Episodes
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
GAB-on!
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
As parents we all struggle when it comes to conversing with our kids. Join us as we chat with Jarrid and Sylvia Hall, creators of GAB-on! a platform that creates "opportunity for conversations through authentic learning".
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Spouses’ Club of Lewis-McChord.
Join the creators of GAB-on! for a session at the virtual MCEC National Training Seminar! Register Now at no charge for participants at https://www.militarychild.org/programs/2021-national-training-seminar-nts
Find out more about GAB-on! at: https://gab-on.com/
Sylvia Hall
Sylvia is the proud mom of two teenagers and co-founder of GAB-on!. With a 15+ years career in strategic and relationship marketing, she pivoted her energy and dedication to navigating the world of special education in both private and public schools on behalf of her son who learns differently. Sylvia holds a certificate from the Harvard E.D.U. "Family Engagement in Education" course; has a passion for writing, and has a tendency to bring rescue pups home at a moment's notice.
Jarrid Hall
Jarrid is the Dad of two teens, an idea-generator, and builder of GAB-on! His resume includes years of business development and sales at Fortune 500 companies (most recently at Google) and startups domestically and in Europe. He started his first business at age 12, went on to build the US business for a Dutch start-up, and spent time in London to open a new technology market. He built GAB-on! to connect with his kids and to show them how to be unafraid to try to start something from scratch and to be involved in an effort for the impact it can have.
Together, through the GAB-on! journey, Sylvia and Jarrid are graduates of the MassChallenge; graduates of the Rhode Island Social Enterprise Greenhouse Impact Accelerator; finalists for the MilkenPenn Business Plan contest, and recipients of the Rhode Island 50 On Fire Award.
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Chief of the Education Partnership and Resources Division within the DoDEA, Kathy Facon joins us to provide an overview of impact aid and encourage eligible Local Education Agencies to apply for a portion of $20M in funding available to schools through the DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities (CWSD) program.
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from the Edwards Spouses’ Club. https://www.edwardsspouses.com/
Show Notes:
Learn more about the DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities Program at: https://www.dodea.edu/partnership/disabilities.cfm
Application Deadline
Completed applications are due July 15, 2021 to be eligible for FY 2021 funds.
Kathleen Facon is the Chief of the Education Partnership and Resources Division within the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). In this role, Ms. Facon is responsible for leading efforts to increase family, school, and community partnerships to expand educational opportunities to leverage the influence and share resources of the Department of Defense Education Activity with to support children from military families. She is responsible for the oversight for policy and management of the Non-DoD School Program (NDSP), providing support and funding for the education of over 4,000 school age children of military members and DoD civilian employees assigned to approximately 135 international locations. Ms. Facon provides leadership and oversight for a competitive grant program which promotes and expands continuity in academic and social support programs in military-connected school districts and is responsible for the administration of the congressional funding for Department of Defense Impact Aid Program. Over the past thirty years, Ms. Facon served as an expert advisor, senior staff officer, and consultant on child and youth development, early education, national accreditation systems, partnerships, parent education and involvement, curriculum programming, youth education support, and exceptional family member programs.
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Building Trusting Relationships with LGBTQ+ Students
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
SFC Kristina Manookin Equal Opportunity Advisor currently serving at Fort Sill, OK shares how families and educators can build trusting relationships with LGBTQ+ students as they transition into and out of schools and communities.
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Fort Riley Spouses’ Club https://www.fortrileyspousesclub.org/.
Show Notes:
Transgender Law Center https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
National Equality Map “This map shows the overall policy tallies (as distinct from sexual orientation or gender identity tallies) for each state, the District of Columbia, and the five populated U.S. territories. A state’s “policy tally” counts the number of laws and policies within the state that help drive equality for LGBTQ people. The major categories of laws covered by the policy tally include: Relationship & Parental Recognition, Nondiscrimination, Religious Exemptions, LGBTQ Youth, Health Care, Criminal Justice, and Identity Documents.” https://transgenderlawcenter.org/equalitymap
Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) believes every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education. We are a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to make this a reality. https://www.glsen.org/
PFLAF It’s incumbent upon parents, families, friends, and allies to make schools safer for ALL students. PFLAG chapters work directly with schools and stakeholders in their communities, providing support, resources, training, creative programs, and even model policy to create an environment of respect. https://pflag.org/cultivating-respect-safe-schools-all
Trevor Project You are not alone! If you’re looking for a place where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions or explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more please go to the Trevor Support Center at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/trevor-support-center/
If you or someone you know are thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help - please call the Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386 or by Text START to 678-678 y
Trevor Project Trainings for Professionals include in-person Ally and CARE trainings designed for adults who work with youth. These trainings help counselors, educators, administrators, school nurses, and social workers discuss LGBTQ-competent suicide prevention. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/education/
GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities. https://gsanetwork.org/
The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. https://itgetsbetter.org/
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Parenting, Supporting and Becoming an LGBTQ Ally
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
MCEC is an original cosponsor of the Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Act and aims to support ALL military-connected children. In this three-part podcast series, Brooke walks us through their family's approach to parenting, supporting and becoming an LGBTQ ally in a military community. We discuss specific challenges related to the military lifestyle, parental concern, building a trusting and safe family environment, and the unique advantages of being an LGBTQ military child during times of transition.
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington, DC.
Show Notes and Resources: (see attachment)
You can read more about legislation at: House Democrats introduce bill to protect transgender military dependents | TheHill
Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) believes every student has the right to a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education. We are a national network of educators, students, and local GLSEN Chapters working to make this a reality. https://www.glsen.org/
PFLAG It’s incumbent upon parents, families, friends, and allies to make schools safer for ALL students. PFLAG chapters work directly with schools and stakeholders in their communities, providing support, resources, training, creative programs, and even model policy to create an environment of respect. https://pflag.org/cultivating-respect-safe-schools-all
Trevor Project You are not alone! If you’re looking for a place where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions or explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more please go to the Trevor Support Center at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/trevor-support-center/
If you or someone you know are thinking about suicide, you deserve immediate help - please call the Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386 or by Text START to 678-678 y
Trevor Project Trainings for Professionals include in-person Ally and CARE trainings designed for adults who work with youth. These trainings help counselors, educators, administrators, school nurses, and social workers discuss LGBTQ-competent suicide prevention. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/education/
GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities. https://gsanetwork.org/
The It Gets Better Project’s mission is to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth around the globe. https://itgetsbetter.org/
Friday Jun 04, 2021
LGBTQ+ Youth Allies
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
In this episode, MCEC MSC Sue Lopez talks with Sadie a college student who has been brought up in a military family about practical ways that military-connected parents, extended families, teachers, school counselors and peers can become effective allies for the LGBTQ+ loved-ones in their lives.
This podcast has been brought to you thanks to the Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington, DC.
Gay Straight Alliance https://gsanetwork.org/
Gay Straight Alliance supports LGBTQ+ youth organizers across the country to take action and create change at all levels, from school-based campaigns that impact individual school districts to national days of action that unite GSAs for racial and gender justice. GSA organizing is making schools safer, changing communities, and building power for the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth.
Trevor Project- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
Brene Brown— https://brenebrown.com/
Ted Talks https://www.ted.com/talks
Join us again next week to hear from Sadie’s mom Brooke.
Thursday May 27, 2021
The Wilson’s Family Adventure
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
PCS season is upon us! Military kids and authors of The Wilson’s Family Adventure, Drayton and Lauryn, share their perspective about moving and how writing a book in their own voice not only helped them but could help other military kids not feel alone when experiencing continuous transitions.
Their newly retired dual-military parents, Darrell and Youlanda, also share about building a “framily” at each new duty station, making kids “part of the process” and other positive strategies that families can implement to build connection and facilitate a smooth transition for their children.
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington, DC.
Show Notes:
Thursday May 20, 2021
SchoolQuest: College Selection/Moving
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
SchoolQuest has tools that gave milkid Haven the ability to plan ahead with the college selection process and her mom Tara with being proactive at solving problems and keeping paperwork organized for three kids amidst a move.
Sneek Peek at the SchoolQuest tool: Researching and Choosing a College (militarychild.org)
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the USAA Foundation.
Thursday May 13, 2021
Braelyn Aubrey Foundation
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Founder of the Braelyn Aubrey Foundation, Don Culp, opens up about the struggles of being a parent of a child with special needs and how the supports provided through the EFMP and Tricare made a positive impact in the life of his daughter and family.
"When we are focused on the process it's easy to forget the most valuable resource, time."
This podcast has been made possible thanks to Hickam Officers’ Spouses’ Club.
https://thebraelynaubreyfoundation.org/ Advocating for children with disabilities and special needs.
Learn more about the Exceptional Family Member Program https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/special-needs/exceptional-family-member/
"I am a CW3 in the Army Reserves. I have been in the military since 1997. I was enlisted and a chemical soldier. I became a Warrant Officer in Feb, 2009. I reported to Warrant Officer Candidate School Jan 21, 2009. I attended flight school from 2009-2011 at Fort Rucker, Alabama. I finished flight school in April of 2011. May 2011, I left for deployment and came back in May 2012. I work with the Army Reserve Careers Group helping support the Warrant Officer Retention mission. In the civilian sector, I work as a Flight Consultant, teaching children about flying. I am also the founder of the Braelyn Aubrey Foundation, which was created in memory of my daughter, Braelyn Aubrey Culp."
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Emma and Aiden, S2S members of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy’s Elite S2S team, and their S2S sponsor, Amber Kettinger, share the impact that Student 2 Student® has made at their school and ideas on planning events to support military-connected students at school.
MCEC provides support to military-connected students through peer-to-peer mentoring programs, the Frances Hesselbein Student leadership Program, student-focused webinars, and our Student Advisory Council. Learn more here: https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy https://www.rmcacs.org/
Check out this video submitted by Amber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej-_j-g5r44
This podcast has been made possible thanks to H-E-B Operation Appreciation.
H-E-B Operation Appreciation is a companywide campaign created to honor the brave men and women of the US Armed Forces — men and women who are H-E-B Partners and customers, friends, and family.
For over 115 years, H-E-B has contributed to worthy causes throughout Texas and Mexico, and they continue to support the community as strongly as ever. For listeners in TX, please visit your nearest H-E-B store.
Thursday May 06, 2021
Early College Programs
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
NC State's Teacher of the Year, Maureen Stover, shares how service in the Air Force helped her find her true calling-- teaching. Despite their mobile lifestyle, she urges military families to consider an Early College Program for their students.
This podcast has been made possible thanks to the Fort Bliss Spouses’ Association. https://thefbsa.org/
You can reach out to Maureen at:
StoverScience@gmail.com
Twitter: @StoverScience
Early College in Cumberland County, NC: Early College at Fayetteville State University (uncfsu.edu)
Early College at Fayetteville State University The Hackley Global Scholarship Program is a fully-funded scholarship, renewable for up to four years.This competitive scholarship is limited to 5 Hackley Global Scholars per year. As a Hackley Global Scholar, you will have:. A fully funded scholarship, renewable up to 4 years; Guaranteed housing in the Hackley Global Scholars Community; Familiarity with the language, culture and customs of ... |
Early college programs (findsomethingnew.org)
Early college programs - Find Something New Early college high schools, also known as dual-enrollment programs, like P-TECH (Pathways to Technology Early College) schools and CTE (Career and Technical Education) schools, prepare high schoolers with technical skills so they can accelerate their path to further their education and make an early entrance in the workforce. findsomethingnew.org |
AVID® / Closing the Opportunity Gap in Education
AVID® / Closing the Opportunity Gap in Education AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. |
Troops to Teachers (proudtoserveagain.com)
Find a job in the teaching profession or hire a service member to fill a critical teaching shortage. Troops to Teachers can help you fulfill your professional goals. proudtoserveagain.com |
Maureen Stover is the 2020 Burroughs Welcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year (NCTOY). Prior to her position as the NCTOY, she taught biology, earth and environmental science, and advancement via individual determination (AVID) at Cumberland International Early College High School in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. Stover has taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels and worked as an educational consultant for the National Science Teaching Association. She earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from the United States Air Force Academy, Class of 1997, a Master of Arts Education in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Adams State University in Colorado, a Master of Arts in Teaching in secondary science from Western Governors University North Carolina, and a Leadership Certificate in STEM education from Teachers College Columbia University. As an educator, Stover is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities for every student through equitable education initiatives and seeks to provide clear pathways for students to successfully enter the career or college program of their choice upon graduation from high school. Prior to becoming a teacher, Stover served as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Air Force.