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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 78 episodes
School: After Hours
Latest Episodes
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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36:36
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...
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27:29
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, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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29:49
S 5 EP 10: Empowering Youth with Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Skills feat. Kerwyn Phillip
In this engaging episode of the School After Hours podcast, Jaylee welcomes Kerwyn Phillip to delve into the critical topic of financial literacy in out-of-school programs. As financial literacy gains traction in educational settings, Kerwyn sh...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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18:23
S 5 EP 9: Cultivating Joy and Resilience in Kids Through Storytelling feat. Gina Prosch
In this episode, we sit down with Gina Prosh, an esteemed author and educator, to explore the profound impact of cultivating positive emotions in children. Gina shares her inspirational journey from academia to writing, leading to the dev...
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28:39