Podcasts about military child education coalition

Listen as Dr. Eric Flake, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, discusses Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and how it affects children and teens.  He shares some common misconceptions about ADHD and how parents can best support a child with this diagnosis.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the USAA Foundation.     Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources:   Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) https://chadd.org/   Bio: Eric Flake, M.D., is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and retired USAF Colonel. He currently works for the Henry Jackson Foundation and is contracted as the clinical director for a telehealth neurodiversity clinic centered at the Uniformed Services University (USU). He created the Developmental-Behavioral Family Readiness Center for the Department of Defense (DoD) 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 is an Associate Professor at the USU and the University of Washington. He currently serves in the American Academy of Pediatrics and on the science advisory board for the Military Child Education Coalition. Dr. Flake's passion is celebrating the strengths and resiliency of neurodiverse children. He has published numerous articles and presentations regarding childhood resilience, autism, and the psychosocial effects of deployment on children.

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  

  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

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.

The Military Child Education Coalition, the national advocate for Purple Star Schools, is conducting an education summit on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 12-13, to help schools and districts support the needs of those in their highly mobile, military-connected communities. It will take place at the Northside Activity Center, 7001 Culebra Road, Building A, in San Antonio. The event is open to professionals, students, and parents of military-connected children. For more information or to register, visit www.militarychild.org/360summits.Article Link

In this episode of the Prevention Leaders podcast, host Dave welcomes Sarah, a Military Family Resiliency Specialist from Kentucky. Sarah, who has been making a significant difference at local, regional, and national levels, delves into her background, growing up in a military family. She shares poignant personal stories, including her father's deployments, her brothers' military experiences, and the tragic loss of her older brother to suicide, which deeply impacted her family. Sarah's journey into the realm of prevention was marked by a transformative experience when she attended a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training. This experience underscored the importance of upstream prevention and the immense power of information. As she discusses the nuances of engaging with military families, Sarah emphasizes the need to understand their unique challenges. She highlights the establishment of the Purple Star Award program in schools, which aims to recognize and support military-connected students. This initiative, along with her collaborations with the VA and other military organizations, showcases her commitment to the cause. Building resiliency in military families is a key focus for Sarah. She talks about offering evidence-based curriculum and training to these families and the role of schools in supporting military students. Community engagement and understanding stand out as crucial elements in her approach. Sarah also generously shares a list of resources and recommendations for further support, including "Make the Connection," the "VA Community Provider Toolkit," "Sesame Street for Military Families," the "Military Child Education Coalition," "Military OneSource," and "KYPurpleStar.org." Episode Links: Make the Connection VA Community Provider Toolkit Sesame Street for Military Families Military Child Education Coalition Military OneSource KYPurpleStar.org DJC Links: www.daveclosson.com www.preventionleaders.com www.preventionmastery.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prevention-leaders/support

This edition features stories on the peninsula-wide exercise Invincible Spirit in Korea, service chiefs from each branch of the service coming together supporting military children during the Military Child Education Coalition's 12th annual conference at the National Harbor in Maryland, and the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (CMSAF) James Roy, talking about programs that support Air Force families during deployments at Aviano Air Base. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently spoke at the Annual Conference fro the Military Child Education Coalition held at Gaylord Convention Center in Maryland.

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

Description:  Dr. Flake takes questions from a live audience regarding the challenges surrounding autism spectrum disorder.  He also elaborates on emerging innovation to overcome these challenges and the importance of creating a community of care. This episode was made possible thanks to the Hurlburt Spouses Club. https://hurlburtspousesclub.com/   Show Notes: PEERS- UCLA https://www.semel.ucla.edu/peers   The JBLM Center for Autism Resources, Education, and Services (CARES) https://madigan.tricare.mil/JBLMCARES   Military-connected Children on autism Spectrum with Subject Matter Expert, Col(R) Eric Flake, M.D https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f8TKXHtcQBq5WJX5LSqhNw   Bio: Colonel (Ret) Eric M. 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.

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.About Today's GuestKelcey Liverpool, Founder & Executive Director of Kids Rank, likes to take ideas and bring solutions that help build communities. She has a  passion for designing programs and initiatives that create change. Her background includes  work within the arts, banking and nonprofit sectors with the common thread of relationship  building and design. Most notably, Kelcey Liverpool is the Founder and Executive Director of Kids Rank, founded  in 2012 as a nonprofit organization designed specifically to support the social and emotional  well-being of military-connected children. As a Navy spousefor 17 years, moving with her family  a total of 9 times and volunteering in several roles at various military installation agencies, she understands first-hand the challenges that are faced by children and families of service  members. Inspired by her own children's resilience through many moves, separations and  constant transitions Ms. Liverpool felt it was important to focus on the whole child recognizing  both their strengths and challenges.  Celebrating 10 years, Kids Rank is growing as a trusted organization in the military and veteran  community with plans for national expansion as part of a 3-year strategic plan. Over the last  decade, Kelcey has successfully built strong relationships and partnered with several  organizations, such as the USO of Illinois, the Red Cross, the Military Child Education Coalition  and others in an effort to further the Kids Rank mission and awareness of supporting the needs  of military connected children.  Kelcey was recently chosen to participate in a 2-year program as a Summit Fellow a program that seeks to connect impact-driven leaders within the Summit community to affect positive  change in the world and broaden their reach. Kelcey was also named as a 2019 Aspen Fellow. Links Mentioned In This EpisodeKids Rank Web SiteMasks of Hope ProjectPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Veteran 201: Military Families. The life of a military family can be chaotic and stressful. This course provides some insight into the unique challenges faced by military families.You can find a link to the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/veteran-201-military-families.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  

In today's episode we'll welcome back our former Family Service Director and current COO, Molly Sepulvado and introduce you to our REACTcore Program Manager Ally Brown, and two of our incredible beneficiaries turned Case Aides, Hameed and Mohammad. Ally is a military spouse, family advocate, and substitute teacher in Arlington, Virginia. During her many years of activism, Ally shaped and developed policy for the Virginia Department of Education as part of the Military Child Education Coalition and was selected for U.S. Senator Tim Kaine's Military Family Roundtable, which informed the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on various issues affecting military families. Ally has been with REACT DC since the beginning, from day one of Home Setups to serving as our Family Services Specialist to her current position as REACT DC's REACTcore Program Manager. Hameed joined the React DC Team in February 2022, overseeing the Employment Department and managing the employment program to directly support React DC's clients in job acquisition in order to become self-sufficient. From 2002-2021 Hameed worked alongside the US Government in a variety of positions and he has received numerous awards and recognition for outstanding performance supporting US missions in Afghanistan. Hameed earned his master's degree in Management Administration and Leadership from Kardan University Kabul, Afghanistan in 2016. After leaving Afghanistan, Mohammad crossed Iran on foot with his ailing sister on his back, lived as a refugee in Turkey for four years, had his departure delayed due to the COVID pandemic and finally arrived in the US in the fall of 2021. His family was one of the first REACT DC beneficiaries and within months he had become the head of household at the age of 21, working multiple jobs, teaching himself to drive and learning English at a breathtaking pace. After overcoming incredible odds and enduring devastating heartbreak, Mohammad inspires everyone he meets with his positive attitude, quick smile and desire to serve his community and fellow Afghan brothers and sisters as a Case Aide with a local resettlement agency where he quickly promoted through the ranks due to his determination, work ethic and engaging demeanor. Today they are here to talk about the REACTcore program and how it is helping provide essential social services support for unsupported DC metro area newcomers including benefits enrollment, material goods distribution, and community resource and referral. We'll discuss how our Family Services department evolved into REACTcore, Molly and Ally's roles from the early days to now, Hameed and Fasih's experience over the last year to include resettlement and their working relationship with REACT DC, go over the highs and lows of their positions and responsibilities within and without the organization, discuss the ONE thing they wish people knew about resettlement. To learn more about our REACT Dc please go to www.reactdc.org or contact us at info@reactdc.org. To help support REACT DC's efforts Donate Now to have an immediate impact in the lives of refugees. Donations support families in immediate need and ensure support for families still to come. REACT DC, Inc. is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Thank you for listening! Make sure to like and subscribe to hear our next episode and until then thank you for your support and we look forward to broadcasting to you again soon!

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  

Kansas Representative Sharice Davids, former Military Child and member Ho-Chunk Nation, shares how maintaining connections to her tribal members and military community shaped her views of the world.   Show Notes:   https://davids.house.gov/   https://smile.amazon.com/Sharices-Big-Voice-Becomes-Congresswoman/dp/0062979663/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KA5666S1HH0L&dchild=1&keywords=sharices+big+voice+a+native+kid+becomes+a+congress+woman&qid=1635966337&sprefix=sharice%2Caps%2C558&sr=8-1   This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous funding from the Ft Hood Spouses Club. https://forthoodspousesclub.org/     Bio: Sharice Davids  Representative Davids was raised by a single mother, who served in the Army for 20 years. After graduating from Leavenworth High School, she worked her way through Johnson County Community College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City before earning a law degree from Cornell Law School. As a first generation college student who worked the entire time she was in college, Rep. Davids understands the importance of quality public schools and affordable higher education. It is that foundation that allowed her to go on to a successful career, focused on economic and community development, which included time as a White House Fellow under President Barack Obama.   When she was sworn into the 116th Congress, Rep. Davids became one of the first two Native American women to serve in Congress. Rep. Davids has centered her work in office on putting Kansans first, fighting to limit the influence of special interests and make health care more affordable and accessible to everyone. She is a resident of Roeland Park.   Guest Host: Anna Startzell Anna Startzell is an Army spouse and mom to four military-connected children. She is the Grant Writer for the Fund Development team at the Military Child Education Coalition. Prior to joining MCEC, she worked with veterans and military spouses to help them seek civilian employment. She has also held several roles in higher education and nonprofits, including the West Point Association of Graduates, Old Dominion University, and the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Between her undergraduate and graduate studies, she served as an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team member and leader. Born and raised in Oklahoma, she is a proud citizen of the Cherokee and Chickasaw nations. Anna holds a BA from Vassar College in History and an MPA from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.  

Description: Oklahoma is helping military students successfully transition through Purple Star Initiative. Oklahoma's Senator John Montgomery and Representative Daniel Pae chat with Andi Janoe, Director of Implementation at MCEC, about Bill SB 54 and its impact on military families. This podcast was brought to you by the generous support of the Offutt Officers' Spouses' Club. https://offuttosc.com/   Show Notes: https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20ENR/SB/SB54%20ENR.PDF https://legiscan.com/OK/legislation/2021 https://kfor.com/news/gov-stitt-signs-bill-designating-oklahoma-as-a-purple-heart-state/   Bio: Daniel Pae   Daniel Pae currently serves as the state representative for House District 62. Before he was elected to the state legislature, Daniel worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Lawton City Manager's Office. Born and raised in Lawton, Daniel is a proud graduate of Lawton High School's Class of 2013. During his time at LHS, Daniel served in Student Council, Media Productions, and National Honor Society. He was the state champion for the Lions Club Speech Contest and the recipient of the Hugh Bish Award, which is given to the top student in each graduating class. Daniel graduated from the University of Oklahoma with two majors in economics and political science, two minors in history and international area studies, and a master's degree in public administration. Daniel served as OU's Student Body President, along with volunteering his time with The Oklahoma Group, Loveworks Afterschool Leadership, and Generation Citizen. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude with a 4.0 grade point average. Daniel received numerous scholarships, honors, and awards during his college career, including the Carl Albert Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Carl Albert Capitol Scholars, and Henderson Scholarship. He was named to PE-ET Top Ten Senior Honor Society, OU Homecoming Royalty, and as a Big Man on Campus. Daniel also received the President's Award for Outstanding Sophomores, the Regents' Award for Outstanding Juniors, and the Outstanding Senior Man Award. He was named the recipient of the 2017 Carl Albert Award, which is the most prestigious award given to a student by the OU College of Arts and Sciences based on academics, moral force of character, and promise of future service to the state and nation. In his hometown, Daniel serves on the Young Professionals of Lawton Board of Directors, Leadership Lawton Fort Sill Board of Directors, and Marie Detty Youth & Family Services Board of Trustees. Additionally, he serves on the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma Board and The Oklahoma Academy Advisory Council. He is a graduate of Leadership Lawton Fort Sill Class 28, the 2019 Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills, the inaugural City of Lawton's Citizens Academy, and Leadership Oklahoma Class 33. Whenever he has free time, he enjoys going on unexpected adventures with family and friends, working out at the gym, and reading books from the Lawton Public Library. Daniel regularly goes to the movie theater, especially if there is a new Disney-Pixar film that is released   Bio: John Montgomery   “John Michael Montgomery was born and raised in Lawton and graduated from Eisenhower High School. He began college at Cameron University before transferring to the University of Oklahoma and completed a B.A. in International Studies. Montgomery finished work at OU for his M.A. in Global Affairs in summer 2019. Montgomery works in the financial services industry and founded his own investment advisory firm, Invictus Investment Advisors in 2019. Prior to election to the Senate in 2018, Montgomery served four years in the House beginning in 2014. Montgomery currently serves in the Senate as Vice Chair for the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation. Montgomery continues to live in Lawton with his wife, Kylee, their daughter, and two dogs. Kylee teaches in Lawton Public Schools.”   Bio Andi Janoe Andi Janoe is currently serving as the MCEC Director of Implementation to deliver services and resources to students, parents, and school professionals who serve military-connected children. As an active duty military spouse and parent to two military children, the information she has learned personally while working for MCEC for the past four years has been invaluable. Additionally, as an educator and school counselor with over ten years of experience in five different school systems, she is passionate about providing support to fellow educators. She is committed to leading the way forward so that when a parent or educator thinks about academic and social-emotional transitions for military children, they think of the Military Child Education Coalition as their go-to organization for resources, education, and support.

Cindy Simerly, VP of Fund Develoedment, Military Child Education Coalition. @MilitaryChild ‏- Instagram: militarychild_mcec [raw] Topic: Educational challenges faced by children in military families. Issues: How deployments and frequent PCS moves affect children; working with civilian schools to help them understand the needs of military kids; helping parents help their children; peer-to-peer support; scholarships; and […] The post Educating Children in Military Families + Helping Kids Find Internal Motivation appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Find out how Kids Rank not only understands the military culture but has developed opportunities for our kids to flourish regardless of their location.   "It's important to play our role in building communities of care for our military kids". https://www.kidsrank.org/ This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from the Naval Academy Spouses' & Civilians' Club. https://www.usna.edu/NASCC/index.php Kelcey Liverpool is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kids Rank, founded in 2012 as a nonprofit organization designed specifically to support the social and emotional well-being of military and veteran children. As a Navy spouse for 17 years, moving with her family a total of 9 times and volunteering in several roles at various military installation agencies, she understands first-hand the challenges that are faced by children and families of service members. Inspired by her own children's resilience through many moves, separations and constant transitions Ms. Liverpool felt it was important to focus on the whole child recognizing both their strengths and challenges.   Over the past 8 years, under Kelcey's leadership, Kids Rank has grown as a trusted organization in the Illinois military and veteran community with plans for expansion in the future strategic plan. In that time Kelcey has successfully built strong relationships and partnered with several organizations, such as the National Veterans Art Museum, USO of Illinois, the Red Cross, the Military Child Education Coalition and others in an effort to further the Kids Rank mission and awareness of supporting the needs of military connected children.   Kelcey was recently chosen to participate in a 2-year program as a Summit Fellow, a program that seeks to connect impact-driven leaders within the Summit community to affect positive change in the world and broaden their reach. Kelcey was also named as a 2019 Aspen Fellow.    

Author, educator, and businessman https://www.Stedman Graham (Stedman Graham) joins The Action Catalyst podcast, talking with https://www.southwestern.com (Southwestern Family of Companies) CEO Dustin Hillis about becoming a leader to yourself before you can lead others, creating a culture of learning within your daily life, a surprise friendship with Michael Jordan, spending time with https://www.oprah.com (Oprah) and https://www.nelsonmandela.org (Nelson Mandela), and how love and humility is the key to all things. Stedman Graham is chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates. As a businessman, educator, and speaker, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, educational entities, the military and veterans, non-profits, and the government. His identity message is grounded in the fact that the key to success is self-leadership capability. Graham has been writing books, speaking and delivering workshops, working with corporations, teaching in colleges and universities, working in community and, leading nonprofits, and speaking throughout the world for more than 30 years. His Identity Leadership book and programs are driven by his proprietary Nine Step Success Process is based on the philosophy that you cannot lead anyone else until you first lead yourself. As a veteran of the United States Army, he has proudly served our active military, veterans, and their families through programs at Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, Fort Jackson, NATO, the Military Child Education Coalition, and internationally at Landstuhl, Germany, and the US military community in Rotterdam, Holland. Graham holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Hardin-Simmons University, a master's degree in education from Ball State University, and an honorary doctorate in humanities from Coker College. Learn more at https://www.StedmanGraham.com (StedmanGraham.com). For continued listening, you can check out Stedman's previous appearance on episode 282 of The Action Catalyst here: https://theactioncatalyst.com/2019/05/08/identity-leadership-episode-282-of-the-action-catalyst-podcast/

Author, educator, and businessman Stedman Graham joins The Action Catalyst podcast, talking with Southwestern Family of Companies CEO Dustin Hillis about becoming a leader to yourself before you can lead others, creating a culture of learning within your daily life, a surprise friendship with Michael Jordan, spending time with Oprah and Nelson Mandela, and how love and humility is the key to all things. Stedman Graham is chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates. As a businessman, educator, and speaker, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, educational entities, the military and veterans, non-profits, and the government. His identity message is grounded in the fact that the key to success is self-leadership capability. Graham has been writing books, speaking and delivering workshops, working with corporations, teaching in colleges and universities, working in community and, leading nonprofits, and speaking throughout the world for more than 30 years. His Identity Leadership book and programs are driven by his proprietary Nine Step Success Process is based on the philosophy that you cannot lead anyone else until you first lead yourself. As a veteran of the United States Army, he has proudly served our active military, veterans, and their families through programs at Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, Fort Jackson, NATO, the Military Child Education Coalition, and internationally at Landstuhl, Germany, and the US military community in Rotterdam, Holland. Graham holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Hardin-Simmons University, a master's degree in education from Ball State University, and an honorary doctorate in humanities from Coker College. Learn more at StedmanGraham.com. For continued listening, you can check out Stedman's previous appearance on episode 282 of The Action Catalyst by clicking here. The Action Catalyst is presented by the Southwestern Family of Companies. With each episode, the podcast features some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Learn more at TheActionCatalyst.com, subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts, and be sure to leave a rating and review! LISTEN:

Denise Jelinski-Hall felt stuck in her small hometown of Little Falls, Minnesota, so she created a new future for herself by joining the Air Force. Years, later, Jelinski-Hall became the highest-ranking enlisted female in United States military history.On this episode of Borne the Battle, Air National Guard Veteran Denise Jelinski-Halldiscusses her selection as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, the changing roles of women in the military, and how “gray-area service members” are still entitled to VA benefits.Jelinski-Hall found her calling with the Air Force but decided to transfer to the Air National Guard after marrying an active-duty Marine. She served three years in the California Air National Guard before transferring to Hawaii. Jelinski-Hall's 28-year career included 12 years of active service, leadership of the Hawaii National Guard, and a position in the Pentagon advising the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.In addition to her military service, Jelinski-Hall volunteers with United Through Reading and the Military Child Education Coalition. United Through Reading connects military families through recorded stories. Family members can record themselves reading and the recordings provide story time with that absent family member. Jelinski-Hall served on the board of the Military Child Education Coalition, an organization that supports the schooling of military children through mentorship and other supportive resources.Jelinski-Hall is currently a military advisor for Veterans United Home Loans, where she educates Veterans about VA home loans and home ownership. She also wrote an autobiography, "From the Prairie to the Pentagon," and contributed to the leadership book "Breaching the Summit," alongside five other former Senior Enlisted Advisors.In this episode, Jelinski-Hall discusses writing her autobiography, how to respectfully not take 'no' for an answer, and other leadership and life tips.Borne the Battle Veteran of the Week:Army Veteran Pedro Munoz Mentioned in this episode: Borne the Battle #187: Darlene Iskra, Groundbreaker Borne the Battle #150: Benefits Breakdown – 75th Anniversary of the VA Home Loan Program Borne the Battle #240: Benefits Breakdown – Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) The Summit 6 United Through Reading offer free books and mobile app for Veterans, military – VAntage Point VA Secretary Denis McDonough statement on department's extension of moratoriums on foreclosures and evictions, as well as new mortgage repayment assistance to help stabilize vulnerable households  VA expands “PRIDE In All Who Served” program for LGBTQ+ Veterans

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

Hello everyone and welcome back! Today we have Christina Etchberger join us. Christina is a former educator turned homeschool mom, military spouse, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of It's A Military Life and It's A Military Child Life. Her platform's mission is to create a virtual community amongst military families and veterans and to facilitate community service opportunities. The good news is that you don't have to be a military family to join in. Anyone can benefit from her resources. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did and feel inspired to give back to your community. So grab a seat and lets get started.Stay tuned next week when we have Rachel Tidd with Wild Math join us for an amazing conversation on learning Math outdoors. Until then, be sure to check out her website and find her on Instagram for more information on her curriculum as well as wonderful resources for your family.https://www.wildmathcurriculum.com/Please visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.comAs always, let's Light a Fire They Can't Put Out.Thanks for listening!Show NotesIt's a Military Life: https://itsamilitarylife.com/It's a Military Child Life (Homeschooling Resources): https://itsamilitarylife.com/its-a-military-childs-life/Veteran Pen Pal Project: https://itsamilitarylife.com/veteran-pen-pal-project-operation-holiday-salute/You can find them on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubeIf You Want To Change The World - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sK3wJAxGfsTutor.com: https://www.tutor.com/Military Child Education Coalition: https://www.militarychild.org/Army Emergency Relief: https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/covid19/

If the pandemic has been hard on families with kids in school, it's been especially hard on military families. Service members might be deployed. Spouses are more likely to be unemployed than average. And now they've got kids having to deal with the nightmare that is online schooling. The Military Child Education Coalition aims to help, and it just got a big donation. For details, the coalition's president and CEO, Dr. Rebecca Porter.

If the pandemic has been hard on families with kids in school, it's been especially hard on military families. Service members might be deployed. Spouses are more likely to be unemployed than average. And now they've got kids having to deal with the nightmare that is online schooling. The Military Child Education Coalition aims to help and it just got a big donation. For details, the coalition's president and CEO, Dr. Rebecca Porter.

Serving in the military takes the support of the whole family, too include the kids! To help our military families, the Military Child Education Coalition was created to ensure that children of our service members transitioned successfully with their families. MCEC is a professional coalition with a diverse community consisting of public school districts, private schools, colleges and universities, small businesses and corporations, organizations, military commands and installations, military families, and caring individuals from local communities across our Nation ... all for the sake of the child. Listen to LTC Olivia Nunn speak with Ms. Judy Glennon about the importance of knowing this resource. 

When something works for you, when it feels good and aligned with your goals and values, you need to name it, claim it and sustain it. One of those things in my life is Check In. I not only tell people about the process (name it), I reap benefits when I do the process (claim it), and I do the process often (sustain it). All disciplines require these three components, and believe me, each of them are catalyzed when we collectively invest in the work together. Becky and I talk about why we need to consciously start checking in. Becky Porter, PhD, is President and CEO, Military Child Education Coalition, and is a former Commander for Public Health Command Europe. She is devoted to compassionate thought leadership.  We recorded this podcast at the end of February, 2020, pre COVID 19, while I was finishing up writing the book. I am more committed to this conversational routine now than ever before. I look forward to your feedback and engagement with the tool. www.joincheckin.com   

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 […]

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 families and students with school transitions and the 6ththrough 12thgrade academic journey.   SchoolQuest Tools & Features include:   StudentQuest Academic Tracker.  Monitor and plan students' academic career progress from 6th to 12th grade.    Student Profile.  Customized student profiles automatically compile important details and deadlines for quick views and access.    Online Community.  Connect with other military parents to build relationships and benefit from sharing experiences and information in a safe and private online space.    Reminders & Notifications.  Set reminders for important deadlines and get notified about them automatically in time to act.    Personalized Checklists.  Time-bound, student-specific information compiled into accessible lists.    School Search Capabilities.  The GreatSchools, Niche and DoDEA search function researches and aggregates schools in the next community where you PCS.   "This project would NOT have been possible without the generous support of USAA Foundation.  They have walked beside us all along the way and underwrote this entire project.  They have a true heart for military-connected children and families and SchoolQuest is only possible because of their vision and commitment to providing the very best support for our military families." ~Judy Glennon~   Here is a short clip of Judy explaining School Quest “We're really, really excited to introduce our relaunch and redesign of our school quest. Parent transition tool, okay. years ago, we had school quest, and it was a website and a repository of information. People could go into it and find information, but it was just it was a website, and you get to the website, you have to dig. And it linked to a lot of other things. But there was a lot of digging involved and our new platform, there's not a lot of digging involved. It's all we're trying to serve it up for you, so what we have on school quest, and it's just we have an academic tracker that will allow parents to monitor and plan their student's academic career. And it's designed for middle school and high school families, especially the academic tracker. We address exceptional needs children, we address kids who may be on a math pathway. We address topics for career and technical education, and so you pick the things that your student is interested in, or the things that you're interested in for your students, you put them in the grade that you want your students to take those things and it follows along the way. And every one of these different categories in the academic tracker has three things… It has things to know, so that's where we put out general information and then sometimes very specific information about that topic. Questions to Ask, so if your student isn't interested in career and technical education, you just don't know what that is. There's a bunch of questions that you can ask and either of the school or some other parent that maybe have a child in that environment, ask a teacher, ask a friend, whatever. And then, Resources. So there are links to page after page of websites of MCEC resources, you'll find webinars that we've done on the topic there, links to podcasts that may be on that topic, just a ton of information in and that's just in the academic track. And then, when you first get to school quest, you know, every parent, we want them to set up their family dashboard, their profile, and you can have, you have then create a persona for each one of your students.” For more information or questions about SchoolQuestTM,please email schoolquest@militarychild.org.

When you are a parent, you will do anything for your child(ren).  As a military family that moves a lot, a lot of thought and stress goes into making sure your child has everything they need to succeed.  Especially when you volunteered for this lifestyle and they were born into it.  In this episode, I invite Becky Porter, CEO of Military Child Education Coalition to share what they are doing to make all of this easier for military parents and educators.  If you are a first responder family, this episode is still for you!  Listen in to the vast resources that MCEC is offering that everyone can benefit from.   Interested in subscribing to the Lifegiver Newsletter? Subscribers get discounts on their first session with Corie and find more information on building a community of Lifegivers. Click here to subscribe.  Want to give back?  Send a monthly cup of coffee to keep us going by being a supporter on our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/lifegiver

Military kids already face many education hurdles — and now they're all at home due to coronavirus fears. In this episode, a teacher and military homeschool mom shares best tips for surviving the rest of the school year, and an education expert highlights ways to help military kids succeed in school.Take the Military Child Education Coalition survey at https://milkidsnoweducationsurvey.questionpro.com/.Follow The Spouse Angle on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Military Child Education Coalition response to COVID-19 We know this is an especially difficult time for our military families and children. Although resiliency and inner strength are qualities we admire in military families, during these uncertain times, MCEC is here with additional support.  Taking what we’ve learned from over 20 years of helping military kids and their families successfully manage transition and mobility issues, we have culled supportive content and resources for parents, educators, and students. We hope you will use the content and resources here to inspire and renew a sense of hope and wellbeing in your life and the lives of those in your care. https://www.militarychild.org/covid19 Sarah's Facebook video mentioned in this podcast: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.w.curry.9/videos/pcb.10157823389075490/10157823378600490/?type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARCZQP-pdfChqVBW0Auu_rc9gOy9Yp-x-IBhk6Hd0gicrWVV-VQAPMhnWTMxfQpTNYgGG3SZSvlorD0v  

Dr. Archana Basu, Clinical psychologist in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, shares how parents can talk to their children about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Military Child Education Coalition response to COVID-19 We know this is an especially difficult time for our military families and children. Although resiliency and inner strength are qualities we admire in military families, during these uncertain times, MCEC is here with additional support.  Taking what we’ve learned from over 20 years of helping military kids and their families successfully manage transition and mobility issues, we have culled supportive content and resources for parents, educators, and students. We hope you will use the content and resources here to inspire and renew a sense of hope and wellbeing in your life and the lives of those in your care. https://www.militarychild.org/covid19 MGH Archana Basu, PhD: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/infectious-diseases/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-coronavirus National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) MGHfC Parenting At a Challenging Time (PACT) Program: https://www.massgeneral.org/children/infectious-diseases/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-coronavirus Comic mentioned in the podcast: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Meet Military Child Education Coalition, President and CEO, Dr. Rebecca Porter as she talks about her vision for the future and all that is new at MCEC.    www.militarychild.org The MCEC Military Kids NOW Education Survey is open Feb 17-April 17. You can find it linked on the MCEC website or at https://bit.ly/mceceducationsurvey. How you can help: Take the survey Spread the word – email the link, retweet and/or repost what MCEC has posted about the survey via social media You Tube Video about the survey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_qMdf_mCSk&feature=youtu.be Frequently Asked Questions and Suggested Use for Military Student Identifier: https://www.militarychild.org/upload/files/resources/FAQs_on_MSI.pdf

Senior military spouse and mentor, Mrs. Ellyn Dunford offers advice to military spouses about moving, managing career, family and the military. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Military Child Education Coalition website: www.militarychild.org Home of the Chairman Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/HomeoftheChairman/ Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ Student 2 Student: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/student-2-student Power of Moments: https://store.militarychild.org/search.php?search_query=Power+of+Moments   This podcast was sponsored by HEB.

Retiring from a federal job doesn't have to mean your commitment to the mission has to end. A case in point is Dr. Rebecca Porter. She spent nearly 30 years in civilian service to the Army, dealing with the physical and mental health of soldiers and their families. Now she's the new president and CEO of the Military Child Education Coalition. She joined us to discuss her experience and current mission.

Cindy Simerly, VP of Fund Develoedment, Military Child Education Coalition. @MilitaryChild ‏- Instagram: militarychild_mcec [raw] Topic: Educational challenges faced by children in military families. Issues: How deployments and frequent PCS moves affect children; working with civilian schools to help them understand the needs of military kids; helping parents help their children; peer-to-peer support; scholarships; and […] The post Educating Children in Military Families + Helping Kids Find Internal Motivation appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Stedman Graham is chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates. As a businessman, educator, and speaker, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, educational entities, the military and veterans, non-profits, and the government. His identity message is grounded in the fact that the key to success is self-leadership capability. The Identity Leadership programs, driven by the proprietary Nine-Step Success Process™, are based on the philosophy that individuals hold the power to their educational, career, and personal success or failure. Graham has authored eleven books, including two New York Times bestsellers, You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success and Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps to Success. His latest release, Identity: Your Passport to Success, was a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Clients have included Gulfstream Aerospace, Microsoft, Deloitte, Wells Fargo, Lenovo, General Dynamics, the US Departments of Labor, Education, and Agriculture, CVS Pharmacy, the Indiana Pacers, and the Sonima Foundation (through which he taught in 150 high schools in two years). He has also lectured or conducted workshops in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, China, Canada, the UK, the British Virgin Islands, Aruba, Bermuda, South Africa, and Africa. Commitment to education and lifelong learning is central to Graham's philosophy. He has served as an adjunct professor or guest lecturer at Northwestern, Harvard, Wharton, University of Chicago, the University of Illinois–Chicago, National University, High Point, Howard, Temple, Morehouse, and Pepperdine, to name a few. As a veteran of the United States Army, he has proudly served our active military, veterans, and their families through programs at Fort Bragg, Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, Fort Jackson, NATO, the Military Child Education Coalition, and internationally at Landstuhl, Germany, and the US military community in Rotterdam, Holland. A proud native of Whitesboro, New Jersey, Graham has demonstrated an enduring pledge to youth and community. His Teens Can Make It Happen program has been utilized in numerous middle schools and high schools in the US and abroad, providing positive growth for our leaders of tomorrow, as well as for their parents and teachers. With dedication to community development, Graham is the founder of the Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro and Concerned Citizens of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, and is a co-founder of the Community Alliance for Youth Success. He is an ongoing contributor to the Cleveland Foundation Tru2U Project, educating youth and their mentors, and to the organization MADI, through which he provides Identity Leadership education to thousands of refugees who are integrating into new communities and cultures. Graham holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Hardin-Simmons University, a master's degree in education from Ball State University, and an honorary doctorate in humanities from Coker College. Show Highlights: Belief comes from knowing who you are. -Stedman GrahamThe core of who you are is based on your passion, your talent, and your ability to take information and make it relevant to your heart and soul and transfer it to your mind so you become a thinking human being. -Stedman GrahamIf you never quit, you may not be the strongest or the smartest, but the answers will reveal themselves along the way. -Stedman GrahamIt's not about how the world defines you; it's about how you define yourself. -Stedman GrahamCreate a system or process for yourself to continually improve based on the core of who you are. This is your foundation for learning, growing, and developing. -Stedman GrahamYou're looking for the dream on the outside but it starts on the inside. -Stedman GrahamVision allows you to see beyond yourself. -Stedman GrahamI'm not worried about who you are; I'm worried about who you will be or who you can become. -Stedman GrahamIf you don't stand for something,

NEW SHOW! In this episode Adam and Patti talk with Judy Glennon and Cindy Simerly from Military Child Education Coalition! They are a non-profit organization whose vision is that every military-connected child is college, workforce and life-ready.  Their mission, is to ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, transition, deployment […]

NEW SHOW! In this episode Adam and Patti talk with Judy Glennon and Cindy Simerly from Military Child Education Coalition! They are a non-profit organization whose vision is that every military-connected child is college, workforce and life-ready.  Their mission, is to ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, transition, deployment and family separation. Tune in as Judy and Cindy go over the different programs they offer and how they are helping military families across the nation … all for the sake of the child! Be sure to follow their social media and check out their website Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MilitaryChild Twitter - https://twitter.com/MilitaryChild Websites – https://www.militarychild.org Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/MilitaryChild

The Military Child Education Coalition delivers programs, services, and professional development to meet the needs of military-connected students, parents, and professionals.  Parent to Parent™ provides informative and interactive parent workshops to groups and organizations in the local community that address academic, social, and emotional issues associated with a military family lifestyle. Student 2 Student® (S2S™) programs at the elementary (eS2S™), middle (JS2S™), and high school (S2S™) levels bring military and civilian kids together to welcome new students, support academic excellence, and ease transitions as students pass in or out of schools. MCEC believes in the importance of professionals possessing the knowledge necessary to identify and respond to complex needs of military and veteran-connected children across disciplines such as education, healthcare, childcare, and business. MCEC trains professionals to address the unique challenges facing our military children. All training is grounded in research and presented by highly skilled instructors. Military Student Transition Consultant, a highly specialized education professional embedded within the school district, is dedicated to supporting military connected students who works directly with children, parents, and school personnel. 

This week Jen's chatting with Tara Howes, a retired Army spouse who's gotten through military life with lots of laughs and facing challenges with flexibility. Tara is the mother of four and the cohost of My Military Life Radio. Over the years of her husband's Army career, she’s become in her words, a "professional volunteer," supporting military families in numerous capacities, including as a parent trainer for Military Child Education Coalition, an Army Community Service Master Trainer, an Army Family Team Building instructor, and as a volunteer for PWOC, the FRG, and more. She says she's loving life post-military and currently resides in Arizona with her husband Dino and four kids.  Tara's advice? "Take the overseas assignments!" Connect with Tara:  Tara on Twitter My Military Life Radio Reinventing Midlife Podcast See show notes and find even more content at jenmcdonald.net!

Cindy Simerly, VP of Fund Develoedment, Military Child Education Coalition. @MilitaryChild ‏- Instagram: militarychild_mcec Topic: Educational challenges faced by children in military families. Issues: How deployments and frequent PCS moves affect children; working with civilian schools to help them understand the needs of military kids; helping parents help their children; peer-to-peer support; scholarships; and much […] The post Military Child Education Coalition + The Self-Driven Child appeared first on Mr. Dad.

In today’s much-anticipated show, Dr. Dan talks about Resilience with the incredible Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg (http://www.fosteringresilience.com/index_parents.php  and http://www.chop.edu/doctors/ginsburg-kenneth-r  and www.parentandteen.org ), a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, practicing doctor of adolescent medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and author of several books including "Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings," "Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love with Expectations and Protection with Trust," "Letting Go with Love and Confidence" and proud father. Dr. Dan and Dr. Ginsburg’s discussion is a must-listen-to for all parents and listeners will learn a lot from Dr. Ginsburg’s medical career and work with children, his passions (including being a Dad), and the third edition of his best selling book Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings. The show starts with this powerful definition: “Resilience is the capacity to rise above difficult circumstances, allowing our children to exist in this less-than-perfect world, while moving forward with optimism and confidence.” After defining resilience, Dr. Ken explains in his passionate and compelling way how parents (and other loving adults in a child’s life) are the guides and the keys to building the foundation of success for all children. In addition he reveals that the real definition of love, in his opinion, is seeing/accepting a person as who he or she is just as they are which in turn helps them see themselves.   Dr. Dan and Dr. Ken dispel many unhealthy myths about parenting including that teens don’t care what their parents think about them or that teens just don’t care about anything. What listeners learn is that parents are EVERYTHING -- especially to their adolescents. Later, they discuss when and how parents need to move away from parenting their children and how important it is to just listen.   Finally the show wraps up with a discussion of the essential “tools” our children need to navigate life and Dr. Ken’s very personal Parent Footprint moment. Today’s show will be a revelation for all parents and caregivers. Read more about Dr. Ginsberg below and here http://www.fosteringresilience.com/about.php Dr. Ginsburg is a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He also serves Philadelphia’s homeless youth as Director of Health Services at Covenant House Pennsylvania. The theme that ties together his clinical practice, teaching, research and advocacy efforts is that of building on the strength of teenagers by fostering their internal resilience. His goal is to translate the best of what is known from research and practice into practical approaches parents, professionals and communities can use to prepare children and teens to thrive. To advocate for parents’ critical role in raising resilient children and teens, he has appeared on CNN, NPR, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The CBS morning show, FOX and Friends and ABC, NBC, and CBS Nightly News programs. Dr. Ginsburg lectures widely to national and international parent and professional audiences. His most recent books are, "Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings," and “Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love with Expectations and Protection with Trust”, both published by The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) as well as “Letting Go with Love and Confidence,” published by Avery, Penguin Press. He has been humbled to work on behalf of those who serve our nation with The Military Child Education Coalition to prepare military parents, health professionals, counselors, and teachers to incorporate stress reduction and resilience building strategies for the nation’s nearly 2 million military-affiliated children. Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced a new Department of Defense grant program for schools supporting military children at the Military Child Education Coalition national training seminar in Grapevine, Texas. In a visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed some of the challenges the military will face in the future. In Chicago, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, as he signed the military family licensing act into law. Illinois became the 23rd state to enact this law, which allows the transfer of military spouse's professional licenses from other states. The Department of Defense broke new ground on Tuesday, hosting its first-ever pride month commemoration. This commemoration honored gay and lesbian service members, as well as the department's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civilian employees. On Wednesday, The Montford Point Marines were presented the highest civilian award given by the United States: The Congressional Gold Medal. Nearly 400 former marines, who were among the first Black Americans to join the Corps, attended the ceremony. A shooting incident Thursday at Fort Bragg, N.C., left one soldier dead and two others wounded. During a 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade unit safety briefing, a soldier shot another member of the unit and then turned the weapon on himself. The shooter was injured and in custody.