School: After Hours
School After Hours Podcast is a dedicated space for exploring the impact, challenges, and successes of afterschool programs—an often-overlooked yet essential part of youth development. This podcast sheds light on the educators, program leaders, and community partners who work tirelessly to provide enriching experiences for students beyond the classroom. By sharing their stories, insights, and best practices, we aim to elevate the conversation around afterschool programs and advocate for the resources and recognition they deserve. So join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to see what we are going to talk about next.
School: After Hours
Latest Episodes
S 6 EP 5: The Power of Closure - Capturing Program Impact
In this engaging episode, I dive into a crucial yet often neglected aspect of out-of-school time programs—closure. This episode guides listeners through a comprehensive discussion on the importance of the program wrap-up. Stay with me as I high...
S 6 EP 4: Coming Back Strong - Highs, Lows, and What's Next
We are back from a brief hiatus to share some updates on the business and our upcoming projects. This episode is a personal reflection on what has been a transformative year for me as I stepped into the role of a program provider. This experien...
S 6 EP 3: Beyond The Mission Statement: Real Strategies For Program Culture feat. Michael Garcia
Join us for an insightful discussion with Michael Garcia on the critical aspects of building a positive program culture for youth development. In this episode, Michael emphasizes the importance of creating safe, healthy, and happy environments ...
S 6 EP 2: Mastering Transitions: Turning Downtime Into Engaging Activities feat. Eva Jo Meyers
In this episode, we sit down with Eva Joe Meyers, a seasoned youth development expert and co-creator of the Spark Deck. They discuss the creation and impact of Spark Decks—sets of cards designed to help youth development professionals and educa...
S 6 EP 1: Attendance Matters: Building Stronger Schools and Communities feat. Johnetta Moore
In this episode of the School After Hours podcast, we dive into the critical topic of student attendance with attendance strategist Johnetta Moore. Discover how attendance impacts not only the school environment but also after-school programs, ...