MCEC Podcast

BLOOM: Empowering the Military Teen

Co-founder of BLOOM, Elena, joins MCEC Student Programs Tracy Brown for a conversation about an online space she created with her best friend Matthew where military kids can connect and feel empowered.  BLOOM is a website designed for teens by teens highlighting military life, moving, people and experiences, offering different perspectives with articles, media and art.

BLOOM Empowering the Military Teen website: https://www.bloommilitaryteens.org/

Elena’s poem on Pride: https://www.bloommilitaryteens.org/poems/Pride

Bloom Creator Spotlight: https://www.bloommilitaryteens.org/creatorspotlight

If you want to hear more from Elena check out her podcast.

This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.

Past Student 2 Student® (S2S™) Juilan shares his journey from S2S to now

Julian Guerrero Jr. shares the impact of MCEC S2S, lessons learned along the way, and a message to educators on the impact they have in a student’s life. 

In 2009, Julian was an S2S student.  He attended MCEC® Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program™ and the National Training Seminar.  He attended the University of Oklahoma.  Now Julian is serving as the Executive Director of American Indian Education, Oklahoma State Department of Education.  From 2009 to now, he still serves students by working to ensure they have quality inclusive educational opportunities.... 

video interview at MCEC National Training Seminar 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEADezY6rPU  

Learn more about NTS here: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/2021-national-training-seminar-nts

Frances Hesslebein Student Leadership Program (FHSLP) is a highly selective leader development workshop for exemplary S2S students. This week-long experience is conducted in partnership with the US Military Academy in West Point, New York and US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. https://www.militarychild.org/programs/frances-hesselbein-student-leadership-program

“One thing that surprised me the most was seeing my top 5 “character strengths,” simple, because I never took the time to research my own “top” trait strength.  Seeing that the strength was “fairness, equity, and justice,” I can better understand how much natural emphasis I actually commit to it.” Julian, 2009

“This training will affect my leadership skills by enhancing the way I evoke leadership and how to better or further develop the energy, attitude, responsibility, capacity, and behaviors that lead to the “long-term” success of the total program and the dedication it requires.” Julian 2009

This podcast as made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.

 

Bonus Episode: Q & A Session with Dr. Cozza

We have a bonus episode for our loyal followers and subscribers.  Dr. Stephen Cozza, Associate Director for the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress Child and Family Programs and Professor of Psychiatry Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, answers questions related to COVID-19 from our audience, providing valuable insight and reassurance during these challenging times.

Register for the full FREE MCEC Parent to Parent webinar Helping Military Families Cope with COVID-19 here: http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec1120a/event/registration.html

Helping Kids Cope with the COVID 19 Pandemic

In this podcast, Dr. Stephen Cozza, Associate Director for the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress Child and Family Programs and Professor of Psychiatry Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, addresses the unique challenges and describes how COVID-19 is affecting families and children while emphasizing the importance of safety, calming, self-efficacy, connectedness and hope in supporting children.

If you would like to participate in the full MCEC Parent to Parent webinar Helping Military Families Cope with COVID-19 and to download free resources please register by clicking on this link: http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec1120a/event/registration.html

 

Sesame Street in Communities: Exploring Resources Offering Comfort

Our friend Antonio Freitas, Senior Content Manager US Social Impact at Sesame Street in Communities, answers questions from parents and care providers on exploring resources in offering comfort.

Sesame Street in Communities www.ssic.org

Sesame Street for Military Families www.ss4mf.org

Check out the MCEC Parent to Parent webinar with Sesame Street in Communities – Exploring Resources on Offering Comfort http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec1820/event/registration.html

 

Kids and Sleep: Your Questions Answered

As kids get ready to head back to school parents may be wondering how they can get their kids back on track when it comes to sleep.  In this podcast, LTC Vincent F. Capaldi, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, talks about potential sleep issues in children, answers parent’s questions and shares some top sleep tips

Show Notes:

To Participate in the FREE MCEC Parent to Parent webinar register and have helpful resources available for you to download.   0720A - The Importance of Sleep for Children and Teens

http://militarychild.adobeconnect.com/webrec0720a/event/registration.html

 

 

 

Ranger Reading Camp

MCEC MSTC Pennington Carlton impacts children in his community by hosting a Ranger Reading Camp to help increase literacy skills and combat the summer slide.  He also shares logistical details on how this in person experience was carried out safely during the COVID 19 pandemic.  

 

“We want those new military families know there are families just like them. This is a way we can welcome them into the district.”

 

Not sure what an MCEC MSTC does? Learn More about Military Child Education Coalition Military Student Transition Consultants here: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/military-student-transition-consultants-mstc

 

Census 2020: It's not too late

Do you think you missed the opportunity to complete the 2020 Census? Ashley Austin, Communications Directorate from the U.S Census Bureau wants you to know it's not too late to respond.

 

https://2020census.gov/en.html

 

Fact Sheet:

How We Count: Military Members, Veterans, and Their Families in the 2020 Census

 

census.gov  | @uscensusbureau
Shape your future. START HERE > 2020census.gov

 

This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support provided by the Fort Belvoir Enlisted Spouses Club.

Texas Purple Star Campus Designation

Learn more about “military friendly schools” when Abby Rodriguez, State Coordinator for Military Connected and At-Risk Students in the Highly Mobile and At-Risk Student Programs Division for the Texas Education Agency, shares details about the Texas Purple Star Campus Designation with MCEC MSTC Kamilah Antoine.

 

MCEC MSTC Programs at: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/military-student-transition-consultants-programs

TEA Purple Star Campus Designation at: https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/military-family-resources

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children at:

https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/interstate-compact-on-educational-opportunity-for-military-children

TXschools.gov at: https://txschools.gov/

OH Purple Star Designation at: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Ohio-Network-for-Military-Families-and-Veterans/Supporting-Ohio-s-Military-Families/Purple-Star-Award

The  Virginia Purple Star Designation Program for Schools at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/student_family/military/va-psdp/index.shtml

This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support provided by the Fort Hood Spouses’ Club.

Extraordinary Military Kid Sharod

Extraordinary Military Kid, MCEC S2S™ and Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program™ Alumni, Sharod is a first generation college student and entrepreneur as the founder and CEO of Bookmark'd. 

Learn more about Bookmark'd at 

https://www.facebook.com/bookmarkdofficial/

MCEC Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program™

https://www.militarychild.org/programs/frances-hesselbein-student-leadership-program

This podcast has been made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.