. Born and raised in Kentucky, Lindsey graduated from Midway College with a Bachelor in Science in Equine Studies and a Master of Public Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has performed a variety of roles with Baptist Health Foundation Lexington, Kentucky Legislative Research Commission, and within Kentucky's thoroughbred industry. She and her husband Brian reside in Lawrenceburg with their two fur-children.   The Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3) https://mic3.net/   Lindsey is presenting her Distinguished Lecture Session, The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children: 201 Training, at the GTS on Tuesday, July 25, and The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children: 101 Training during the virtual summit on Wednesday, July 26. MCEC's Global Training Summit – July 24-26, 2023 in Washington, DC https://www.militarychild.org/ MCEC's Global Training Summit (GTS) is the premier professional development opportunity for everyone who serves and supports the educational needs of military- and veteran-connected children. The 2023 MCEC GTS curriculum features Well-being, Transitions, Separations & Deployment, Youth in Caregiving Roles, and more. Whether your community includes Active Duty, Veterans, National Guard and/or Reserves, the MCEC Global Training Summit will increase your awareness of the needs of our military- and veteran-connected kids.

Mark Patton, MCEC Military Student Consultant, shares tips for paying for college, discusses pitfalls students need to be aware of ahead of the application process, and highlights resources to help navigate the world of financial aid for military families. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Eglin Spouses' Club.  https://www.eglinspousesclub.org/   Show Notes: MCEC's Understanding Financial Aid for Military Families webinar link: https://youtu.be/-IYmtTG1cC0   VA Education Benefits: https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/ https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/post-9-11/yellow-ribbon-program/ TAPS Education Support: https://www.taps.org/edu   Related Articles: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-basics/what-is-financial-aid/how-does-financial-aid-work https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-awards/how-to-fill-financial-aid-gap https://www.fastweb.com/financial-aid/articles/the-15-financial-aid-questions-you-need-to-ask   SchoolQuest: https://schoolquest.militarychild.org/ SchoolQuestTM is a free, interactive tool that is designed to support highly mobile military-connected parents and students before, during, and after a transition to improve academic success and social well-being. SchoolQuest includes an Academic Tracker, Student Profile, Reminders and Notifications, Personalized Checklists, School Search Capabilities, and Interactive Resources.   Military Student Consultants: https://www.militarychild.org/MSC Military Student Consultants (MSCs) are highly specialized education professionals who provide personalized concierge support directly to students, parents, or professionals who serve military-connected (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, ROTC cadre, recruiter, and veteran) families, no matter where they are in the world. An MSC personally responds to every phone call or submission on our MCEC website at MilitaryChild.org/contact. Or reach out by email to MSC@MilitaryChild.org or Mark.Patton@MilitaryChild.org.   Guest Bio: Mark Patton Mark is a retired U.S Air Force officer, father of two, and a proud grandfather. He grew up as a military kid, living overseas in Germany and graduating high school in Fayetteville, N.C.​ Prior to his current role as an MCEC Military Student Consultant, Mark served as a high school counselor and as a Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Corps (JROTC) program in Nash County and Cumberland County Schools. Retiring from teaching, Mark became a Military Student Transition Consultant for Cumberland County as part of a DODEA grant.​ He holds a Master of Education in Human Relations with a specialization in organizational behavior and counseling. As an officer, Mark was an Associate Professor in Behavioral Science Department at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA). He also served as the research coordinator for a joint Harvard/NASA/USAFA project on team formation. ​

Description: Kyra Bush, Coordinator for Guidance Services at North East ISD in San Antonio, TX, shares her journey bringing Student 2 Student® to her district, growing the program to be in every high school, middle school, and elementary school, and her checklist for building a successful program in any school or district. This episode is made possible thanks to the generous support from the Fort Gregg-Adams Spouses' Club (formerly Fort Lee Area Spouses' Club) in Virginia. To learn more, visit https://www.fortleeareaspousesclub.com/ Note: The annual MCEC premiere training event in Washington, DC, changed its name in 2022 from the National Training Seminar (NTS) to the Global Training Summit.   Additional links: North East Independent School District NEISD has invested in establishing top schools, developing magnet schools, hiring the best teachers and providing updated technology to deliver quality education to the children of our community. North East ISD educates almost 60,000 students across 70 campuses and is the second-largest school district in San Antonio and tenth largest in Texas. https://www.neisd.net/ Reagan High School Student 2 Student News Story https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/04/25/front-center-reagan-high-school-program-helps-students-of-military-families-navigate-relocation-challenges/ MCEC's Student 2 Student Established in 2004, Student 2 Student (S2S™) is a student program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment, support academic excellence, and ease transitions. If you'd like more information on the S2S program, and bringing it to your school or district, email student2student@militarychild.org https://www.militarychild.org/programs/student-2-student MCEC's Global Training Summit July 24-26, 2023 in Washington, DC MCEC's Global Training Summit (GTS) is the premier professional development opportunity for everyone who serves and supports the educational needs of military- and veteran-connected children. The 2023 MCEC GTS curriculum features Well-being, Transitions, Separations & Deployment, Youth in Caregiving Roles, and more. Whether your community includes Active Duty, Veterans, National Guard and/or Reserves, the MCEC Global Training Summit will increase your awareness of the needs of our military- and veteran-connected kids. https://www.militarychild.org/gts   Guest bio: Kyra Bush, Coordinator for Guidance Services, North East ISD Kyra Bush is an experienced educator and counselor, currently serving as the Coordinator in the Guidance Services Department of North East ISD in San Antonio, Texas.  With 13 years of experience in NEISD supporting students, Kyra has been dedicated to helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Kyra began her career with North East ISD as an Elementary School Counselor, where she worked with young learners and built strong relationships with students, teachers, and families.  Her passion for counseling and education led her to take on leadership roles in the district, and she has been serving as the Coordinator in the Guidance Services Department since 2015. In her current position, Kyra has several roles.  She oversees the district-wide Student 2 Student Program, which focuses on supporting military-connected students in their transition to new schools.  She also works closely with School Counselors to implement the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling, ensuring that students receive comprehensive, data-driven counseling services that promote their academic and personal success.  Kyra also serves as the District's Foster Care Liaison, advocating for the needs of students in foster care and coordinating support services for them.  Additionally, she coordinates General Education Homebound services, working with teachers and students to ensure that students who are unable to attend school due to medical reasons receive appropriate educational support. Kyra's background in School Counseling deeply informs her passion and purpose.  She is committed to promoting positive mental health and well-being among students. 

Have you heard of Purple Star Schools? No? Me either! Thats what we are going to talk about today! Purple Star Schools are schools that have earned that title by having school personnel and programs specific to military kids and their families. There are Purple Star Schools all over the nation, and definitely worth looking into during your next PCS.I share with you how schools earn the accreditation of being a Purple Star School, what is the MCEC or Military Child Education Coalition and what programs do they have to support our military kids.Lots of links for todays show!Military Child Coalition: https://www.militarychild.orgShaye Molendyke episode on supporting the emotional needs of our kidsClick HERE to listenThe Whole Brain Child episode link HERE Listen to the MCEC Podcast episode I talked about HEREStudent 2 Student Bloom Military Teen: https://www.bloommilitaryteens.org/aboutThe Military Interstate Compact I so appreciate you listening to the show!If you wouldn't mind leaving a rating and review I would really appreciate it!!Check out The Ultimate Do It Yourself or DITY guide for FREE!Podcasting is a labor of love for sure! I would love your support! Subscribe to the show HERE! To get in touch with Alison with questions or potential topics or guests please email themilspousepodcast@gmail.com Follow us on IG @themilspousepodcast And please check out our brand spanking new website! www.themilspousepodcast.com

Ken Giglio, PCC, MCEC, Dip.CS is Principal of Mindful Leadership Consulting, and a highly experienced executive coach, consultant & coach supervisor. Ken leads his team in developing mindful leaders to be attentive and present with themselves, others, and the systems in which they work. Prior to founding Mindful Leadership, Ken spent many years in the corporate world and co-founded the learning division responsible for the executive coaching and leadership development programs for a global financial brokerage firm. Ken is passionate about establishing a mindful reflective practice where leaders and coaches increase self-awareness and agility in the moment and foster the courage to confront and shift the self-limiting mindsets/behaviors that undermine effectiveness. Ken is a Master Corporate Executive Coach and an accredited Coach Supervisor with the Coaching Supervision Academy. He is also a member of CSA's International Faculty, contributor for CSA North America program and a member of EMCC International's Coaching Supervision workgroup. http://www.mindful-leaders.com/

Description: Marie McGarry, Special Education Advocate, shares tips for navigating the IEP process particularly during time of transition.   We'd like to thank HEB for making today's podcast possible. H‑E‑B Operation Appreciation is a companywide campaign created to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces — men and women who are H‑E‑B Partners and customers, friends, and family.   Show Notes: Mil-OneSource https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/educational-needs/special-education-and-child-care-the-essentials/   Bio Maire McGarry is an educator, military spouse, and a proud Mom to two military connected teens.  Marie was a classroom teacher for over 10 years, and she has a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on literacy education from Lesley University in her home state of Massachusetts. Maire is one of MCEC's own! She has worked for MCEC since 2017 as a member of Parent Support, the Webinar Team and is a current member of the Cross Training Team. Marie became interested in advocacy work through her own experiences as a parent of a child with exceptional needs. Marie has completed Levels 2 and 3 of the COPAA Special Education Advocate Training (SEAT) Program which included over 120 hours of classroom work and self-study hours as well as a 40-hour supervised practicum. She is currently working with families in the Northern Virginia area as a Special Education Advocate.  

In today's episode Dr. Gregory Leskin and MCEC's Georgia Mckown are joined by Tib Campise, the DOD Associate Director for the Child and Youth Advocacy Program. They discuss the complicated topic of harmful behaviors in children and youth. Tib also shares how the DoD is developing programs related to preventing and responding to these behaviors as well as tangible ways to communicate with students and families about this important topic. Show Notes:  NDAA  https://armedservices.house.gov/ndaa    Thrive  https://thrive.psu.edu/    National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)  https://www.nctsn.org/    National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) https://www.ncsby.org/    Virtuallabschool.org offers seven professional development tracks for the professional development for Child and Youth Educators with 15 courses.  https://www.virtuallabschool.org/    OneOp offers a virtual professional development platform for providers who serve military families.  https://oneop.org/ – search sexual behavior under webinars and courses   https://oneop.org/sbcy-series-courses/   Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education) focuses on youth 12-17 and their families.  Links to YouTube “Just in Time” webinars.  https://awareprogramsonline.com/    Military One Source  https://www.militaryonesource.mil/  https://www.militaryonesource.mil/parenting/prevent-harmful-behaviors/problematic-sexual-behavior-in-children-and-youth/ Student Liaison Officers  https://www.dodea.edu/partnership/schoolliaisonofficers.cfm    Episode#2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adapting-to-meet-military-connected-students-needs/id1386801038?i=1000593800146 Episode #1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtss-identify-respond-prevent-and-intervene-for/id1386801038?i=1000593478258   Bio: Mary E. “Tib” Campise, MSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently serving as the Associate Director for the Child and Youth Advocacy Program, and the DoD Tiger Team lead for developing policy and programs related to Harmful Behavior between Children and Youth (HBCY) and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY). She began her work in the child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse field in 1987 and became a DoD Senior Program Analyst in the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) in 2007 primarily focusing on child abuse and neglect and early home visiting. Currently, she has responsibility for policy development and oversight of the DoD intervention and response to HBCY and PSB-CY in military families.   Dr. Gregory Leskin is licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center. Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children, and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.

Description: Part 2 of the series: "Strength Based Advocacy and Collaboration" Dr. Pamela Fenning and Dr. Gregory Leskin join MCEC's Georgia McKown to discuss the importance of shifting curriculum and strategies to meet military-connected students where they are academically, behaviorally and socially-emotionally. They also discuss opportunities to leverage multi-tiered systems of support in the process of assisting military connected students and their families.    Show Notes: Book: “School Supports for Children in Military Families” by Dr. Pamela Fenning   https://www.guilford.com/books/School-Supports-for-Students-in-Military-Families/Pamela-Fenning/9781462546930    Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission  https://mic3.net/    Military Student Identifier (MSI) and Impact Aid  https://www.militarychild.org/programs/videos-for-education-professionals    MCEC Global Summit Pre-Conference PD Sessions Preparing Communities to Support Military Connected Youth: Lessons Learned from the Field- Session 1: https://youtu.be/kIs6Oh7_CDY     Preparing Communities to Support Military Connected Youth: Lessons Learned from the Field Session 2: https://youtu.be/FivpzL3qygU   Podcast Episode 1: MTSS Identify, Respond, Prevent and Intervene for a Positive School Environment https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mtss-identify-respond-prevent-and-intervene-for/id1386801038?i=1000593478258   Student Transition Resources: https://www.militarychild.org/cprlparents   Bio: Pamela Fenning, PhD is a Professor in the School Psychology program at Loyola University Chicago and a licensed school and clinical psychologist in Illinois and co-chair of the School Psychology Program. She also serves as the associate dean for research in Loyola's School of Education. Her research, clinical and teaching interests focus on multi-tiered systems of supports, particularly in the behavioral realm, the development and implementation of equitable discipline policies and practices, and support of military families and students. She has edited or co-authored four books on youth sexual health, school-based application of childhood psychopathology, support of military youth and equitable discipline with minoritized youth with disabilities. She has served as the chair of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Professional Positions Committee, the Council of Directors of School Psychology Programs (CDSPP) and the president of the the Trainers of School Psychologists.   Dr. Gregory Leskin is licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center. Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children, and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.   Georgia McKown is the Director of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation at MCEC. Her work experience prior to this role included instructional design, pre-service teacher education, and elementary education. Georgia is currently finishing her PhD in Learning Sciences at Clemson University, where she has focused on education of military-connected children, education technology, and teacher preparation.

Description: Dr. Gregory Leskin and Georgia McKown define and discuss multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and child initiated harmful behaviors. Then, they elaborate on how MTSS can benefit military-connected students and the importance of collaboration between families and schools to build upon strengths and resiliency. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Hurlburt Spouses Club. https://hurlburtspousesclub.com/   Show Notes: Book: “School Supports for Children in Military Families” by Dr. Pamela Fenning   https://www.guilford.com/books/School-Supports-for-Students-in-Military-Families/Pamela-Fenning/9781462546930  MCEC Global Summit Pre-Conference PD Sessions  Preparing Communities to Support Military Connected Youth: Lessons Learned from the Field- Session 1   https://youtu.be/kIs6Oh7_CDY      Preparing Communities to Support Military Connected Youth: Lessons Learned from the Field Session 2  https://youtu.be/FivpzL3qygU   Bio: Dr. Leskin Dr. Gregory Leskin is licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center. Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.   Georgia McKown Georgia McKown is the Director of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation at MCEC. Her work experience prior to this role included instructional design, pre-service teacher education, and elementary education. Georgia is currently finishing her PhD in Learning Sciences at Clemson University, where she has focused on education of military-connected children, education technology, and teacher preparation.  

Hey Identifier, https://www.mississippifreepress.org/27465/in-depth-how-brett-favre-secured-6-million-in-welfare-funds-for-a-volleyball-stadium #brettfarve #philbryant #mississippi “Multiple prosecutors” are still examining the facts and making decisions about criminal charges in Mississippi's sprawling welfare scandal that saw millions in funds meant for poor families go instead to wealthy celebrities, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White said on Thursday, Sept. 15. The auditor made that remark on CNN after court documents filed on Monday, Sept. 12, revealed dozens of text messages showing how retired-NFL star Brett Favre, former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and nonprofit leader Nancy New coordinated on procuring welfare funds to finance an $8-million volleyball stadium. New ran the nonprofit Mississippi Community Education Center when it directed $5 million in Temporary Assistance For Needy Families to The University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation, whose board she sat on, to fund the stadium on the Hattiesburg campus. Her nonprofit also directed $1.1 million to Favre for motivational speeches he never delivered. She and her son, Zach New, have pled guilty to multiple state charges, including bribery and wire fraud as part of a plea agreement. The newly revealed text messages, revealed publicly in a court filing in a separate civil suit this week, shed light on how $6.1 million meant for the poorest families in the poorest state wound up going to Favre and a pet project at his alma mater instead. The civil suit is part of the State of Mississippi's efforts to recover tens of millions in misspent funds from dozens of players, including Favre, New and MCEC, her nonprofit. A ‘Very Big Deal' In a filing seeking to compel ex-Gov. Bryant to turn over information about the volleyball stadium scheme that went public on Monday, Sept. 12, MCEC noted that the State's lawsuit claims the organization “paid Favre $1,100,000 simply for the ‘purpose of enriching' him.” “The evidence, however, shows that MCEC paid Favre $1,100,000 expressly to provide Favre with additional funds to use for construction of the Volleyball Facility,” the New-founded nonprofit group's filing says. Leave us a Voice Mail or Support https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/message https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/support Sub to the channel here https://www.twitch.tv/theidentitybooth Donate https://streamlabs.com/projecteto/tip The Goal: Try to Identify with you as you try to identify with me. Find Heero here: https://linktr.ee/the_identity_Booth outro Hey Baby (Produced By Melv) Take Care --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/support

Description: Dr. Leskin discusses the topic of suicide and our military children. This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Naval Officers' Spouses' Club of Washington D.C https://www.noscdc.org/   Show Notes: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988   The Military Child Wellness Kit https://www.militarychild.org/wellbeingtoolkit   Military One Source https://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help/non-medical-counseling/military-onesource/free-confidential-face-to-face-non-medical-counseling/   Webinar Link: https://www.militarychild.org/webinars   Bio: Dr. Gregory Leskin Dr. Gregory Leskin is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director, NCTSN Military and Veteran Families and Children Program and the Academy on Child Traumatic Stress at the UCLA/Duke University's National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. Dr. Leskin directs the NCTSN/DoD Academy on Child Trauma, an online training and social media platform developed to train DoD Family Advocacy Program staff clinical skills related to child trauma and behavioral health prevention for military families and children. Previously, Dr. Leskin has worked as a Clinical Researcher and Director of Clinical Training at the National Center for PTSD, Stanford University, and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for PTSD at the Boston VA Medical Center.  Dr. Leskin has written, consulted, and lectured on a number of clinical topics, including risk factors facing military-connected children, combat-related PTSD, impact of deployment on families and children, and promoting psychological resilience and well-being. He is the primary developer for the MiTi Kids program bringing together Military Informed and Trauma informed Principles for organizations to serve the needs of military and Veteran Families.  Dr. Leskin is also a member of MCEC's Science Advisory Board.    

Description: Tutor.com discusses why students struggle with setting achievable goals and provides strategies to find academic success. Today's episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Cannon Spouses' Club. https://www.cannonspousesclub.org/   Show Notes: Book from Podcast: Atomic Habits by James Clear Planner ideas from the Podcast: Happiness Planner:  https://thehappinessplanner.com/ Legend Planner: https://legendplanner.com/   MCEC's Goal Setting with Tutor.com Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4_Sety8T4ni-39PKfGFlHaap8UJqVL_BG7FuJSMrGMNAZWH5EX2LjIKKFPLWQ9yV.-qEY5SVwOzyUos69?startTime=1657735018000   Bio:      Evelyn Sullivan Evelyn Sullivan is the Director of Onboarding at Tutor.com, responsible for staffing over 3000 expert online tutors annually in 100 on-demand subjects to meet the demands of Tutor.com's 24/7 service. Outside of Tutor.com, Evelyn is a MAC-award winning performer in the NY Cabaret scene. She is the acting coach for Get Your Shine On where, alongside vocal coach/musical director Sarah Glassman, she encourages New Yorkers to take the stage for the first time following a 6-week acting and singing intensive. She has served as adjunct faculty at Suffolk County Community College, helping Radio/TV & Film majors learn Adobe Premiere. She also taught Intro to Graphic Design at Briarcliffe College. Her passions are fostering human connection, improving efficiency, and spreading joy through creativity.    

Description: Navigating a military move can be hectic, and there may be an added layer when special education is involved.  Karen Terry from the Office of Special Needs shares some tips and resources that support military families before, during and after their move. We'd like to thank the West Point Spouses Club for making today's podcast possible. https://westpointspousesclub.org/ Show Notes: EFMP and Me: https://efmpandme.militaryonesource.mil/ Advanced EFMP registration: https://efmpeducationdirectory.militaryonesource.mil/ MCEC's Webinar Transitions with Exceptional Needs- https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/rec/WN_R36AXWV_S16C-iBu1Q-zzg?meetingId=b9umlmu8I-Nj3FcJ_k_z1M0nPjrA8VVmuKoiyTmXPxkDS-HIUp8ecIJXH9COPic.XxeYU4zF6idPJ-dW&playId=&action=play&_x_zm_rtaid=g0I0VVgGRCui0yHnLxlt2w.1659017031597.5ba8d3d494da718f25db2b0096018f44&_x_zm_rhtaid=331   Bio: Karen Terry Karen Terry is Program analyst in the Office of Special Needs, Office of Family Readiness Policy, Military Community and Family Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) for Personnel and Readiness. Ms. Terry is a retired service member with 21 years in the Air Force where she served both on active duty and in the reserves.   Upon retiring, Ms Terry was part of the Headquarters Air Force Airman and Family Services team where she managed programs such as Relocation, School Liaisons, and the Exceptional Family Member Program.  Before joining OUSD, Ms. Terry was employed as the Family Support Specialist for a Virginia county public school Department of Special Education.  It this position, she worked extensively with parents as they learned and navigated special education on behalf of their child and with the students to increase their access to education through appropriate accommodations and/or modifications.     Ms. Terry is married with three sons.   Her middle son has autism spectrum disorder and was the reason she turned her professional focus to working with people with special needs.    

About Jordan: Jordan Goldrich partners with senior executives to be completely authentic, fulfill their mission, and drive results without damaging relationships® These are strong leaders with an uncommon desire for results, who take charge, lead their teams, and accomplish the mission. Sometimes, they are experienced as abrasive and occasionally as bullying. If they are highly analytic, technical, and introverted, they can be perceived as unavailable, overly tactical or lacking confidence. Female executives have the challenge of being perceived as abrasive for behavior accepted from men.    Jordan is co-author of the Amazon best seller, Workplace Warrior: People Skills For the No-BullShit Executive. ​He is producer and host of the podcast, Workplace Warrior®: Drive Results Without Damaging Relationships® on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and Amazon. Jordan is Founder and CEO of Workplace Warrior®, Inc. a consulting firm which provides executive coaching and leadership development.   As Chief Operations Officer of a specialized behavioral health company, Jordan was instrumental in creating an 800% revenue increase over seven years, attaining a California Knox-Keene license, and executing an acquisition by WellPoint Health Networks. He created a customer driven culture and utilized cross-functional team problem solving methods rooted in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.  ​   In this episode, Jordan discussed: The challenge of being a target vs. a victim Applying the concept of “blending with force” in the soft martial arts.  How to separate your self-esteem from how others speak to you Understanding how others are wired  Appreciating workplace warriors and cultivating compassion Key Takeaways After making a point, giving information, or making a suggestion,  ask “what am I missing?” and “why won't this work?” Especially do that if you're talking to people that are lower on the hierarchy.  They know information and data that you don't have.  Separate how you feel about yourself, meaning your self esteem, from how others treat you and talk to you. This requires knowing and managing your vulnerabilities and strengths so that you can remain calm, confident, and in control when someone throws psychological darts or shoots psychological arrows at you.  Understand how the brain of the person who's being disrespectful or difficult is wired. Most abrasive CEOs or executives do not intend to hurt people. Often, they develop a communication style that's developed by their culture or other influences.  Appreciate people's warrior spirit because many of their traits that are experienced as negative comes from their desire to succeed, to lead well, and drive results.  Cultivate compassion for difficult people, even though you don't think they don't deserve it. “My goal is to react in a way that disarms them, supports them, and helps them save face. I can only do that when I'm feeling confident enough to separate what they're saying from how they're saying it and to keep open the idea that they might have a good point if I can keep myself from being triggered to attack back or withdraw.” —  Jordan Goldrich Connect with Jordan:  For executives wanting a complimentary executive coaching conversation: jordan@jordangoldrich.com  Website: www.workplacewarriorinc.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordangoldrich1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.goldrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordangoldrich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgoldrich/

Description: Military and veteran kids experience unique stressors that may influence their decisions to engage in risky behaviors such as underage drinking. Join MCEC and Responsibility.org as we bring together experts to discuss how talking with your teens and young adults about alcohol early and often is the best way to keep them safe.  Thank you to the Fort Lee Area Spouses Club for their support of this podcast. https://www.fortleeareaspousesclub.com/    Resources: Understanding Youth Substance Use: For Military Parents and Caregivers https://www.nctsn.org/resources/understanding-youth-substance-use-for-military-parents-and-caregivers   NMFA and Bloom Survey https://www.militaryfamily.org/the-military-teen-experience/ Responsibility.org https://www.responsibility.org/   Advice for Parents from Parents  https://www.responsibility.org/prevent-underage-drinking/talking-to-kids-about-alcohol   Advice for Parents from Experts on Talking to Teens   https://www.responsibility.org/prevent-underage-drinking/end-teenage-drinking/parenting-teens/   Conversation Starters https://www.responsibility.org/prevent-underage-drinking   Parents You're Not Done Yet https://www.responsibility.org/prevent-underage-drinking/responsibility-on-campus/parents-youre-not-done-yet/   Bio:  Tim Farrell, MCEC's Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO), is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel who served for more than 23 years. Before joining MCEC, Tim served as the CEO of the National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations (NAVSO), and as COO and interim President & CEO of Operation Homefront. Having balanced his military service and raising his children for many years, Tim has a personal understanding of the difficulties military families face during periods of transition. He is a strong believer in using this experience to serve his community through his work on the World Affairs Council of San Antonio's Board of Trustees and the City of San Antonio's Veterans Affairs Commission, as well as his selection as the inaugural board chair of Students of Service (SOS) - San Antonio. Tim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University (where he also played college football), a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and an executive certificate in Transformational Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife Gina live in San Antonio with their two sons, Aidan and Keagan.   Chris R. Swonger Chris serves as the President & CEO of both the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Mr. Swonger has extensive experience guiding corporations to lead in business while playing a positive role in communities through proactive engagement. With over 25 years of experience in the public and private sector, Mr. Swonger brings extensive experience breaking down the traditional barriers that exist between corporations, non-government organizations and activist groups by facilitating consensus-based outcomes and knowledge leading industry in corporate social responsibility strategies.   Dr. Katie Friedman is a board-certified pediatrician, writer, spokesperson, and mother. Dr. Friedman completed her residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami and currently practices pediatric emergency medicine in South Florida. Along with her sisters, she is also a co-founder of ForeverFreckled.com, where she serves as an educator and spokesperson. Using her passion for preventive medicine and pediatric safety, Dr. Friedman has worked alongside several educational initiatives, such as KnowYourOTCs, Talk Early, and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, to guide parents through obstacles of childhood safety, illness prevention, and pediatric medicine. In addition to her hospital work and writing obligations, she also serves as a medical correspondent for Lifetime's Access Health and The Balancing Act.  

Description: Military and veteran kids experience unique stressors that may influence their decisions to engage in risky behaviors such as underage drinking. Join MCEC and Responsibility.org as we bring together experts to discuss how talking with your kids about alcohol early and often is the best way to keep them safe.  Thank you to the Fort Lee Area Spouses Club for their support of this podcast.  https://www.fortleeareaspousesclub.com/   Show Notes: Understanding Youth Substance Use: For Military Parents and Caregivers https://www.nctsn.org/resources/understanding-youth-substance-use-for-military-parents-and-caregivers Responsibility.org             https://www.responsibility.org/ Talking to Tweens About Alcohol: https://asklistenlearn.org/parents/conversations-and-communication/ Ask,Listen, Learn:                 https://asklistenlearn.org/ Infographic on Ask, Listen, Learn Conversation starters English Spanish: https://asklistenlearn.org/materials/spanish-language-building-communications-infographic/?lessonplan=Parents Advice for Parents from Parents    https://www.responsibility.org/prevent-underage-drinking/talking-to-kids-about-alcohol   Bio:  Tim Farrell, MCEC's Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO), is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel who served for more than 23 years. Before joining MCEC, Tim served as the CEO of the National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations (NAVSO), and as COO and interim President & CEO of Operation Homefront. Having balanced his military service and raising his children for many years, Tim has a personal understanding of the difficulties military families face during periods of transition. He is a strong believer in using this experience to serve his community through his work on the World Affairs Council of San Antonio's Board of Trustees and the City of San Antonio's Veterans Affairs Commission, as well as his selection as the inaugural board chair of Students of Service (SOS) - San Antonio. Tim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rutgers University (where he also played college football), a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, and an executive certificate in Transformational Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife Gina live in San Antonio with their two sons, Aidan and Keagan.   Chris R. Swonger Chris serves as the President & CEO of both the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) and the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Mr. Swonger has extensive experience guiding corporations to lead in business while playing a positive role in communities through proactive engagement. With over 25 years of experience in the public and private sector, Mr. Swonger brings extensive experience breaking down the traditional barriers that exist between corporations, non-government organizations and activist groups by facilitating consensus-based outcomes and knowledge leading industry in corporate social responsibility strategies.   Dr. Katie Friedman Dr. Friedman is a board-certified pediatrician, writer, spokesperson, and mother. She currently practices pediatric emergency medicine in South Florida. Along with her two sisters, Dr. Friedman is co-founder of ForeverFreckled.com, guiding parents through obstacles of childhood safety, illness prevention, and pediatric medicine. She also serves as a medical correspondent for Lifetime's Access Health and The Balancing Act.

Description:  The MCEC webinar team has a great conversation with Natalie Mack, experienced homeschool mom and HSLDA's Military Outreach Coordinator, about resources to help military families make the most out of homeschooling. This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Eielson Spouses Club. https://eielsonspousesclub.com/   Homeschool Resources for Military families https://hslda.org/community/resources-for-military-families Tracking Your Child's Education: https://militarybenefits.info/homeschooling-military-child/   Special Needs: Planning, Evaluating and Recordkeeping:  https://hslda.org/teaching-my-kids/special-needs/planning-evaluating-and-recordkeeping     MCEC's Homeschooling Basics for Military Families new to homeschooling https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eGHnscc6SZWMfNzFBAZ3tg   Bio: Natalie Mack is an author, speaker, and veteran home educator with over twenty-one years of experience providing leadership and service to military homeschooling families. She is known for her words of encouragement and being a staunch advocate for homeschooling families, particularly during the journey from high school to college. She is a mom of five children: three college graduates, one college sophomore and a 9th grader. Natalie is the spouse of a recently retired Navy Chaplain and enjoyed serving alongside him during his 34 years of active-duty military service. ​          Natalie currently serves as President of Belvoir Home Educators, a large, active, military homeschool support group in Northern Virginia. In 2020, she became an HSLDA High School Educational Consultant and has served as the Military Outreach Coordinator for HSLDA since 2021. In this role she provides educational consultation to military members, speaks at homeschooling conferences and hosts military homeschooling Facebook live events and webinars. Natalie has authored several articles about homeschooling and is currently working on two books, “100 Tips for Homeschoolers” and “Homeschooling on the Move: Military Style”. She can be contacted at military@hslda.org or Natalie-Mack.com​ ​

Our “Purple Up” series kicks off with an overview of MCEC's events in April celebrating Month of the Military Child. Use #MilKidStrong on social media to recognize a military-connected child in your community and share their story; #MOMC and #MonthoftheMilitaryChild for discussion throughout the month and #PurpleUp for promotion and celebration of Purple Up Day on April 14th in your area.  Show Notes: Month of the Military Child (MOMC) Digital Toolkit: https://www.militarychild.org/MOMC_Toolkit   Resources to Support Ukrainian Military Children & Their Families https://www.militarychild.org/resourcesukrainianfamilies   Hiring Our Heroes https://www.hiringourheroes.org/career-services/military-spouse-resources/     Bio: Lisa Witte  Lisa Witte is MCEC's Director of Marketing and Communications. A native of Iowa, she has lived the military lifestyle for over twenty years as her family has moved around to different Navy duty stations. Lisa has an extensive background in advertising and has worked at agencies on both the East and West Coasts on national brand accounts. At MCEC, she is responsible for promoting awareness of MCEC's services and communicating on behalf of the organization. She has a degree in Advertising from Iowa State University, and resides in San Diego, CA with her husband and two children.  

Description: The Staff of STOMP-Specialized Training of Military Parents will discuss the important role that parents have in advocating for the emotional, medical, and educational needs of their loved ones with exceptional needs. Show Notes: https://wapave.org/specialized-training-of-military-parents-stomp/specialized-training-of-military-parents-stomp-installation-near-you/ https://wapave.org/links-for-military-families/   The podcast was made possible thanks to the generosity of the North Country Spouses Club and the Spouses' Club of Fort Eustis.  https://www.northcountryspousesclub.com/ https://scfeva.com/   Bios: Guest Host: Marie McGarry Marie, a native of Massachusetts, has lived in in 5 different States and two foreign countries during her 20 years as a military spouse. She currently calls Springfield, VA home. Marie has a son and a daughter, both in High School. Marie has a master's degree in Literacy Curriculum and Instruction and was an Elementary School teacher for 11 years. Marie has been an Educator with the MCEC® since 2017.  In her free time Marie enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling. Dee Bosworth: Over twelve years of marriage to her Active-Duty sailor, Dee has been a Navy Command Ombudsman for six years (cumulatively) while raising their child with exceptional needs. She is a mom, teacher, therapy facilitator, and active volunteer with state and national programs for persons with disabilities. As a Political Science major and a graduate from her state's Partners in Policymaking Program, Dee is passionate about advocacy and empowering military parents to advocate for a better world for our loved ones with exceptional needs Keishawna Smith Keishawna A. Smith is the wife of retired disabled combat veteran and mother of two children with special healthcare needs. Keishawna began working in the disability community when her first child was born at Ft. Hood, Texas. Later, she became involved with the Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center (MS PTI) as the Executive Assistant to the Director. She added on the responsibility and position of Parent Educator/Advocate, where she educated parents about their rights and responsibilities under IDEA/ADA. She has also been the Parent Coordinator for the Mississippi Family 2 Family Health and Information Center, helping families navigate health care systems and advocating for children with special health care needs across the state. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation and was a consultant with Community Links coordinating for The Respite Connect (TRC) Program. A major charge for Keishawna is to help parents/caregivers become better advocates for their children and their communities by assisting them in navigating health care and educational systems, accessing resources, and discovering the power of their voice. She wants to make sure that parents/caregivers are involved and have a seat at the table regarding their child(ren)'s health, education, and overall well-being.  

The Staff of STOMP-Specialized Training of Military Parents discuss the important role that parents have in advocating for the emotional, medical, and educational needs of their loved ones with exceptional needs. Thanks to the Naval Officers Club of San Diego for sponsoring this episode.  https://noscsandiego.com/ Show Notes https://stomp-trainings.padlet.org/STOMP30/ony2yec5gpky800o https://wapave.org/specialized-training-of-military-parents-stomp/specialized-training-of-military-parents-stomp-installation-near-you/ https://wapave.org/toolkit-basics-where-to-begin-when-a-student-needs-more-help/ Bios: Guest Host: Marie McGarry Marie, a native of Massachusetts, has lived in in 5 different States and two foreign countries during her 20 years as a military spouse. She currently calls Springfield, VA home. Marie has a son and a daughter, both in High School. Marie has a Master's Degree in Literacy Curriculum and Instruction and was an Elementary School teacher for 11 years. Marie has been an Educator with the MCEC® since 2017.  In her free time Marie enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling.   Dee Bosworth: Over twelve years of marriage to her Active-Duty sailor, Dee has been a Navy Command Ombudsman for six years (cumulatively) while raising their child with exceptional needs. She is a mom, teacher, therapy facilitator, and active volunteer with state and national programs for persons with disabilities. As a Political Science major and a graduate from her state's Partners in Policymaking Program, Dee is passionate about advocacy and empowering military parents to advocate for a better world for our loved ones with exceptional needs. Jolynn Lee Jolynn Lee is the spouse of a Marine Veteran and a mother to three adult military-connected children. With two children still at home, Jolynn is also the mother of a child with exceptional needs. Jolynn worked as a Special Education teacher for 11 years and has a Master's degree in counseling. She has utilized her military-life experiences to facilitate a site branch of Reboot Combat Recovery, a 12-week PTSD recovery program for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Motivated by a passion for supporting military families in need, Jolynn is eager to help bring awareness and training within the military community. She knows first-hand the challenges faced raising a child with exceptional needs. One of her favorite mottos is, “People only know what they know, but we can work together to expand that knowledge base as we learn and grow together.”

Description: Rylie, a cadet at the West Point Prep School, chats about her experience with MCEC's Student to Student and how it has influenced her future.   Show Notes:  https://www.westpoint.edu/usmaps   https://www.militarychild.org/programs/student-2-student     Bio: Hi! My name is Rylie and I attend the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS/ Prep School). I am a military child. Within my life I have moved 7 times and have attended 6 different schools. I first joined the Student 2 Student program in 8th grade and have been an active member all throughout high school. Being apart of the Student 2 Student program has taught me several valuable life skills I still use to help me succeed within USMAPS. 

Hello All!The Massachusetts Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children invited us to participate in their 2022 virtual State Conference.  The topic of this year's conference is Intersectionality and it caused us to think (and talk) a lot about how ableism is alive and well in schools and education.  Coined in 1989, the term began in the legal and academic realm but has been adopted by education theorists.  Check out this link for an article on the history of the big ideas inherent in Intersectionality:https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discriminationHere's an article from 2020 on the specific and more recent interpretation of intersectionality as it relates to disability:https://disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/intersections-between-racism-and-ableism/We were thrilled and honored to be part of MCEC's conference and hope that the discussion is thought provoking. Joining a professional organization is something you can do to impact change in our field. It is also part of our ethical responsibilities as members of the profession. Check out Massachusetts Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC)'s website here:http://www.masscec.org/

About Today's GuestDr. Becky Porter joined MCEC® as the President and CEO in 2019 following her retirement from active duty service with the U.S. Army.Becky is a 1983 Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Washington and holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University. She earned her Master of Arts in counseling psychology from Chapman University and a Master of Science in national security and strategic studies from the National War College. She also earned an executive certificate in nonprofit management from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in 2020.She is a board-certified clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. Her awards and recognition include: The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society for Military Psychology, the Legion of Merit (3 awards), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal (6 awards). Additionally, she also holds the Army Surgeon General's “A” Proficiency Designator as recognition of her significant contributions to the U.S. Army Medical Department.Becky's military career spanned more than 30 years, and she served in all three components of the U.S. Army with the Washington National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserves, and on active duty. She retired at the rank of colonel. She is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and former special assistant to the U.S. Army's 34th Chief of Staff, Gen. Eric Shinseki.Her assignments included: Germany; Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii; the Pentagon; the United States Military Academy; Walter Reed Army Medical Center; and the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Medical, Bethesda, Md.She commanded the Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic, Carlisle, Pa.; the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic at the Pentagon; and Public Health Command Europe.Becky and her husband John, also a retired U.S. Army officer, live near Fort Hood, Texas.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeMilitary Child Education Coalition Web SitePurple Star School InitiativeMilitary Student Consultant Call CenterEpisode 17: Michelle Norman and the Military Exceptional Family Member ProgramPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the course series for kindergarten through 12th grade educators who support military children. Do you have a military child in your classroom? Do you want to create a classroom that can support the unique needs of military children as they manage transitions due to frequent moves? These free courses are for educators who support military connected school-aged children.These courses are available for any educator who teaches military connected kids. In order to ensure our courses are relevant, PsychArmor works with nationally-recognized subject matter experts to create and deliver online courses about issues that teachers need to know. These courses guide educators to identify unique aspects of military life especially as military children transition to new schools. Teachers can take these courses to find ways to navigate the unique challenges to enrich these students in the new classroom. You can access this course series through this link: https://psycharmor.org/k-12/ This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.  Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

John Sigmon, CPCC, PCC, MCEC, shares his experience, insecurities, challenges, and lessons learned from the first few years of owning his coaching business. Highlights:1) 2:08 - Where John currently is in his business2) 3:43 - How ‘pushing the edge' is critical to growing his business3) 6:22 - (5) words to describe owning a coaching business4) 10:17 - His distinct fears, insecurities and challenges at the beginning5) 15:09 - A low moment that stands out in the beginning6) 19:00 - When / how things started to ‘shift' more confidently in his business7) 22:09 - Why asking for help has been critical to John's success8) 27:48 - As a former C-suite executive, advice for new coaches pitching their services9) 32:00 - ‘Dealbreakers' when looking for a coach as a former C-suite executive10) 34:00 - The things John authentically does to build his business11) 39:44 - (5) key takeaways for new coaches

Today we interview Phyllis Starkaria, MCEC a former VP of HR for a major medical diagnostic company and is now a certified Corporate Executive Coach to listen to her views about joining a professional organization. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, facilitation, and trusted adviser she has held executive roles in government affairs and human resources and has had responsibility for functions as diverse as strategic planning, merger integration, and team effectiveness. Phyllis was previously an internal adviser and coach to C-level executives and other leaders at Quidel Corporation, a leading medical diagnostics manufacturer, where she oversaw the company's global HR strategy and programs. In addition, Phyllis has held financial analysis, strategic planning, government affairs, and HR roles with large, matrixed corporations in the energy industry. She is a published scholar in the field of authentic leadership and has served on the adjunct faculty of several universities. More recently, Phyllis has worked with companies in the start-up and growth phases of the corporate life cycle and has served on a number of non-profit boards.

Barbara is certified as a Master Corporate Executive Coach (MCEC) and is a member of the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches. Through aligning people, principles, processes, and performance, Barbara delivers transformational change that maximizes leadership performance and success for leaders and their organizations. She has 30 years of experience as an executive coach and leadership development consultant. Barbara is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), as well as an Executive Coach at such organizations as A.J. O'Connor Associates, Sloan Group International, Skyline Consulting, Executive Development Associates (EDA), JCD Advisors, Mindful Leadership, CoachSource, and Marshall Goldsmith. She is a member of the Neuroscience Institute. Her specialties are leadership development, team building, change management, strategic partnering, women in leadership, executives in transition, and mindful leadership.

Dr. Becky Porter is the CEO and President of The Military Child Education Coalition, a 501(c)(3) global nonprofit leadership and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, transition, deployments, and family separation. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of social acceptance and belonging and how MCEC helps to create that for military-connected kids. For more info please visit: https://militarychild.org Presented by The Barry Robinson Center Hosted by Erin Lindstrom

CB Interviews Ken Giglio Ken is a Certified Executive Coach & Coach Supervisor who brings a mindful and results-focused approach to his work as a business leader, coach to top executives, and supervisor of coaches. He develops leaders who are self-aware and agile in the moment – leaders who are focused on strategy, effective relationships, and sustainable performance and results.   Connect with us! WEBSITES: Speaking: https://www.cbbowman.com/ Coaching Association: https://www.acec-association.org/ Workplace Equity & Equality: https://www.wee-consulting.org/ Institute/ Certification: https://www.meeco-institute.org/   SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbbowman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/execcoaches Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CB.BowmanMBA/

CB Interviews Dr Frank Wagner, MCEC Frank is a member of the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches Frank has an MBA and PhD from the Graduate School of Management UCLA, where is also served as a Post-Doctoral Scholar. After starting his career teaching at Loyola Marymount University, he left teaching to enter the field of consulting. Frank's consulting career started at The Center For Leadership Studies with Paul Hersey in the late 1970's. He then became a partner and director at Keilty, Goldsmith & Boone that provided leadership Development with Fortune 100 companies. With Marshall Goldsmith, Frank co-developed the highly successful Excellent Manager Program originally for IBM, and then many other Fortune 100 Companies. Marshall Goldsmith asked Frank to oversee the design and training of coaches in using his principles and methods of helping successful leaders improve. Along with Marshall he is one of the co-creators of Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching® which has trained the largest network of coaches around the world. For the past 20 years Frank has coached many C-suite executives and senior leaders who have worked to improve their leadership behavior. Frank is a Master Corporate Executive Coach (MCEC) with the MEECO Leadership Institute.

If you are a military family with kids you don't want to miss this show.  In this episode I sit down with my friend Judy Glennon.  Judy is the Parent Initiatives Program Manager at Military Child Education Coalition (www.militarychild.org).  We discuss the release of their newest online resource ‘SchoolQuest' an interactive tool specially designed to support highly mobile military […]

The Choking Hazard Podcast - Episode 52 - GTA Online F1 Races & MoreLots to cover in this episode after a busy month for GTA & gaming in general!See all The Choking Hazard Podcast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg0HR9AzFaHiTBNs1IlwIMuMcs4YxUYOrHostBroughy1322: https://broughy.comCo-HostsSugar Free Nos: https://twitch.tv/sugar_free_nosRDT33: https://twitch.tv/rdt33Joshimuz: https://twitch.tv/joshimuzProducerMBHammer: https://twitch.tv/mbhammerTimestamps0:00:00 - Introduction0:03:30 - Broughy's Week0:08:30 - GTA IV Changes0:17:18 - GTA V Open Wheel Racing0:27:20 - RDT's Vacation0:38:41 - MCEC Update0:42:00 - Gaming News1:08:45 - Racing Corner1:26:33 - Speedrun Corner1:52:12 - Fight Corner1:54:50 - Previous Episode Follow-Up1:56:56 - Community Questions2:04:14 - Choke Of The WeekPodcast pre-shows & gaming nights are all on https://youtube.com/ChokingHazardGamingChoke Of The Week Submissions: https://goo.gl/p10lgR