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Inside Out-of-School Time hosted by the 21st CCLC NTAC
Each month, members of the 21st CCLC NTAC team have opportunities to conduct interviews with out-of-school time practitioners and subject matter experts in a range of roles. Listen and learn about strategies and best practices that will help your Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program succeed!
Inside Out-of-School Time hosted by the 21st CCLC NTAC
Leading With Heart – Carla Jones-Wiley on Building Strong OST Teams and Purposeful Programs
In this special bonus episode of Inside Out-of-School Time, host Karin Wolfe sits down with Carla Jones-Wiley, program director at Spring Independent School District, to talk about what it takes to build a thriving 21st CCLC program. Carla shares her approach to intentional hiring, leadership development, and staff empowerment — and how those practices create ripple effects for students and communities.
From AI camps and STEM-focused summer learning to meaningful partnerships with steering committees, this conversation shines a light on how strong leadership and purposeful planning can spark opportunity and transformation — not just for students, but for everyone involved in OST.
Tune in to hear how Spring ISD is keeping students inspired and teams empowered through leadership that leads with heart.