Podcasts about Milton Hershey School

Guest Sal Hanna:  “When I was working at a large kids' camp in Michigan, I learned about Milton Hershey School and the houseparent role and was instantly sold on the idea. I looked at the requirements on their website and my wife and I made the decision to postpone applying for family reasons, but I knew it was a job of a lifetime. Instead I took a position at the Michigan camp to oversee a team of people who were in charge of guest relations. It was a promotion, but my interactions and relationships with students was lessened. I did that for about five years and was then offered another promotion which would include moving into a beautiful lake house with my wife and two daughters. But that promotion would take me even further away from working directly with children, which is where my talents and my passion really lie. I told my wife I wanted to say no to the promotion to pursue the houseparent position at Milton Hershey School. We ended up going through the hiring process and were selected to be houseparents. In 2013, we moved everything to Hershey, Pennsylvania and began our life at the school. There are roughly 2,100 students now across three schools–an elementary school, a middle school and a high school all spread out over 10,000 acres. In total, we have 180 student homes and 180 houseparent couples that live in residence on our campus. My wife and I can see doing this until we retire because when you use your talents in a way that impacts the lives of others, it is really a beautiful thing.” Sal Hanna is a houseparent at Milton Hershey School, a cost-free residential school for children from low-income backgrounds. At the school, students are given everything they need to remove barriers to education, including meals, clothing and health services. Students live in small groups of 10-12 in on-campus houses, and each house is overseen by a houseparent couple. After working as a camp director, Sal began his career at Milton Hershey School as a houseparent before working to recruit new houseparents. He and his wife, Melissa, loved and missed houseparenting so much that they returned to the role in the summer of 2022.

In episode 1844, Miles and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by musician and host of Hood Politics, Propaganda, to discuss… Here Come The Regrets…, The Hershey Movie Is Even Worse Than You Think and more! Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) on tariff strategy: "Whose throat do I get to choke if this proves to be wrong?" Hershey Chocolate Movie Set With ‘Mean Girls’ Director, Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario to Star (EXCLUSIVE) ‘The Studio’ Gets Closer to Real Life: Hershey Chocolate Movie in the Works with Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario Hershey’s Once Violently Suppressed a Strike by Chocolate Workers The Milton Hershey School: Making Dreams Come True Hershey profits benefit a boarding school that spends lavishly on its low-income students. But that investment comes with strings attached — leaving some students behind and others mired in debt. 'Chocolate Trust' book raises questions about Milton Hershey School and education of students Milton’s Bittersweet Legacy: Unsavory Scandals Former Milton Hershey School House Parent accused of sexually abusing minor LISTEN: Passion Project by Propaganda ft. Blu (OUT THIS FRIDAY!) WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Casey is an unscripted television expert and host ofthe highly acclaimed podcast Reality Life with Kate Casey. She has worked in crisis PR in the political space, she has interviewed stars, producers, directors and show creators and is known for her intelligent analyses of the shows we all love.Kate has a fascinating backstory that would rival many of the docuseries she now dissects for a living. Her tumultuous childhood included boarding at the Milton Hershey School, a place for children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access education on a level playing field. Her resilience,tenacity and curiosity for the world comes from this intriguing start to life, which led to her love of storytelling, very early on.Kate is also a mother of 5 and lives in glossy Orange County,California but don't let that fool you! Kate tells it like it is and calls out the BS where she sees it.We talked about the impact of her upbringing on her careerchoices, her parenting and interests - and had the questions turned on me, in her trademark curiousity style! We tapped into her reality and pop culture expertise with some hot off the press recommendations (and what not to bother with!)Follow Kate at @katecaseyca on socials, or at www.katecasey.com. Subscribe to her podcast, Reality Life with Kate Casey for interviews, recommendationsand discussions around all things unscripted television. Don't forget to leave a rating and review on iTunes and toconnect online, follow @jana.firestone on socials or send an email to thecuriouslifepodcast@gmail.com. Thank you as always to the masterful Sam Talbot, for his audio and production wizardry behind the scenes.

A city in Luzerne County is facing a federal lawsuit. The Department of Justice is challenging the way Hazleton elects its City Council. The Nittany Lions look to take another step in their historic season tonight in the Orange Bowl against Notre Dame. The Surgeon General is calling for alcohol labels to warn consumers that alcohol is linked to some forms of cancer. But, a Pennsylvania brewmaster wonders if it will change behavior. The Pennsylvania Farm Show is all things agriculture - -where large dairy cows are guided through crowds for baths, children fish for baby trout and attendees slurp down the show’s iconic milkshakes. Details are scarce about investigations into alleged fraudulent voter registration forms submitted near the deadline in October in Lancaster and York counties. A subsidiary of Milton Hershey School has purchased a fourth building in Lancaster to expand its no-cost, childhood education model in the city. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every interaction with a student provides a gift for the leadership team at Milton Hershey School to think bigger and create positive change. On this episode of PNC C-Speak, Pete Gurt, president of MHS, explores these crucible moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 086: of the American Grown Podcast in the Colortech Creative Solutions studios with Ryan German owner of Modern Gent. Hat Co.-In this episode Ryan talks about growing up with out a father and his time spent at Milton Hershey School as a young boy. Looking for something more from the mundane day to day he took a chance and bought a laser engraving machine and jumped head first in to the leather patch hat business. We spoke in depth about the local community and how crucial it is to have that support especially as a small business. Lastly Ryan shares a sneak peak about a possible colab with Yuengling.-To learn more about Modern Gent Hat Co. click here: https://www.moderngenthatco.com-#ad this episode is brought to you by these sponsors:Triggered 22. Support a local veteran and help spread awareness for PTSD & #22aday.Cleona Coffee Roasters. A small batch coffee roastery & coffee shop, veteran & first responder owned located inside 911 Rapid Response in Annville PA.Colortech Creative Solutions. Colortech Creative Solutions takes your creative projects from visualization to realization since 1980 while keeping your budget in mind.-To see photos of today's guest follow our Social media: IG- https://www.instagram.com/americangrownpodcast/ FB-https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077655465940 or visits us at https://rss.com/podcasts/americangrownpodcast/

“The Milton Hershey School is unlike any other school in the world, and I have been exposed to many other schools in the course of my career. To be here at this critical point when we are redesigning our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and adding new offerings, revamping…looking to create a ‘gold standard' for CTE and a model for other educators to look to for guidance–this is a very inspiring and exciting time!” Rachael Mann is the Director of Career and Technical Education at Milton Hershey School, a cost-free, private residential school for boys and girls from low-income families. Rachael is well-known in the education community as a speaker, author, and thought leader—with expertise in STEM, classroom innovation, and CTE professional learning. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education. Rachael will lead the CTE program at MHS, which combines tailor-made instruction and hands-on learning with the ability to gain certifications and real-life experience through internships, co-ops, and pre-apprenticeships. Rachael holds an MA in educational leadership and has 14 years of classroom teaching experience in a range of subjects, including child development, science, technology, and culinary arts. Her experience includes work as the Network to Transform Teaching State Director, the Professional Learning Director of STEM, and the Arizona State Director for Educators Rising. She is also an author of several childrens' books about careers and business books about STEM and AI in education.

Since 2014, Pete Gurt has served as the 10th president of Milton Hershey School, Kate's alma mater. The Milton Hershey School is a private boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania for K–12 students. The institution was founded in 1909 by chocolate industrialist Milton Hershey and his wife, Catherine Hershey. Pete Gurt is an accomplished academic leader, filling multiple administrative roles during his time at the school. Under his leadership, MHS has grown to record enrollment of more than 2,000 students, launched a program to support young graduates, and established Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning. Reality Life with Kate Casey Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Cameo: https://cameo.com/katecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Balliet is the Senior Manager of Hershey's US Owned Retail in Hershey, PA.  In his role, Steve runs both Hershey's Chocolate World locations, with one in Hershey, PA, and one in Times Square in New York.  Steve began his career at Dorney Park as a seasonal supervisor where he found his passion for the business, particularly in leadership.  Later, Steve took an opportunity to move to Hershey, where he has been for more than 20 years.  In this interview, Steve talks about working for a purpose, from the bean to the bar, and transformational leadership.   Working for a purpose “When you think about Hershey, you think about fun, you think about chocolate, and you think about kids.” The Milton Hershey School, founded in 1920 by Milton Hershey, is a boarding school for orphan boys.  Currently, the school serves thousands of underprivileged kids from all around the country from kindergarten through 12th grade.  The school is funded by the Hershey Company and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts in perpetuity. For Hershey employees, whether they work in the theme park, hotel, factory, or any other business entity, they get to come to work every day knowing that their work serves even more than a profitable business, but that it truly goes to a cause that helps so many people in need.   From the bean to the bar “Our stories are rooted in reality and authenticity.” One of the most iconic aspects of Hershey's Chocolate World is being able to take the factory tour, a dark ride that takes riders through the story of how chocolate is made.  Steve refers to it as being an immersive experience, as it brings guests into a compelling story that is both educational and entertaining. The factory tour was part of Milton Hershey's vision of being able to showcase how the product is made to demonstrate the high-quality standard that goes into each and every piece of candy.  In the 1970s, the popularity of the tour prompted the creation of Hershey's Chocolate World to create the tour as a standalone experience.  Over time, the ride has been updated to reflect continual changes to the story; however, the original track layout and ride system remains unchanged.   Transformational leadership “My day exists to make my team look good.” Steve refers to himself as a transformational leader and is passionate about developing the individuals in the teams that he supports.  Steve defines transformational leadership as taking complex ideas and making them simple so they can be understood and implemented with ease. Transformational leadership also incorporates continuous improvement.  Steve stresses the importance of failing fast and learning from mistakes in the interest of growth and continual development.  Steve says that you should strive to make the guest experience a little better than the day before.   To learn about Hershey's Chocolate World, visit www.chocolateworld.com.  To connect with Steve directly, you can email him at sballiet@hersheys.com.   This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Audio and video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

Deesha Dyer, renowned as the former Social Secretary of the Obama Administration, has made a significant mark as a speaker and creative event strategy consultant. Originally from Philadelphia, Dyer's journey into the political realm is characterized by her unconventional path. Despite starting as a hip-hop journalist, she joined the White House as an intern at the age of 30 while attending community college. During her tenure, Dyer spearheaded numerous high-profile events, notably coordinating the historic 2015 visit of Pope Francis. Her responsibilities extended to orchestrating State Dinners featuring distinguished guests such as leaders from China, Canada, and Italy. Dyer's knack for curating memorable experiences was evident in her bookings, which included performances by iconic figures like Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, and the cast of the Broadway sensation "Hamilton." Now, Dyer took center stage on "The Spark" to discuss her latest endeavor, a captivating memoir titled "Undiplomatic." In this revealing book, she chronicles her personal journey, shedding light on her transition from feeling like an imposter to making a tangible impact. With insights gleaned from her experiences, Dyer offers readers a roadmap for navigating their own paths to success. Her narrative is not just one of professional triumph but also a testament to resilience and determination. Despite facing obstacles, including her unconventional background and self-doubt, Dyer emerged as a trailblazer in her field, and through "Undiplomatic," she aims to inspire others to embrace their uniqueness and harness it as a force for positive change. Furthermore, as a graduate of Milton Hershey School, Dyer's story resonates deeply with individuals from all walks of life. Her journey serves as a reminder that with perseverance and a willingness to challenge conventions, anyone can defy expectations and leave an indelible mark on the world.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month we're taking the time to get to know our hosts and here is part 2 of our interview with Roy. In this episode, Roy shares about his time at Milton-Hershey School, working at Focus on the Family, Camp Monadnock, and ultimately how he ended up at Christian Heritage. If you missed part 1, be sure to go back and watch! Like the episode?Leave us a 5-star review, comment, and share so more people can find us. Subscribe to our podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Monthly Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get our monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ delivered right to your inbox.

Kate met Aisha when she moved into her student home at Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Aisha lived across the hall. After graduating from MHS, Aisha earned a bachelor's degree in human biology from Brown University, where she participated in track and field and was a member of the Heptagonal Championship Team, the Ivy League women's track champions. She went on to complete a medical degree at the Penn State College of Medicine, where she won the Lehigh Valley Hospital Community Service Award, awarded to a medical student who displayed exemplary service in the community; and the Dean's Award, an academic scholarship awarded to a college student who displayed academic excellence. Aisha has been an emergency medicine physician at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut since 2017. Reality Life with Kate CaseyTickets to Live Show 2/28: https://improv.com/irvine/event/reality+life+with+kate+casey/12128905/Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The senior research manager at Meta Reality Labs talks about neural networks and his time at the Milton Hershey School.

The senior research manager at Meta Reality Labs talks about neural networks and his time at the Milton Hershey School.

Why is talent the ultimate value creator?How can you unlock the capacity of your people and a high performance culture?My guest on this episode is Chris Scalia, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Hershey CompanyDuring our conversation Chris and I discuss:Why he believes talent is the ultimate value creator Why it is important that your organization have a strategic narrative that drives clarity and purpose for your workforceWhy the most effective employee listening capabilities give team members a direct voice in shaping strategies and how the business operatesWhy he believes every high performing team is composed of visionaries, pragmatists, and geeksWhy he believes a strong employee value proposition can build trust, increase organizational agility and foster inclusion.His advice for future CHROs on how to be successful in the roleConnecting with Chris ScaliaConnect with Chris Scalia on LinkedIn Learn more about the Milton Hershey School

Algene Sajery was Kate's classmate at Milton Hershey School, a private co-educational boarding school for underprivileged children. Admitted at age 14, her family fled Liberia, West Africa after President William Tolbert was overthrown and murdered in a violent coup d'état. A graduate of Howard University, Algene has dedicated her career to advancing human rights, rule of law, global health, food security, and economic development in the developing world. She previously served as vice president of the Office of External Affairs and head of Global Gender Equity Initiatives at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for the Biden-Harris Administration. She is founder and CEO of Catalyst Global Strategies, LLC, and Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate interviews Diane Howell, her housemother while a student at The Milton Hershey School, a private boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania for K–12 students. The institution was founded in 1909 by chocolate industrialist Milton Hershey and his wife, Catherine Hershey. The school began as a vision shared by Milton S. Hershey and his wife, Catherine, to provide a home and education for orphaned children. That dream has grown into what is now a state-of-the-art multi-campus school and home to more than 2,000 income-eligible children from across the United States. Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate interviews her Milton Hershey School classmate Deesha Dyer. Deesha Dyer is the Founder & CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact firm. Dyer is an award-winning event strategist, community organizer, and sought-after keynote speaker. A 2019 Resident Fellow for the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, her journey began at a community college and led to her role as social secretary for the Obama White House. Dyer worked with the President and First Lady to plan and arrange all official and personal events hosted at the White House. Dyer is also the Co-founder and Executive Director of beGirl.world, an organization that empowers teen girls through global education and travel. Additionally, she oversees Black Girl 44, a scholarship fund for young black women seeking internships in Washington, D.C., and the Deesha Dyer Second Chance Scholarship at the Community College of Philadelphia. Her work has led to her being named Marie Claire's new guard of women changing the world and the Root's most influential African-Americans. She has also been featured in Vogue, Travelnoire, and The Washington Post and in 2022, Deesha was awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the city of Washington, DC. Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A.J. Rinaldi is a residential Administrator at the Milton Hershey School and the Tier one Coach of their multi-tiered systems of support. Prior to his current role, A.J. served as a House Parent and Lead Mentor where he was awarded the Chairman's Medallion of Excellence, was a 2019 CORE Catherine Hershey houseparent of the year nominee, and began the Jr. Gentleman Wrestling program, an afterschool program that utilizes athletics to teach character and leadership to elementary age boys.In addition to his Milton Hershey School contributions, A.J. is an Independent Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker with the John Maxwell Leadership Team. He's the founder of Pit 2 Purpose, a motivational speaking company where he has spearheaded the Fight for Fatherhood initiative in his native South Florida, a campaign that encourages positive male role models and parenting while educating on the numerous societal effects of absent fathers.    Mr. Rinaldi boasts over 18 years of exceptional devotion in youth care and family services from group homes to street gangs. As a facilitator, A.J. has an inspirational and unique style of delivering experience-infused techniques with practical strategies rooted in human behavioral science. However, A.J.'s greatest accomplishment, is being a devoted husband and father to his wife Shavanta, and their 3 young children. If you would like to get in touch with AJ, you can email him at pit2purpose@gmail.com You can also connect with him on Facebook.Mario "Big Hurt" Rinaldi  MMA Highlight Reel

Kate interviews her friend Dan Murray, a friend from Milton Hershey School. They discuss their mutual experiences with absent fathers. Dan and his family left Ireland when he was five, a fact that is not lost on Kate who is still unraveling her own father's mysterious life in Ireland during her childhood. Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  Bobby Kopp is a Heath Science Teacher at Milton Hershey School.  Before pursuing his career as a teacher, Bobby was trained as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh.  Bobby grew up in St. Marys, Pennsylvania where he began his professional healthcare career as an EMT employed at St. Marys Area Ambulance Service.  After college, Bobby developed his nursing experience in the IMCU at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA until he returned home to work in the Emergency Department at Elk Regional Medical Center (now Penn Highlands Elk) for five years.  During that time, he began teaching the Health Occupations Career and Tech program at St. Marys Area High School.  During his three years there, the program developed a Nurse Assisting and EMT program.  He continued working as a Registered Nurse at Pinecrest Manor as a Unit Coordinator for three years until he was hired by Milton Hershey School (MHS).    Bobby has been at MHS since 2018, where he teaches and is an assistant coach for Freshmen Football and Track & Field.  By teaching to the MHS sacred values of Commitment to Mission, Integrity, Positive Spirit, and Mutual Respect, Bobby hopes to help students develop character and work ethic.  His professional style focuses on incorporating technology, hands on learning, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to help students learn how to think on their feet.   More: Intro and Outro music "Vicious Pen" courtesy of Moby Gratis ++

Reality TV Producer and Host Chris DeRosa interviews Kate about her childhood and years at Milton Hershey School. Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Wolfe is the definition of a serial entrepreneur. He sold MyCoupons.com for roughly $23 million in 2000, shortly before the DotCom bubble burst. Jason rolled over his proceeds into successive wins with his companies Direct Response Technologies (acquired by Digital River for $22 million), Jambo Media (for $15 million) and Giftcards.com (by Blackhawk Network for $120 million). Pretty impressive. Even more so when you consider how he grew up. After growing up in the Milton Hershey School, an orphanage founded by Milton Hershey, Jason was living out of his car. He taught himself how to code by using books at the local library and CompUSA's 'Building the Perfect Web'. This led to building the first coupon website and launching his first internet business. From 1995 to 2000, Jason built the business, raising $500k in VC from Jupiter Media and garnering >$1 million in annual sales and 20 million page views per month. Today, he is building GiftYa, GiveInKind, and PerfectGift, which have the potential to be his biggest businesses yet. ​Jason's Challenge; Give more. Be Kind. Pull someone else up. Connect with Jason Wolfe Linkedin Website jason@wolfe.com​ Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy.  How? Click here and Learn more. We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs. Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify

Kate discusses her exeprience as a student at Milton Hershey School, a private boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania for K–12 students. Milton Hershey School began as a vision shared by Milton S. Hershey and his wife, Catherine, to provide a home and education for orphaned children. That dream has grown into what is now a state-of-the-art multi-campus school and home to more than 2,000 income-eligible children from across the United States. By enjoying Hershey's products and the attractions, dining, recreational activities, and resorts across the Hershey destination, you help the Milton Hershey School continue Mr. Hershey's vision and the children realize and meet their full potential. Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life in the #SandwichGeneration can be a tricky balancing act. But Liz and Brandon are learning how to walk through it with an attitude of thankfulness.⁣They are living proof that God's faithfulness and grace gives us strength to walk through the pressures of life through simple obedience. In this episode, our guests are Liz and Brandon Mason. They are Columbia International University alum  and have been on staff at the Milton Hershey School for the last 14 years. Top 3 takeaways from this episode:Opportunities to minister and help others is right in front of usChildren absorb more than we realizeGod is good, God is faithful, and we can still trust Himwww.blueelement.lifeFacebook : Family Leadership PodcastInstagram: Family Leadership PodcastYoutube: Blue Element

Rachael Mann is the new Director of Career and Technical Education at Milton Hershey School. Rachael is well-known in the education community as a speaker, author, and thought leader—with expertise in STEM, classroom innovation, and CTE professional learning. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education. Rachael will lead the CTE program at MHS, which combines tailor-made instruction and hands-on learning.

Keeping its student-centered mission top of mind helps focus the importance of training at Milton Hershey School, a  private residential school for Pre-K through 12th grade children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Craig Wrights,  director of training & organizational development at Milton Hershey School shares how they create meaningful and impactful adult learning for the benefit of the kids they serve. Show Notes: Milton Hershey School focuses time on onboarding and reboarding team members to ensure everyone is aligned with the mission and vision of the school. The school's central training function provides the core and mandatory training for all the employees, and it also supports a wide variety of other training functions to support their adult learners. Milton Hershey School's approach to leadership training includes a cohort model program that lasts eight months and ends with  a "Shark Tank"- style idea pitch.Learn more about Milton Hershey School  Discover more about Catherine Hershey SchoolPowered by Learning earned an Award of Distinction in the Podcast/Audio category from The Communicator Awards and a Silver Davey Award for Educational Podcast. The podcast is also named to Feedspot's Top 40 L&D podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide.Learn more about d'Vinci at www.dvinci.com.

早安！今天是開工日，你好嗎？讓我們來認識一下美國最大巧克力品牌好時Hershey的故事。 前陣子因為一則簡短的外電，標題寫著「這間孤兒院靠一檔海撈560億 真相揭曉驚呆了」，雖然這標題實在太農場，但害我對「這間孤兒院」好奇不已，開始研究孤兒院憑什麼暴賺，原來啊，這家名為好時學院(Milton Hershey School)的機構，是百餘年前Hershey's創辦人Milton S.Hershey捐出持股成立公益信託，所支持的慈善教育機構；我研讀財報後發現，整個慈善運作機制最高明之處，在於該公益信託以一個關鍵的雙重股權設計，不僅牢牢掌握Hershey公司近3成投票權，還推動好時學院成為全美財政最充裕的私立慈善教育機構。 好時股票上市數十年，股價長升長有。為什麼？一來，這是一檔季配息的股票，配息金額不斷增加，迄今股價已經高達218美元，現金股息殖利率仍達到1.9%；二來，Hershey是強勢品牌，即便漲價，消費者仍願意買單，所以在通膨期間，業績相對較不受影響。 》小額贊助老周https://open.firstory.me/user/ckjxnwzo58elm0989tt6w3bf4 》閱讀全文，並訂閱免費電子報 》留言給老周 https://open.firstory.me/user/ckjxnwzo58elm0989tt6w3bf4/comments 》抽獎活動、合作邀約：yourfinnotes@gmail.com Powered by Firstory Hosting

Sal Hanna is a houseparent at Milton Hershey School, a cost-free residential school for children from low-income backgrounds. Students live in small groups of 10-12 in on-campus houses, and each house is overseen by a houseparent couple. After working as a camp counselor, Sal began his career at Milton Hershey School as a houseparent before working to recruit new houseparents. He and his wife, Melissa, loved and missed houseparenting so much that they returned to the role in summer of 2022.

I chatted it up with David Knott, a music educator from Pensilvania. He shared his insights into the importance of using music as part of SEL. We also talked about how consistency plays a big part of growing as an educator and individuals. Check it out! David Knott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dekconductor Milton Hershey School: https://www.mhskids.org/ Elijah Carbajal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carbaeli Register for the Teach Better Conference, this October 14 and 15. Use the code shutupandteach to save $50 on your two day registration. https://teachbetterconference.com/

Matt Ward – Professional Speaker, Author, and Referral Consultant As a business owner and word-of-mouth marketing expert, I think Matt's journey and experience can be incredibly valuable to your listening audience through storytelling and real-world advice that comes from real experience. He's a professional member of the National Speakers Association & has won awards including - 40 Under 40, Chamber Small Business Owner of the Year, Top Web Firm 7 Years in a Row, and Better Business Bureau Torch Award Finalist. Matt's 3 biggest passions are - 1) Helping service-based professionals get more word of mouth referrals 2) Sharing knowledge and encouraging others to share theirs so small business owners can gain insights and learn growth strategies from hearing about others' struggles and successes 3) Living life by the definition of FREEDOM In 1984, At the age of 10, Matt entered the Milton Hershey School, a private tuition-free boarding school in Hershey PA founded by the Chocolate Magnate Milton Hershey. He is the youngest of three boys, the first to graduate high school, and the only one not to go to prison. He is also the only one to sell a business for more than 1 Million Dollars. Matt broke the mold of poverty and bounced back from selling his only car on the streets of Washington DC for $50 in 1997. Matt's story is inspirational and relatable. As a consultant now since 2018, he has realized his passion which is to help small business owners get more word-of-mouth referrals. He published a book on the subject and his latest book is all about doing business with people who bring you joy. Matt believes in providing massive value for your audience/listeners and will provide them with actionable learning objectives that are simple to implement in their lives and businesses and will never outright sell anything. He's a relationship builder at his core and believes firmly in giving without the expectation of getting anything in return. IG & Twitter @ MattWardSpeaks FB - facebook.com/breakthroughchampion LI - linkedin.com/in/mattwardspeaks https://fans.truefanz.com/RichLaMonica https://youtu.be/uqZW4kK8dUQ https://www.themisfitnation.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support

Milton Hershey's Jeff Boger is on the show to talk about how he organizes his players and coaches to operate a high school program using a two-platoon system where players only play on one side of the ball. We also get into the unique challenges a coach at Milton Hershey faces and a recent upgrade made to a facility at Milton Hershey School.

David Knott is a professional percussionist, educational leadership advocate, and professional conductor. He currently serves as a member of the instrumental music faculty at the sweetest band gig on earth, where he coordinates and directs all Middle Division Band activities at Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pa. In 2020 Mr. Knott joined the summer music faculty at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he developed and instructs a class on Tactical Integration of Trauma Informed and Social Emotional Learning Strategies for Music Education.Mr. Knott's previous work experience also includes directing the percussion studio and teaching courses on Percussion for Music Education and Percussion for Music Therapy at Elizabethtown College and Messiah University.As a leadership advocate, he founded the Central Pennsylvania Wind Conductors Society, whose mission is to provide a forum to elevate individual music educators through mentoring, professional collaboration, and performance opportunities for student ensembles.Mr. Knott earned his Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Music Degree in Percussion Performance from Michigan State University. He has also studied with Jack Stamp, John Whitwell and various workshop clinicians to gain extensive conducting background.You can connect with Mr. Knott on Twitter (dekconductor) and LinkedIn.dekconductor@gmail.com"Everything I do I believe will challenge the status quo, I believe in thinking differently. I put students first, placing them in a safe and rigorous environment and provide the tools to allow them to reach their fullest creative self. I just happen to use band instruments to get there. My mission in one word: #Elevate “website: jenrafferty.comFB & IG: @jenraffertymusicClubhouse: @jenraffertyCover Art: https://goodneighborart.com/

In today's episode, we will be talking about winning the internal war after coming back serving any country. How Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD play a big role in their lives making life harder dealing with these emotional issues all the time. Kia Baker US Navy Veteran is coming to talk about this reality. Who is Kia Baker? Kia Baker is the creator and host of “Hot Topics Live,” a live stream interview series, “The Female Veterans Podcast.” The goal of the podcast is to give female veterans a platform to share their real stories, good or bad while changing the prevailing perception that veterans are only men. After serving in the US Navy, she spent 20 years helping other veterans make the transition from active duty to civilian life. Her passion for empowering women and veterans inspired her to broaden her reach by connecting with organizations that advocate for female veterans. Her mission is to shine a light on female veteran stories, help female veterans thrive in life, and advocate for alternative therapies for sick and suffering veterans. Kia holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting and is also an alumnus of the Milton Hershey School. She also works closely with Passageways LTD, a foundation that helps homeless veterans transition back to thriving in life, Arras, an organization that empowers women to exceed their own expectations, and The Barbara Giordano Foundation volunteering to give transformational workshops to female veterans. In addition, she is a member of the board for Hope 4 Veterans, a nonprofit that helps female veterans residing in Florida through peer support. Kia is a graduate of The London Real Academy and now coaches rapid transformation Accelerators for the Academy. Social Media https://www.facebook.com/zakia.baker.7 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gloria-goldberg/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gloria-goldberg/support

Alan Krashesky is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist. As ABC 7's primary news anchor, he currently co-anchors three of ABC 7's top-rated weekday newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. Among Chicago's most trusted news anchors, Krashesky is well-known and respected for both his news anchoring and news reporting. Every newscast he has anchored has consistently been rated No. 1 in the Chicago market. He joined ABC 7 as a general assignment reporter in 1982. Krashesky's reporting in Chicago and abroad has earned high praise. He has earned numerous Chicago Midwest Emmy Awards and a Chicago Headline Club Peter Lisagor Award. He is considered one of the top reporters in the market to cover major domestic and international stories. He gained his first broadcasting experience in college when he was a news anchor on WICB-FM radio in Ithaca, New York. In addition to his career accomplishments, Krashesky has a long and outstanding history of volunteering his personal time for community service. He serves as a mentor for students interested in broadcast journalism and is a local spokesperson for Alzheimer's disease. He is also a member of the Chicago Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Society of Professional Journalists. Krashesky was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but attended the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a residential school for children with financial and social needs.  IN THIS EPISODE…Joe and Alan talk about his impressive career, Alan has been a news anchor for almost 40 years. While the news, its content, and digging into the idea of truth in media is a part of the conversation, Alan's personal story is also incredibly important. Alan talks about his upbringing and how a horrible tragedy led to a life path, while may seem unorthodox, ultimately gave him the stability he needed to become the successful person he is today. Alan advocates for forward progress over perfection. Goals are important, but things can happen along the way that can take you down a different path.   

Description: This week I have a very different kind of episode. I am talking with Sal Hanna who is a recruiter for the Milton Hershey School. Let me read you're a snippet from their website: Milton Hershey School is a cost-free, private school for boys and girls in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Milton and Catherine Hershey founded the school in 1909 with money they earned from the chocolate company. Since then, the lives of more than 10,000 children from working-class families with lower income have been transformed through high-quality education and structured home life. As some of my long-time listeners know I took time out of my career to teach high school math at an inner-city high school in Austin Texas. I did this in my late 40s and I was often approached by people saying they wanted to do what I was doing when they retired. Sal does not recruit teachers but he does for house parents. I want you to listen to our discussion and let me know your thoughts. For the full show notes click here.

Please visit us at http://www.patreon.com/TheCharacterNetwork (www.Patreon.com/TheCharacterNetwork) to help support TCN and help us keep providing these unique and extremely effective research based Bully and Violence Prevention and Character Education Programs to schools around the world, and help more kids who desperately need special intervention. Go to http://www.thecharacternetwork.org/ (www.TheCharacterNetwork.org) to learn more and get involved. Thank you! Public use in schools requires a site license, please visit The Character Network to find out how your school can get these life changing program as a part of the TCN METHOD for school violence and bully prevention. Go HERE for a Free Copy of Jim Lord's Life Changing Breakthrough Novel, Mr. Delaney's Mirror, A Reflection of Your Futurehttps://characternetwork.krtra.com/t/E6KcJXqk8olF (https://bit.ly/GetDelaneysMirrorHere)************** A HERO is someone who does something special to HELP OTHERS. Every hero STARTS as a CHILD, and every Child can CHOOSE to become a Hero... Just like THIS one!On September 13, 1857, a baby boy was born near a town called Derry Church, Pennsylvania. His parents named him Milton. Milton had a difficult time in school because his family moved around a lot. When he was 15-years-old, he got a job as a confectioner's apprentice and he learned all about making candy and other sweets. As Milton grew a little older, he wanted to start his own candy factory. But as hard as he tried, he failed over and over again. He tried to start businesses in three different cities. They all failed. Finally, after moving back to Pennsylvania, he learned how to make chocolate. That's when the name Milton Hershey became famous! He made millions and millions of dollars with his Hershey's Chocolate Company. The factory is located in what is now Hershey, Pennsylvania, a beautiful town with streets like West Chocolate Avenue and Cocoa Avenue. The street lights are shaped like giant Hershey's Kisses, and the whole town smells like chocolate! Milton Hershey HELPED build that town. But he also built something else—a very special school for underprivileged children. He opened his school in 1909, and still today, over a thousand children, pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, attend the Milton Hershey School free of charge, all paid for using money that Mr. Hershey gave to the school. Through the years, tens of thousands of children, who otherwise could not afford it, have had a wonderful and exciting education all made possible by Milton Hershey, a man we remember not only as “The King of Chocolate” but also as a very special HERO. – Jim Lord That's what I know about the beginning of This Hero, and I know that YOU Can Be a Hero TOO!Dear Parents, After years of development, trial, and revision, we are so excited to now share with you the most effective version yet of our Proactive Bully Prevention Program that has proven to "change the culture" at hundreds of campuses across America in profound ways. Research has shown the TCN Method™ to be the single most effective school based Violence and Bully Prevention Intervention of its entire genre. We have hundreds of testimonials from educators describing the results they have gotten, and you can view many of these at http://www.thecharacternetwork.org/Testimonials (www.TheCharacterNetwork.org/Testimonials) This program, The Beginning of a Famous Hero™ is used in conjunction with a companion program called Bully Alert!™ in schools played over the intercom during morning announcements twice or more each school week, and backed up by a common culture which reinforces the principles taught, at every turn, and incorporates the phrases of the academic language during any teachable moment. These two sets of stories work together to convey a common academic language which says, “A bully is a person who hurts others on purpose (even if it's just hurting their feelings) but a HERO is a person who HELPS others. So CHOOSE... Support this podcast

Bob Guyer joins us on Episode Three. Coach Guyer was the Head Football Coach at The Milton Hershey School for twenty-five years. He talks about how setting the expectations (and meeting those expectations) for staff and players will develop your team.

A local poet and school librarian leveraged their common goals to offer a creative writing workshop for area students. The initiative began with Julian “Juelz” Davenport, a writer and poet, who draws upon his own life and experiences, and Jennifer Hendry, a librarian with the Milton Hershey School. They join Smart Talk Friday to explain … Continue reading "Julian “Juelz” Davenport, writer and poet"

Alphonso Nathan is a Sports Psychologist with a keen interest in supporting athletes particularly young athletes. He helps individuals deal with depression, anxiety, and anger management. As a former football player and athlete, Alphonso found his calling in helping talents overcome the challenges that come with sports. He has found great success in his niche which he accredits to being relatable and staying up-to-date with current trends. In this episode, Alphonso walks us through his upbringing, playing sports in school, choosing to pursue Psychology and how he helps his clients as a  Psychologist. You don't want to miss this episode.   Episode Highlights: What attracted Alphonso to the field of psychology What is mental wealth and why everyone should embrace it What is sports psychology  His passion for mentoring younger kids and teens  How athletes can overcome anxiety and burnout Where you can find a sports psychologist or a general psychologist  in your area Alphonso's advice on building confidence and being resilient  Guest Bio: Alphonso Nathan is currently the Vice President of a Private Counseling Practice Brightside Counseling and the Co-Owner of a Psychiatric Practice-Brightside Medical Associates. Alphonso obtained his undergraduate degree in psychology at Bloomsburg University where he also was a multi-year starter and  all-conference letterman on the Bloomsburg University football team. Alphonso then obtained his graduate degree in clinical and counseling psychology at Chestnut Hill College. Prior to college, Alphonso attended  Milton Hershey School, a boarding school for at-risk youth.  Because of his versatile background,  Alphonso has taken specialties in many areas.  He helps individuals deal with depression, anxiety, anger management, and spectrum-based disorders. He serves as a Sports Psychologist. He is a motivational speaker, speaking throughout the United States. He is the co-author of an upcoming book for therapists with a desire to go into a private practice called “ Practice, Success: Steps for Building and Maintaining a Successful Private Practice.  Connect with Alphonso Nathan Follow Alphonso on Instagram Phonz The Therapist webpage  Visit Brightside Counselling website Resources listed in episode  Therapy for Black Girls  Psychology Today Black Mean Heal  The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation  Did you enjoy today's episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email runningischeaperthantherapyolb@gmail.com. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Apple Spotify Google  Get a copy of the book  Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness

Pamela Whitenack, Director Emeritus of the Hershey Community Archives, joins Tim to talk about the story behind Hershey, the iconic candy brand, the company and the small town in Pennsylvania, all the vision of one man, Milton S. Hershey. This episode is an Encore Presentation of another one of our listeners' favorite episodes. It was originally released on April 22, 2019. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_A_Hershey_Story.mp3 If I were to say the word “Hershey,” to you, most likely the first thing you would picture is that iconic American chocolate bar. But there's a story behind that candy bar that all starts with one man who never allowed his failures to have the last word. In the end, he would succeed at the highest levels of business, live a long life and leave a community legacy that continues to this day. In this episode, we talk about Milton Hershey and the Hershey story. Milton Hershey – Pre-Chocolate Bar He was born on September 13th, 1857. Lived in Central Pennsylvania in the village of Derry Church. It wouldn't be long before he was earning a living, quitting his formal education around the age of 13 to serve an apprenticeship. When he was 18 years-old, Milton opened his own candy shop in Philadelphia, but that lasted 6 years and he had to close it after making some poor business decisions. He then moved to Denver where he worked with a caramel manufacturer and learned how to make caramel with a unique recipe that included fresh milk. After less than a year he went to New York City to start wholesale business, and makes another poor business decision on leases that causes that business to fail. At that point, he decides to return to Pennsylvania and launch the Lancaster Caramel Company. He builds that business into the leading national Caramel company and by 1900 was able to sell that business for $1 million. The modern-day equivalent to roughly $1 billion. Milton Discovers Chocolate In 1893, Milton attends the Chicago International Exposition and sees a demonstration of German chocolate-making machinery He bought the equipment and began making chocolate-coated caramels. . Chocolate became a secondary business to caramels throughout the 1890s. In 1903, Milton Hershey builds a mammoth and modern candy-making factory in Derry Church. It opened in 1905. At the same time, he designs a model community to serve as the town for his employees, which would become, Hershey, Pennsylvania. The town featured brick and wood-frame homes, treelined streets with sidewalks, churches, retail and recreational facilities and parks. Milton Hershey School and Philanthropy Milton and Catherine Hershey, who did not have children of their own, decide to create the Hershey Industrial School for orphaned boys, which opened in 1909. Today, that school is known as the Milton S. Hershey School. Boys and girls attend. In 1918, three years after Catherine died unexpectedly, Milton Hershey transferred much of his wealth – the company to the Hershey Trust, which funds the Hershey School. Chronology & Legacy 114 products in 1896. 1900 – the Hershey Bar 1907 – Hershey Kisses 1908 – Included almonds in Hershey Bar 1925 – Included peanuts in Hershey Bar for product called Mr. Goodbar 1938 – Krackel Bar Milton Hershey died at 88 in 1945.  The Hershey Company is one of the leading candy makers in the world with a portfolio of iconic brands.  A partial list of other Hershey brands includes: Reese's York Peppermint Patty Twizzlers Good and Plenty Cadbury and Rolo in North America Milton Hershey School serves 1,9090 students per year.  The M.S. Hershey Foundation, established in 1935, funds educational and cultural activities for local residents. Links Hershey Community Archives Milton Hershey School Hershey Trust M.S. Hershey Foundation The Hershey Company Milton Hershey – Biography.com The Hershey Story 

Coach Goins & Coach Quick are excited to have on Jeff Johnson, VP of HR from Milton Hershey School. Our conversation covers Daily Life issues, Work place balance and just striving to be a better person!!! You will be blessed!!!

John Lawn, President and CEO of Hershey Entertainment, has a unique outlook on his business goals. As a company, their mission focuses around serving their community and the Milton Hershey School, giving them an incredible perspective for the reason behind all they do. Mark sat down with John to talk about his experience with Hershey, thoughts on leadership and the story behind the incredible work they're doing in their community.

Equality and Equity are terms heard frequently in the racial reconciliation conversation. Alex and Angela discuss the subtle difference between these words and the implications of striving for one over the other.  As you listen, you'll learn about the Milton Hershey School for underprivileged children in Pennsylvania and how they strive to give equal opportunities for success to everyone in their community.

Kia Baker is the creator and host of "Hot Topics Live." a livestream interview series, "The Female Veterans Podcast," and "Woman Warrior Stories" for The Veterans Channel. Her Passion for empowering women and veterans inspired her to broaden her reach by connecting with organizations that advocate for female veterans. After serving in the U.S Navy, she spent 20 years helping other veterans make the transition from active duty to civilian life. If all this were not enough, Kia is also a coach at The London Real Academy for Rapid Transformation Accelerators. Kia holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting and is also an alumni of the Milton Hershey School. In this episode, she talks to us about her podcast, being a Mom, healing herself from Fibromyalgia and in the process shares her tips on living her life both productively and happily.

On this week's episode of Milt Talk Legacy Builders host Zahraa Mouzon is talking with successful Business Owner and Entrepreneur Jason Wolfe. After an accident, Jason taught himself how to code which helped him build the first online coupon website. He is currently building the next generation's product for the market. He created, successfully ran and sold three big companies to the public market. Direct Response Technologies and GiftCards.com helped change the technology and transaction making game thanks to Jason. He has had several awards over his time but is most proud of being named the Alumni of the year for Milton Hershey School in 2014.

We cover the Supreme Court's decision on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, controversial college scholarships issued to students of the Milton Hershey School, and Ray Didinger.

In this episode, I had the honor of talking to Deesha Dyer, the former Social Secretary to President Barrack and First Lady Michelle Obama. We talk about her early years and attending the Milton Hershey School, her college years that went a little different than she initially planned and the application she filled out as a community college student to  intern at the White House, that led her to become the Social Secretary to the first Black President of the United States. We also talk about life post White House and thinking back on the 8 years she spent at the White House making history and the ways she continues to make history and impact our community.Deesha is THE example of not being afraid to take a chance and bet on yourself, while creating a legacy. Because it's not about where you start, but the journey down the path leading to where you could end up.  @deedyer267Hook and Fasten

In this episode, I spoke with Jeremy Ulrich, Senior Division Director of Bands at Milton Hershey School in PA, about creating a classroom culture—which we should be revisiting now! We talk through what we need to be doing to establish rapport, set up our classrooms for success, and to have standards for classroom management. These are all great things to start planning as we look forward to the next school year. We have an opportunity now to build back stronger and better than ever!

Olivia Weidemann is the 2nd staff member from the Milton Hershey School to be on The bigEDidea Podcast! Olivia has worked at the Milton Hershey School, in Hershey, PA for four years as a high school math teacher. She is also the Mentoring Our Leaders' Development (or M.O.L.D.) program advisor, where she facilitates mentor relationships and guides the M.O.L.D. student committee to come up with activities and program ideas that will foster the mentor-mentee relationship. Link to the Milton Hershey School website Youtube video for the MOLD program at MHS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bigedidea/message

Join Coffee Beans and Booze for a fun and inspiring interview with Shila's college roommate, Laura Whitmire. Laura is an educator and entrepreneur who opened a soap and candle business during the lockdowns. Treat Yourself Soap & Candle Co. is a creative outlet for Laura, who enjoys teaching others her craft. Hear how Laura's journey started at Milton Hershey School, what surprising gift Shila's husband bought her recently, and what it's like to raise five children in a blended family. Laura is full of optimism and will surely brighten your day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“Sourcer, not sorcerer”: Meet Justin Lee, talent acquisition specialist at Milton Hershey School, where “every kid has a chance to be great” with a free education from this coed boarding school. #ExtremeCarolina @erque_J_lee #podcast #GreatStoriesGreatPeople @miltonhershey

Garry M Gilliam Jr is the founder and CEO of The Bridge. He hails from Harrisburg, PA., having attended the Milton Hershey School and Penn State University. Garry prides himself in his hunger for knowledge and love for giving back to his community. Having graduated from Penn State with multiple degrees (Business Development, Advertising and Psychology) he has always shared a love for bettering our society as a whole. After five seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, Garry Gilliam has founded The Bridge, a new project of developing sustainable 'eco-villages' designed to revitalize inner-city communities, The Bridge is a completely sustainable mixed-use 'eco-village' with housing, retail, co-working, urban agriculture, education center and entertainment. The Bridge develops sustainable communities that revitalize inner cities and in turn eradicate systematic oppression, starting in Harrisburg (Garry's hometown) with an aggressive national expansion to cities such as Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, Detroit and Seattle. The Bridge Harrisburg broke ground last week on November 19th, 2020. “believe in yourself, definitely believe in yourself. There's going to be a lot who don't and just let that up to them. No one else is going to believe in you more than you. And the more you believe in yourself and let that radiate I'm telling you the more and more people will believe in you. So believe in yourself, definitely believe in yourself. Have confidence in who you are and what you are doing most definitely”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-8ud

Tia-Maria and Andrea are joined by Shaun Turner, Senior Director Enrollment Manager and Family Relations to talk about the school and how it has been helpful to kinship families. For assistance or more information about KinConnector, call us at 1-866-546-2111 or visit our website at www.KinConnector.org! To contact an admissions counselor for the Milton Hershey School, call 1-800-322-3248 or visit https://www.mhskids.org/contact-an-mhs-admissions-counselor-prospective-families/ ! More information about the Milton Hershey School Experience can be found here: https://www.mhskids.org/mhs-experience/ Information about Milton Hershey's Virtual Open House sessions can be found here: https://www.mhskids.org/virtual-open-houses/

There aren't words to describe my conversation with THE amazing @katecaseyca from the Reality Life with Kate Casey podcast! From the moment she appeared on my Zoom screen, I felt a connection with her that made me feel like we had known each other forever (spoiler...I think we have!) And we jump RIGHT into the fact that we are birthday twins (we were certainly separated at birth), her photographic memory (her and Bill Clinton share that) and how it ties into 9/11, her home life which led to her time at the Milton Hershey School and the incident that took place during her time there that really shook her, but she was able to eventually get peace about. Then we come back to the present and get into the current state of the world and talk Black Lives Matter, white privilege, the real conversations that need to be had and what she has done to make sure that her children don't have a myopic mindset but instead lead with empathy, compassion and kindness, just like Kate!Reality Life with Kate Casey PodcastPatreon- Wake Up With WEIGOTwitter:@KateCasey@tsfaisonInstagram:@katecaseyca@weigopodcast

Three teenagers are facing felony charges over the homicide of a 17-year-old in Bethlehem. Scranton School officials charged with felony child endangerment after a grand jury investigation says they covered up dangerous levels of lead and asbestos in schools. Voting equipment has been stolen in Philadelphia. Milton Hershey School announces a $350 million plan to create early childcare centers that will provide free education to disadvantaged children.Subscribe to PennLive.com by going to pennlive.com/digitalsubscription/inline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All it takes is one man with a big dream and a heart full of love and kisses. Milton S. Hershey grows up a simple farm boy, son of an entrepreneur father and a Mennonite mother, learning by example the value of “dreaming” and the virtues of fairness and charity. His first job is as an apprentice in a candy shop and the hook is set. After two bankruptcies of his own candy companies, Milton gets the break he needs when a backer helps finance a huge shipment that jump-starts his business. He meets his love Kitty Sweeney in a candy store. After a whirlwind romance, they marry with plans to have many children right away. Milton starts the Hershey Chocolate Company, builds a new factory, starts making Hershey’s Kisses, and founds the town of Hershey. Kitty’s health fails and she’s unable to have the children they so desperately want. Together they start the Hershey Industrial School for orphan boys. Milton’s manipulative banker is furious that he’s giving his profits to orphans. Kitty dies and Milton is crushed with grief; both his business and the orphanage suffer. In Kitty’s honor, he gives his entire fortune of $60 million to their Milton Hershey School. The banker takes control of the company for a time, then tricks Milton into selling the controlling stock to the bank, putting the orphanage and the town of Hershey in jeopardy. The stock market crashes, the banker’s plans fail, and the Hershey Chocolate Company is returned to Milton. Refocused and with renewed inspiration, Milton fully embraces fatherhood to his orphan sons and grows his candy business into global recognition and success. Postscript – Milton even finds a way to serve his country with his candy. By the end of World War II, the entire Hershey plant was producing ration bars at a rate of 24 million a week. For their service throughout World War II, the Hershey Chocolate Company was issued five Army-Navy 'E' Production Awards for exceeding expectations for quality and quantity in the production of the Ration D Bar and Tropical Chocolate Bar. The Hershey factory machine shop even made some parts for tanks and machines during the war. The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate and sugar confectionery.

Singer, musician, composer and teacher Jen Wagner developed a passion for all aspects of music during her time in the Lewisburg Area School District and as a member of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale's Children's Choir. Now a teacher at the Milton Hershey School, she led a group of students in song at the White House and more recently composed a piece performed by students from various schools in a video that has gone viral online.

This week Cris and Kenj exchange untold stories of their humbled beginnings at Milton Hershey School. Find out who was sneaking with boys and who was lying on teachers. As always, listen to us catch up on or kids, career, and overall crazy.

Jason Wolfe sold several companies for huge profits, including GiftCards.com for 120 million dollars. The gifting entrepreneur grew up as an orphan at the Milton Hershey School when his mentally ill mother could not care for him. The lessons learned at the school focused on not just a strong work ethic and structure, but also specific lessons on building businesses with a spirit of generosity. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support this show by going to http://bobbirebell.com/blinkist For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jasonwolfe

Let's take a look at Milton Hershey's objective of creating opportunities, his perspective on wealth and passing it on to heirs and the purpose of the Milton Hershey School at its inception. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Support The Spaniard Show - https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliespaniard Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/charliespaniard   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show: iTunes - https://apple.co/2kxob7j Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Irpy2px7edqbwiwpil2ab2jq4me Stitcher - https://bit.ly/2qUBRPb OR search "Spaniard Show" on any podcast app

On today's show, I break down the direct relationship and dependence that exists between the Hershey Chocolate Co. (and town) and the Milton Hershey School trust, and the interests therein. We also take a look at a new business concept in 1929 called "marketing." Oh, what we take for granted today. Things weren't always they way they are. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Support The Spaniard Show - https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliespaniard Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/charliespaniard   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show: iTunes - https://apple.co/2kxob7j Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Irpy2px7edqbwiwpil2ab2jq4me Stitcher - https://bit.ly/2qUBRPb OR search "Spaniard Show" on any podcast app

We touch on another fun topic today, the actual naming of the town of Hershey. You'll here a variety of the suggestions, as well as the winner (you guessed it!), Hershey. We also take a look at the beginnings of the Hershey Industrial School, or as we know it, Milton Hershey School. For more w/ The Spaniard:   Support The Spaniard Show - https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliespaniard Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/charliespaniard   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show: iTunes - https://apple.co/2kxob7j Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Irpy2px7edqbwiwpil2ab2jq4me Stitcher - https://bit.ly/2qUBRPb OR search "Spaniard Show" on any podcast app

This is the last episode of Season 3!  We do a brief book review on 'Garbage Bag Suitcase' by Shenandoah Chefalo. It's a memoir of Shenandoah's life - filled with difficult years with her mother and a man she thought was her father, and difficult years in foster care, and aging out of the system. This book is Heavy, and made Jihae feel a bit depressed for a day or two. BUT, it's not all depressing. Shenandoah shares her thoughts on how to improve the lives of kids in care, and they include boarding schools (like the Milton Hershey School and The Crossnore School), and fostering the whole family - mostly moms who are losing their kids to the system. Another highlight of reading this memoir was seeing a successful woman who overcame the odds. The children in care are not doomed to be like their parents. Mental illness is not a definitive life sentence for the next generation, neither is drug addiction, or abuse, or any of the things that we are afraid that kids are 'definitely' going to be like. Chris mentioned this teen, Hunter Beaton, from Texas who has started this company that provides great bags for children in foster care. There are so many companies that you can support if you google 'garbage bags for foster kids' or look on social media. The (Good) Word of the Day Gracious words are a honeycomb,     sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. - Proverbs 16:24 Shenandoah had SO FEW people who spoke any words of hope or love to her in her first 20 years of life. We all need to speak words of kindness and hope to those around us - whether they are adults or children, whether they are foster kids, or kids you have borne. Lightbulb moments: Yay for the Toronto Raptors making it to the NBA Finals for the first time in history! Foster care and adoption are HARD! Waiting, not knowing, caring, saying bye - IT'S ALL HARD! But it's all worth it! So, keep on keeping on fellow foster and adoptive friends. Thanks SO MUCH for your support this season, friends! We will be back at the end of July with season 4! If you want to connect on Social Media: Jihae Watson on Facebook Chris Watson on Facebook Fostering Voices on Instagram Jihae Watson on Instagram AND we would LOVE it if you would leave us a review on iTunes! This helps others to find our podcast so we can share these voices from the foster care and adoption community with more people!

Today's guest, Kristen, is a realtor in Jacksonville, FL with every reason to feel intimidated. Like too many children, her father walked out of her life at a young age and to add insult to injury her stepfather, a man she described as "wonderful" died unexpectedly. Kristen's mother was now alone with three children and limited resources so Kristen and her two brothers were sent away to the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA for children from low-income families.Imposter Syndrome, a phrase that often makes the rounds on the internet, is loosely defined as feeling like you do not belong in a professional field or arena where you have "earned a spot." Entertainers, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, have often described feeling like an imposter in "fancy spaces," even if his/her talent brought them there.Kristen has "networked" with men and women in tax brackets many of us only dream of and she describes how fights intimidation. How do you get comfortable in spaces that feel "too good for you"? And by the way, nothing is too good for you. Let's talk about confidence...now! Ready?Kristen Van Riper@KristenSellsJaxwww.KristenSellsJax.comComment below how you fight insecurity and intimidation in professional settings.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/MildlyQualifiedPodcast?auth=yU-LZCJVSVc1OzZ5yEN7zVADs4xght6F)

Pamela Whitenack, Director Emeritus of the Hershey Community Archives, joins Tim to talk about the story behind Hershey, the iconic candy brand, the company and the small town in Pennsylvania, all the vision of one man, Milton S. Hershey. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Hershey_Story_auphonic.mp3   If I were to say the word “Hershey,” to you, most likely the first thing you would picture is that iconic American chocolate bar. But there’s a story behind that candy bar that all starts with one man who never allowed his failures to have the last word. In the end, he would succeed at the highest levels of business, live a long life and leave a community legacy that continues to this day. In this episode, we talk about Milton Hershey and the Hershey story. Milton Hershey – Pre-Chocolate Bar He was born on September 13th, 1857. Lived in Central Pennsylvania in the village of Derry Church. It wouldn’t be long before he was earning a living, quitting his formal education around the age of 13 to serve an apprenticeship. When he was 18 years-old, Milton opened his own candy shop in Philadelphia, but that lasted 6 years and he had to close it after making some poor business decisions. He then moved to Denver where he worked with a caramel manufacturer and learned how to make caramel with a unique recipe that included fresh milk. After less than a year he went to New York City to start wholesale business, and makes another poor business decision on leases that causes that business to fail. At that point, he decides to return to Pennsylvania and launch the Lancaster Caramel Company. He builds that business into the leading national Caramel company and by 1900 was able to sell that business for $1 million. The modern-day equivalent to roughly $1 billion. Milton Discovers Chocolate In 1893, Milton attends the Chicago International Exposition and sees a demonstration of German chocolate-making machinery He bought the equipment and began making chocolate-coated caramels. . Chocolate became a secondary business to caramels throughout the 1890s. In 1903, Milton Hershey builds a mammoth and modern candy-making factory in Derry Church. It opened in 1905. At the same time, he designs a model community to serve as the town for his employees, which would become, Hershey, Pennsylvania. The town featured brick and wood-frame homes, treelined streets with sidewalks, churches, retail and recreational facilities and parks. Milton Hershey School and Philanthropy Milton and Catherine Hershey, who did not have children of their own, decide to create the Hershey Industrial School for orphaned boys, which opened in 1909. Today, that school is known as the Milton S. Hershey School. Boys and girls attend. In 1918, three years after Catherine died unexpectedly, Milton Hershey transferred much of his wealth – the company to the Hershey Trust, which funds the Hershey School. Chronology & Legacy 114 products in 1896. 1900 – the Hershey Bar 1907 - Hershey Kisses 1908 – Included almonds in Hershey Bar 1925 – Included peanuts in Hershey Bar for product called Mr. Goodbar 1938 – Krackel Bar Milton Hershey died at 88 in 1945.  The Hershey Company is one of the leading candy makers in the world with a portfolio of iconic brands.  A partial list of other Hershey brands includes: Reese’s York Peppermint Patty Twizzlers Good and Plenty Cadbury and Rolo in North America Milton Hershey School serves 1,9090 students per year.  The M.S. Hershey Foundation, established in 1935, funds educational and cultural activities for local residents. Links Hershey Community Archives Milton Hershey School Hershey Trust M.S. Hershey Foundation The Hershey Company Milton Hershey - Biography.com The Hershey Story  About this Episode’s Guest Pamela Whitenack Pamela Whitenack Photo Credit: Tim O'Brien Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Ms.

Have you ever wondered how Hershey chocolate came to be so popular? Harvard Business School professor Nancy Koehn discusses the life and vision of Milton Hershey, the entrepreneur and philanthropist behind the Hershey chocolate bar, the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the Milton Hershey School.

This episode is dedicated to everyone who gets to take students to festival. Our goal is to help you streamline the logistics of festival prep while ensuring your ensemble sounds great and everyone has a great time. Joining me in the discussion is David Knott, music education specialist, professional percussionist, leadership advocate, conductor, and middle school band teacher at the Milton Hershey School.

Jason Wolfe is an entrepreneur through and through. After growing up in the Milton Hershey School, an orphanage founded by Milton Hershey, Jason found himself living out of his car.   He taught himself how to code by using books at the local library and CompUSA's 'Building the Perfect Web'. This led to building the first coupon website and launching his first internet business. From 1995 to 2000, Jason built the business, raising $500k in VC from Jupiter Media and garnering >$1 million in annual sales and 20 million page views per month.   MyCoupons.com sold for roughly $23 million in 2000, shortly before the DotCom bubble burst.   Jason rolled over his proceeds into successive wins with his companies Direct Response Technologies (acquired by Digital River for $22 million), Jambo Media (for $15 million) and Giftcards.com (by Blackhawk Network for $120 million).   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.     Connect with Jason Linkedin Website jason@wolfe.com

While at the Milton Hershey School, Jerry and Paul were split into different houses, with administrators often blaming Paul for any slip in Jerry's grades. Paul was small and ornery, which often got him into trouble with both students and adults.Eventually, Paul was given a choice: Shape up or leave. So, as a seventh-grader, Paul was forced to make a decision that he would come to regret for the rest of his life. A warning: This episode contains descriptions of abuse that may not be suitable for some listeners.Want more Here's What I've Heard? Gain access to bonus content, like mini episodes and photos, by becoming a patron of the show. As little as $3 per bonus gets you in! Musical direction was provided by Julia Cannon, featuring Bobby Steinfeld on piano. Here's What I've Heard is produced by Courtney Abud and Craig Brown.

After a hard-fought battle on many sides, the custody dispute was settled by a judge—Jerry and Paul would attend the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Started in 1910 by Milton S. Hershey as an industrial school for orphaned boys, the school was meant to be a safe haven. But while some boys thrived, others floundered—and sometimes for reasons outside of their control. What would the outcome be for Jerry and Paul?A warning: This episode contains descriptions of abuse that may not be suitable for some listeners.Want more Here's What I've Heard? Gain access to bonus content, like mini episodes and photos, by becoming a patron of the show. As little as $3 per bonus gets you in! Thanks a million to our newest patron, Paula Knapp!Musical direction was provided by Julia Cannon, featuring Bobby Steinfeld on piano. Here's What I've Heard is produced by Courtney Abud and Craig Brown.

Peter Gurt, president at Milton Hershey School (PA), speaks with us about servant leadership, life at a boarding school, and his acting background.

Episode 12 has a special guest...Cupcakes Most Wanted founder, Leah Baker Fowler, is a bright, talented, purpose driven 14-year old foodpreneur who loves baking. Inspired by playful times in the kitchen with her big sister and an encouraging “yes you can” from her grandmother, Leah started Cupcakes Most Wanted under the brilliant tutelage of her mother, Tia Baker, Cupcake’s Chief Operating Officer and breast cancer survivor. Leah’s tenacious work ethic and dazzling creativity has resulted in a flavorful array of much sought after cupcakes that are each named after the person behind their inspiration. Leah’s signature cupcake—and favorite flavor—is Nan’s Sassy Sweet Potato, inspired by the sassy sweet potato pie recipe that made her great-grandma Thelma Eddings famous among friends and family. The recipe behind Cupcakes Most Wanted success includes entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Leah and Tia recently established The Leah Baker Fowler Fund with POISE Foundation to provide support to children fighting battles against cancer, as well as other charitable interest as determined by the mother-daughter team. Leah’s interest in helping children with cancer was stirred by her mother’s triumphant battle against breast cancer, her natural philanthropic leanings, a desire to share her good fortune with others and to make a difference in the world.From its inception, Cupcakes Most Wanted has served a steady stream of satisfied customers and is a sought-after brand. Some of its clients include:· Google· Girls Coalition of Southwest PA,· Children’s Museum · Gwen’s Girls· CORO PittsburghLeah has been asked to speak and share her story of entrepreneurship by organizations such as Girls Coalition of Southwest PA, Miller African Centered Academy, Mercer County NAACP, Urban Pathways Charter School and Food for Thought, a mentoring program which explores cooking, health, justice, and possible careers all through food related activities. In addition to running Cupcakes Most Wanted, Leah is enrolled at the Milton Hershey School, where she is diligently studying to secure her future and the long-term success of her family company. This week's sponsor is Skylove Images. If you want great photos captured call Bryant TODAY at 404-429-7014. He can take a snapshot or video of any occasion you have! Check him out on IG @skyloveimages See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kayvon Asemani, a native of Baltimore and a 2014 graduate of the Milton Hershey School for at-risk youth in Hershey, Pa., has a fascinating story to tell. While his young life has been marred by tragedy (explained in Part I, if you missed it), he has long been guided by his passion and creativity. Today, Asemani, […] The post Part II: Hip Hop Artist Kayvon Asemani on Building His Brand and Controlling His Destiny appeared first on KWHS.

Kayvon Asemani, a native of Baltimore and a 2014 graduate of the Milton Hershey School for at-risk youth in Hershey, Pa., has a fascinating story to tell. While his young life has been marred by tragedy (explained in Part I, if you missed it), he has long been guided by his […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kayvon Asemani, a native of Baltimore and a 2014 graduate of the Milton Hershey School for at-risk youth in Hershey, Pa., has a fascinating story to tell. While his young life has been marred by tragedy, he has long been guided by his passion and creativity. Today, Asemani, a Wharton […] See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kayvon Asemani, a native of Baltimore and a 2014 graduate of the Milton Hershey School for at-risk youth in Hershey, Pa., has a fascinating story to tell. While his young life has been marred by tragedy, he has long been guided by his passion and creativity. Today, Asemani, a Wharton junior studying economics, is a […] The post Part I: Hip Hop Artist Kayvon Asemani on Building His Brand and Controlling His Destiny appeared first on KWHS.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar with Matt Bergman, Featured Teacher, "Amazing Digital Projects for All Students with Google Tools", August 20, 2016. We are so excited to have Matt on Classroom 2.0 LIVE as our Featured Teacher for the month of August! Webinar description: It has been said that a good picture is worth a thousand words - and students of all ages can use pictures to develop and convey what they know. Google Apps, Extensions, and Add-ons are amazing tools that students of all ages can use to create digital projects that allow them to demonstrate knowledge and express themselves. Join Matt Bergman as he shares how you can combine the power of Google, images, and videos to develop powerful learning experiences for all students. In addition to discussing the tools, Matt will share examples of how they can be used in the classroom. Matt Bergman is a former teacher and currently serves as a K-12 Technology Integration Specialist at the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA. He is responsible for helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms while providing ongoing professional development throughout the school year. Matt has served as a graduate instructor and online course designer in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. He is a member of CAST’s Professional Learning Cadre, who works with educators across the country to implement the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Matt is passionate about sharing his knowledge of technology integration and designing accessible learning environments that work for all students. http://bergman-udl.blogspot.com/

The Milton Hershey School is the richest and wealthiest K-12 residential school in the world. Its $12 billion trust fund, financed by sales of the iconic Hershey candy, eclipse that of Cornell, Dartmouth, and Johns Hopkins combined. Even more stunning is that the school for orphans owns The Hershey Company and not the other way around.

As the twentieth-century drew to a close, the School’s Board of Managers creatively interpreted the Founder’s mission and tried to turn the refuge for extremely needy children into more of a middle-class boarding school. The alumni “Homeguys” challenged the Board and, after a decade of legal struggle and national publicity, won the battle to reclaim the soul of the school.

Johnny O’Brien, an orphan who lived at the school growing up, helped to lead the successful alumni protest. In a shocking turn of events, he was then selected to become Milton Hershey School’s eighth president and tasked with restoring the mission, morale, and character-building culture of “the Home.” He would need all his orphan resilience, Princeton and Johns Hopkins wisdom, and his good friends, to transform this unusual and remarkable school.

In a riveting and haunting account, O’Brien tells a universal story about the vulnerability of needy children, describes the madness that consumed his beloved brother, explores the cruelty of bullies—both young and old, exposes the corrupting influence of money, and shows how the Milton Hershey School continues its sacred mission of saving thousands of America’s neediest children. Johnny O’Brien is the former president of the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA. He spent his formative years from age 4 through 18 as a student at the School where he emerged as a leader of his Class of 1961 in sports, academics, and student government. He earned degrees in psychology and education at Princeton and Johns Hopkins Universities. Throughout his career, which includes serving as a Princeton University Trustee, he has specialized in education and issues related to leadership. He founded Renaissance Leadership, an executive leadership coaching firm, in 1978. He has been a keynote speaker, seminar leader and high performance coach for more than 50,000 managers and executives at leading American companies including Pfizer, AT&T, and American Express. He lives in Easton, Maryland and Vero Beach, Florida with his wife Gail.

A hugely successful businessman and entrepreneur, American candy magnate Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine were unable to have children of their own, so the couple set up a trust in 1909 and created the Hershey Industrial School for fatherless, healthy, Caucasian boys. Ever since its creation, the huge legal trust has poured profits from the candy business into this charitable venture, and is legally stipulated to do so in perpetuity. Since the inception of what is now known as the Milton Hershey School, the institution has become the nation s richest residential facility for impoverished youth and the richest private school. As Bob Fernandez reveals in The Chocolate Trust: Deception, Indenture and Secrets at the $12 Billion Milton Hershey School, the school was established to help poor children in need. In fact, Milton Hershey forced widows to sign indentures, or contracts, for their boys so that they could benefit from his charity. The boys themselves lived and worked on the dozens of dairy farms integrated into Hershey s milk chocolate empire. The author also divulges that through the years, the school has been laden with scandal, racism and sexual misconduct, and plagued with a myriad of political and financial conflicts. Throughout this thoroughly researched work, Fernandez poses serious questions about the quality of care offered over the last century by this multi-billion-dollar institution. The author also discloses how monies generated by Hershey s assets have created temptations for those overseeing the Trust, including when Trust and state officials diverted tens of millions of dollars earmarked for the students welfare into a medical center for Pennsylvania State University, claiming there were not enough orphans in America to help. The Chocolate Trust also reveals that, for years, no national experts on at-risk children, residential education, childhood education, child psychology or poverty were appointed to the Trust s board. A number of chapters in the book explore the unfortunate circumstances and scandals that have taken place throughout the school s history with response to admitting children of color, rejecting a student with HIV for admission, as well as various tragedies that occurred involving students due to the school s policies. In an ironic twist, the book s last chapter examines the role of charity-controlled Hershey Chocolate in sourcing its cocoa from African farms that utilize forced child labor.