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Conversations about the challenges military-connected kids face as they navigate multiple education systems from birth through high school.
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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Description: Listen as one military family shares their journey with fostering and adoption.
Show notes:
The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from the
Scott Spouses’ Club
https://www.scottspouseclub.com/
Bio: Jessica Chung
Jessica Chung, A veteran, a military spouse, and a mother of four. Jessica is an advocate for foster care and the foster to adopt process. She also helps support those with children who have special needs. Jessica has dedicated her life to service. Starting as a teenager volunteering a retirement home. At age 18 Jessica join the United States Army.
She married her husband of almost 13 years, Timothy Chung, in 2009. The two of them have two biological children, one adopted child, and one foster child. When she is not taking children to extracurricular activities and doctor's appointments you can find Jessica volunteering in her current community. Jessica has served on many military installations as a FRG leader, AFTB instructor, master resiliency trainer, and spouses club president. She has also served as foster parent support group leader and has taken pride in helping other military foster families go through the ICBC process. Jessica’s whole goal in life is to make sure she makes a difference in every community that she touches period. Leave the world a better place than you found it.
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Kansas Representative Sharice Davids, former Military Child and member Ho-Chunk Nation, shares how maintaining connections to her tribal members and military community shaped her views of the world.
Show Notes:
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous funding from the
Ft Hood Spouses Club.
https://forthoodspousesclub.org/
Bio: Sharice Davids
Representative Davids was raised by a single mother, who served in the Army for 20 years. After graduating from Leavenworth High School, she worked her way through Johnson County Community College and the University of Missouri-Kansas City before earning a law degree from Cornell Law School. As a first generation college student who worked the entire time she was in college, Rep. Davids understands the importance of quality public schools and affordable higher education. It is that foundation that allowed her to go on to a successful career, focused on economic and community development, which included time as a White House Fellow under President Barack Obama.
When she was sworn into the 116th Congress, Rep. Davids became one of the first two Native American women to serve in Congress. Rep. Davids has centered her work in office on putting Kansans first, fighting to limit the influence of special interests and make health care more affordable and accessible to everyone. She is a resident of Roeland Park.
Guest Host: Anna Startzell
Anna Startzell is an Army spouse and mom to four military-connected children. She is the Grant Writer for the Fund Development team at the Military Child Education Coalition. Prior to joining MCEC, she worked with veterans and military spouses to help them seek civilian employment. She has also held several roles in higher education and nonprofits, including the West Point Association of Graduates, Old Dominion University, and the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Between her undergraduate and graduate studies, she served as an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps team member and leader. Born and raised in Oklahoma, she is a proud citizen of the Cherokee and Chickasaw nations. Anna holds a BA from Vassar College in History and an MPA from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Description: Oklahoma is helping military students successfully transition through Purple Star Initiative. Oklahoma’s Senator John Montgomery and Representative Daniel Pae chat with Andi Janoe, Director of Implementation at MCEC, about Bill SB 54 and its impact on military families.
This podcast was brought to you by the generous support of the Offutt Officers’ Spouses’ Club.
Show Notes:
https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools
http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2021-22%20ENR/SB/SB54%20ENR.PDF
https://legiscan.com/OK/legislation/2021
https://kfor.com/news/gov-stitt-signs-bill-designating-oklahoma-as-a-purple-heart-state/
Bio: Daniel Pae
Daniel Pae currently serves as the state representative for House District 62. Before he was elected to the state legislature, Daniel worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Lawton City Manager’s Office. Born and raised in Lawton, Daniel is a proud graduate of Lawton High School’s Class of 2013. During his time at LHS, Daniel served in Student Council, Media Productions, and National Honor Society. He was the state champion for the Lions Club Speech Contest and the recipient of the Hugh Bish Award, which is given to the top student in each graduating class. Daniel graduated from the University of Oklahoma with two majors in economics and political science, two minors in history and international area studies, and a master’s degree in public administration. Daniel served as OU’s Student Body President, along with volunteering his time with The Oklahoma Group, Loveworks Afterschool Leadership, and Generation Citizen. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude with a 4.0 grade point average. Daniel received numerous scholarships, honors, and awards during his college career, including the Carl Albert Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Carl Albert Capitol Scholars, and Henderson Scholarship. He was named to PE-ET Top Ten Senior Honor Society, OU Homecoming Royalty, and as a Big Man on Campus. Daniel also received the President’s Award for Outstanding Sophomores, the Regents’ Award for Outstanding Juniors, and the Outstanding Senior Man Award. He was named the recipient of the 2017 Carl Albert Award, which is the most prestigious award given to a student by the OU College of Arts and Sciences based on academics, moral force of character, and promise of future service to the state and nation. In his hometown, Daniel serves on the Young Professionals of Lawton Board of Directors, Leadership Lawton Fort Sill Board of Directors, and Marie Detty Youth & Family Services Board of Trustees. Additionally, he serves on the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma Board and The Oklahoma Academy Advisory Council. He is a graduate of Leadership Lawton Fort Sill Class 28, the 2019 Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills, the inaugural City of Lawton’s Citizens Academy, and Leadership Oklahoma Class 33. Whenever he has free time, he enjoys going on unexpected adventures with family and friends, working out at the gym, and reading books from the Lawton Public Library. Daniel regularly goes to the movie theater, especially if there is a new Disney-Pixar film that is released
Bio: John Montgomery
“John Michael Montgomery was born and raised in Lawton and graduated from Eisenhower High School. He began college at Cameron University before transferring to the University of Oklahoma and completed a B.A. in International Studies. Montgomery finished work at OU for his M.A. in Global Affairs in summer 2019. Montgomery works in the financial services industry and founded his own investment advisory firm, Invictus Investment Advisors in 2019.
Prior to election to the Senate in 2018, Montgomery served four years in the House beginning in 2014. Montgomery currently serves in the Senate as Vice Chair for the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation.
Montgomery continues to live in Lawton with his wife, Kylee, their daughter, and two dogs. Kylee teaches in Lawton Public Schools.”
Bio Andi Janoe
Andi Janoe is currently serving as the MCEC Director of Implementation to deliver services and resources to students, parents, and school professionals who serve military-connected children. As an active duty military spouse and parent to two military children, the information she has learned personally while working for MCEC for the past four years has been invaluable. Additionally, as an educator and school counselor with over ten years of experience in five different school systems, she is passionate about providing support to fellow educators. She is committed to leading the way forward so that when a parent or educator thinks about academic and social-emotional transitions for military children, they think of the Military Child Education Coalition as their go-to organization for resources, education, and support.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
We chat with Lisa Molinari, Vice President of Operations at Orion Military Scholarship, about the opportunity for military kids to experience a stable high school experience through boarding school. Then we will have Riley, an Orion Scholar, share why he decided to try boarding school and how being a military kid has made this transition easier.
Show Notes:
https://www.orionmilitary.org/
Bio:
Lisa Molinari - VICE PRESIDENT, Operations
Lisa is a licensed attorney and military family columnist for Stars and Stripes, the newspaper for the US Armed Forces at home and abroad. As Navy spouse to Francis for 24 years, and as a mother of three, Lisa understands the impact of frequent PCS moves on military children, and the challenges of finding good educational opportunities.
Riley
- Attends St. George’s School (Newport, RI) beginning Fall 2021
- Active-duty Army family
- Currently stationed in Cuba
- Moved seven times, attended eight schools
- Science enthusiast, interested in Microbiology
- Interests include distance running, skiing, guitar, surfing, sailing, mountain biking, stock market
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Mildenhall Spouses' Association and Military Spouses' Association 29 Palms.
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Chance McGlothlin, a National Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) and licensed high school counselor, has a candid conversation about today’s teenagers and how as parents we need to find a way in so we can build conversations around emotional health and the importance of real friends.
Show Notes:
Military OneSource: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/suicide/
Barry Robinson: https://www.barryrobinson.org/
Bio:
Chance has 14 years of experience in the education setting. He has worked as a high school math teacher, business teacher, and for the past five years he has worked as a high school counselor. While in this role as School Counselor, Chance served as the sponsor for the Student 2 Student program at Leesville High School. Chance has worked side by side with Military Transition Consultants, Military Family Life Counselors, and served on a range of committees aimed at bettering the overall experiences military dependents have as they transition from high school to high school. Creating a sense of belongingness, 100% acceptance, and an overall sense of community has been the primary objectives that has driven Chance’s 14-year career in education. Chance earned his Master’s degree in Counseling with an emphasis on School Counseling. He is a Nationally Certified Counselor and is a certified K-12 Counselor in Louisiana and Texas.
This podcast has been brought to you thanks to the generous support from:
Fort Lee Area Spouses' Club
https://www.fortleeareaspousesclub.com/
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Dr. Yalda Uhls will discuss the importance of storytelling and how it relates to our children and how parents can use the power of media to support their parenting.
Show Notes:
https://www.scholarsandstorytellers.com/
http://www.yaldatuhls.com/popular-writing/
Bio:
Yalda T. Uhls is an internationally recognized, award-winning research scientist, educator and author, studying how media affect young people. Her peer reviewed research has been featured in many news outlets including NPR and the NY Times. As a big believer in bridging research and practice, along with many years of translational work for lay audiences, Uhls recently founded The Center for Scholars & Storytellers, affiliated with UCLA. Uhls is also an adjunct professor at UCLA where she does research on how media affect the social behavior of tweens and teens and teaches a class on Digital Media and Human Development and is the author of the parenting book Media Moms & Digital Dads: A Fact not Fear Approach to Parenting in the Digital Age. In her former career, she was a senior movie executive at MGM and Sony. Dr. Uhls knowledge of how media content is created and the science of how media affect children inform her unique perspective.
This Podcast was brought to you through the generous funding from the Academy Spouses’ Club.
http://www.usafasc.org/
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Thomas McGirr shares his story as a survivor of childhood cancer and how it’s impacted his future path.
Show Notes:
https://dukechildrens.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/
https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from Eielson Spouses Club- Eielson AFB- AK.
Eielson Spouses' Club (eielsonspousesclub.com)
Thomas McGirr is the 19-year-old son of a Retired Special Operations Solider and grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina near Fort Bragg. Currently a sophomore at Appalachian State University, Thomas is majoring in Psychology and minoring in American Sign Language. As a childhood brain cancer survivor he hopes to take his experience and help others as a Child Life Specialist.
Thomas is celebrating his 10th anniversary of being cancer free this year!
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Understanding the foster care process and how military families are some of the best resource families available to those disadvantaged children.
Show Notes:
Funder: Kirkland Spouses’ Club
Kirtland Spouses' Club - Home (kirtlandspousesclub.com)
Bio:
Antwone Robinson has over 9 years of experience in the social services field. For the past 7 years, Antwone has worked for Oklahoma Human Services in a variety of roles. For the past 4 years, he’s been a major contributor to building up the foster care community in Comanche County, OK. Driven by the desire to help children and families live healthy and productive lives, Antwone takes great pride in recruiting/developing resource parents to care for children in Oklahoma’s foster care system. Antwone has been recognized by his peers and leadership team for his exceptional commitment and service to children and families.
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
National Military Family Association is offering parents of eligible military-connected children with exceptional needs, the opportunity to receive a free, special education curriculum that will empower them to be their child’s best advocate.
Show Notes:
National Military Family Association: https://www.militaryfamily.org/
Arc@School Curriculum: https://thearcatschool.org/advocacy-curriculum/
NMFA Free Special Education Curriculum: https://www.militaryfamily.org/free-special-education-curriculum/
This Podcast was made possible thanks to the generosity of the Maxwell- Gunter’s Spouses’ Club
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Lilly Rivera from Gender Spectrum will be sharing how creating gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens aids in finding gender congruence.
Show's Notes:
Gender Spectrum:
https://www.genderspectrum.org/
This podcast has been made possible thanks to Cannon Spouses Club https://www.cannonspousesclub.org/ “Making Connections & Building Friendships”
and Fort Gordon Spouses and Civilians Club https://fgscc.com/