School: After Hours

In this insightful episode, I delve into effective strategies for wrapping up the 1st half of your youth program's semester while preparing for the new year ahead. With an emphasis on reflection, evaluation, and forward-thinking, I share practical ti...

Join Dre'mon Miller, the founder of Street Smartz Over Safety, as he discusses the power of collaboration, accountability, and community engagement in youth development. Discover how his program supports not only young men but also girls, preparing t...

Join us as we do a LIVE recording at the VPOST (Virginia Partnership for Out-Of-School-Time) 15th annual conference. We wrapped up the conference with a vibrant discussion with guests Dr. Virginia Patterson, Executive Director of Mentor VA, and Sharo...

In this episode of "School After Hours," host J. Lee delves into the art of planning holiday and special events as the school year unfolds into the busy fall season. This discussion is timely as educators and youth program planners enter a period pac...

In this captivating episode, we were joined by the insightful Teri Wilson, who shared valuable strategies for boosting student engagement through innovative programming and the use of cultural capital. The discussion centered around practical advice ...

In this insightful episode of our podcast, we explore the critical role of relationship-building in classroom behavior management with education expert Ms. LaTisha Ware. She emphasizes the need for establishing strong connections with students, setti...

In this episode, school counselor Carol Miller shares her insights and expertise on how teachers can effectively manage behaviors and emotions in the classroom. She emphasizes the importance of building confidence in educators and understanding that ...

In this episode, Juan Alvarado discusses the importance of building relationships with staff, parents, and the community to influence the culture of afterschool programs. He emphasizes the power of listening, having courageous conversations, and lead...

Discover how to effectively use social media to build brand awareness and market your after-school program in this episode. We've teamed up with Markia Baker and Navi Johnson from NM Legaci Marketing to bring you a playbook of strategies that blend y...

In this episode, our guest Darye Henry discusses after-school programming from an entrepreneur's perspective. Darye shares his experience of watching his mom start an after-school program and how his involvement prepared him for his role as a CEO and...

Master the art of planning a successful summer program in this episode of School After Hours. Join host J. Lee as she takes you through her tried and true strategies for preparing for summer program planning. Discover the importance of conducting fee...

Discover the future of after-school programs with Principal Monica Murray of John Marshall High School, as she shares the innovative approaches taken to prepare students for the world beyond academia. Take a peek behind the curtain of education's evo...