season 3

Get ready to pivot like a pro! In today's episode of School: After Hours Podcast, we're diving into the importance of adapting to unexpected situations and making the most out of it. You won't want to miss Ellen Victoria Lucky's inspiring story of h...

Get ready to be inspired and empowered! Join us for a conversation with Stacy Baugues (CEO of Power Up Fitness) as she shares her journey into out-of-school time programming and how she came up with the game-changing concept of Power Up Fitness. We'...

Are you ready to experience the excitement of a live podcast recording? Join us at the BOOST Conference where we hosted our 1st live event that you won't want to miss. Our guests Alexis Steines (VP of Field Outreat at Afterschool Alliance) and Ben T...

From interviewer to interviewee! It's my turn in the guest chair on my own show, and I couldn't be more thrilled! My husband is grilling me on all things BOOST Conference - from panelist picks to prepping tips. Get ready to discover the inside scoop...

School Boards! School boards are a major part of our national conversation right now but many people aren't even familiar with the kind of power, authority, and effect they have on school policies, budgets, student outcomes, and more. Today we're go...

In this episode, we talk with grant collaborator Shavon Dotson about how to write a slam-dunk grant proposal.  In this conversation, we talk about:  The importance of knowing the grant requirements before you apply Creating a realist...

The Virginia Partnership for Out-of-School-Time (VPOST), is a statewide public-private partnership committed to developing and expanding academic, social, emotional, and physical supports and services to school-age children and youth in Virginia dur...

In this episode, we are shedding light on the wonderful impact mentoring programs have on our youth and our communities. In recognition of National Mentoring Month, I thought it would be great to have two young people share their experience with men...

In this episode, I re-introduce myself to the audience and share how I got started in afterschool programming. Also, I talk about my new business and the podcast being featured at a major afterschool conference in 2023.  Connect With Us Websi...

From camp counselor to founder, Dr. Sonia Toledo shares with us her career journey in afterschool programming and how she started her program, Dignity of Children. Join us as we talk about the impact of her program and how it's empowering youth to e...

In this episode, we talk about the important aspects of partnership with Keyshawn Phelps and Tony Stanford from The Academy of Goal Achievers. In our last conversation with the founder of The Academy of Goal Achievers, Courtnie McIntosh, she mention...

In this episode, Nathan talks with us about his career path in Out-of-School-Time programming and how he was introduced to social emotional learning (SEL) and restorative justice. We also discuss: the importance of building relationships with st...