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MCEC Podcast

Military Child Education Coalition

Conversations about the challenges military-connected kids face as they navigate multiple education systems from birth through high school.

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04:59

“All Teach, All Learn,” A New Way to Approach Training

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/08/31

In this mini podcast episode, you'll hear how MCEC has partnered with the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Department and Project ECHO® to host Professional Learning Communities (PLC) as a NEW way for educators to collaborate with and utilize a network of peers and partners to support military-connected students. Tara Gleason, Director of Programs at MCEC, discusses how the ECHO model is being used for professional development training. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from

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27:31

Hello, My Name is… Jennifer

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/08/29

Jennifer Predny, the parent of four military-connected children talks about the impact of multiple transitions and how they have affected her family. She gives insight on how parents can assist their children navigate being the new kid at school. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Hanscom Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https: https://hanscomsc.org/. Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas. Show Notes: Bio: Jennifer Predny is an Army wife of 17 years

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26:45

Hello, My Name is... Kendall

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/08/22

Kendall Harrison, Wylie High School History teacher and Student 2 Student sponsor in Abilene, Texas talks about supporting military-connected students and their families with a long-standing and successful student program. She includes some tips on how to make new students feel welcome during the Back-to-School season. Their first home football game is this week, so… Go Bulldogs! This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Texas Education Agency. To learn more, visit https:

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18:46

Hello, My Name is… Amanda

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/08/14

Amanda Najera talks about her experience as a military-connected child and how the Student 2 Student (S2S) program assisted her in feeling welcome as the new kid at school. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Cannon Spouses’ Association. To learn more, visit https: https://www.cannonspousesclub.org/donation-request-form. Whether your family is starting at a new school after a PCS or at the same school as last year, MCEC wishes you a great school year. Check out these

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36:28

Supporting Military Kids for 25 Years

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/08/08

Dr. Becky Porter discusses the changing needs of military-connected children over the years, and how MCEC’s mission to support them through education, advocacy, and collaboration has evolved over their 25-year history. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Maxwell Gunter Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https: http://www.maxwellgunterspousesclub.com/. Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas. Show Notes: Learn more about MCEC’s 25-year history on our

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22:57

Moving to Texas and the Compact

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/08/01

Shelly Ramos, MIC3 Texas State Commissioner talks about the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission and how it can assist our military-connected students and their families when they are moving to Texas, and how the Compact is there to help in all 50 states. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Texas Education Agency. To learn more, visit: https://tea.texas.gov/ Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas. Show Notes: Bio: Shelly Ramos serves as the

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22:46

Self-Care: Doing What Makes your Heart Smile

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/07/25

Tina Norris discusses self-care and what it really means, as well as the benefits and how to prioritize time for yourself in your daily life. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Marne Community and Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https: https://www.marnecommunityandspousesclub.com/. Show Notes: MCEC Global Training Summit Don’t miss Tina’s webinar, Self-care Essentials for Military Families, available On Demand in the MCEC Global Training Summit event platform. The

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21:19

Goals in Special Education Placement

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/07/18

Brook Schmidt from the The Parents Place of Maryland discusses special education placement, the importance of the team approach, and how setting SMART goals provides a blueprint for support services. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Dover Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https: https://www.doverspousesclub.com/. Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas. Show Notes: MCEC Global Training Summit Don’t miss Brook’s webinar, Back to Basics: How Goals Drive

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27:28

Math and Your Toddler

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/07/11

Rebecca Parlakian discusses early math learning with toddlers and preschoolers, while engaging in experiential play. She shares examples that are easily incorporated into your everyday activities. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Offutt Officers’ Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https: https://offuttosc.com. Show Notes: Don’t miss Rebecca’s Distinguished Lecture session at the MCEC Global Training Summit, Nurturing Problem Solvers: Supporting Early Math Skills at

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28:24

Focus on the “Whole Child” with MTSS

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/06/27

Dr. Gregory Leskin and Sue Lopez highlight the MCEC Global Training Summit Mental Health and Well-being Pre-Summit sessions on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and how this school-based, integrated model supports the development of the “whole child” academically, socially, and emotionally. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from Keesler Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https: http://www.keeslerspousesclub.org/. Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas. Show

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39:04

Partnering Prevention and Purple Star Schools

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/06/20

Sarah Flowers and Steve Cambron discuss how Kentucky took a data-driven approach and joined Prevention efforts with Purple Star designation to go above and beyond creating a supportive environment for military-connected kids. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Scott Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https://www.scottspouseclub.com/ Show Notes: Don’t miss Sarah’s Distinguished Lecture session at the Global Training Summit, Building Capacity to Serve Military-Connected

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15:13

Enjoy the Journey

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/06/13

Meet Asha, high school Spotlight winner in the 2023 MCEC Call for the Arts, as she talks about her journey as a military child, the inspiration behind her art, and how being a Space Force kid is really not much different from being an Air Force kid. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Hurlburt Spouses’ Club. To learn more, visit https://hurlburtspousesclub.com/ To see Asha’s art, along with all of the 2023 Call for the Arts winners, visit:

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17:14

MIC3 – How the Compact Helps with Transitions

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/06/06

The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) or “The Compact” provides for the uniform treatment of military children transferring between school districts and states. MIC3’s Lindsey Dablow discusses how and when the Compact applies, and what to do when you encounter educational transition issues. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from TEA. To learn more, visit https://tea.texas.gov/ Watch the related webinar, MIC3 Helps MilKids Stay on Track for

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30:45

Financial Aid Advice for Military Families

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/05/30

Mark Patton, MCEC Military Student Consultant, shares tips for paying for college, discusses pitfalls students need to be aware of ahead of the application process, and highlights resources to help navigate the world of financial aid for military families. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Eglin Spouses' Club. https://www.eglinspousesclub.org/ Show Notes: MCEC's Understanding Financial Aid for Military Families webinar link: https://youtu.be/-IYmtTG1cC0 VA Education

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24:50

Growing a Successful S2S Program: An Administrator’s...

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Description: Kyra Bush, Coordinator for Guidance Services at North East ISD in San Antonio, TX, shares her journey bringing Student 2 Student® to her district, growing the program to be in every high school, middle school, and elementary school, and her checklist for building a successful program in any school or district. This episode is made possible thanks to the generous support from the Fort Gregg-Adams Spouses' Club (formerly Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club) in Virginia. To learn more, visit

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17:12

Career and Technical Education: Something for Everyone

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/05/16

Description: Amanda Dixon, shares how a CTE pathway can be a great fit as well as provide stability for military students. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Hickam Spouses Club. https://hickamosc.wildapricot.org/ Show Notes: Career and Technical Education | NC DPI CTE Webinar: https://youtu.be/VBOl1RCpygI Bio: Amanda Dixon received her Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a concentration in Pre-Law & Leadership Studies from Methodist College,

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20:55

Fly, Fight and Win: Air Force ROTC

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/05/09

Description: Captain Heather McNatt, Recruiting Officer at AF ROTC UTSA, discusses how leaders aren’t born, but made in the Air Force ROTC. This episode was made possible thanks to the Air Force Officers’ Spouses’ Club of Washington, DC. https://www.afoscdc.com/ Show Notes: US Air Force ROTC: https://www.afrotc.com/ US Air Force ROTC at UTSA: https://www.utsa.edu/afrotc/ ROTC Application Process with UTSA Webinar: https://youtu.be/tr_R3uk90b0 Bio: Captain Heather McNatt is an Assistant Professor

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23:43

Duty, Honor and Country- West Point Admissions

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Description: Major Mark Owens from United States Military Academy Admissions office explains the admissions process and what military students should think about when considering West Point. This episode was made possible thanks to the Spouses of JB MDL (Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) http://www.jbmdlspouses.org/ Show Notes: https://www.westpoint.edu/ https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program https://youtu.be/Xc2RuwdAehM Bio: Major Mark Owens MAJ Mark Owens currently serves as the

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27:29

I’ll Always Be an Army Brat

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Description: If you ever wanted to know what military teens really think, this is the episode for you. Listen as Hadley and Katie share how they feel about being army brats, retirement and the final move. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB Operation Appreciation. https://www.heb.com/static-page/operation-appreciation Show Notes: Ahh! Retirement! (bloommilitaryteens.org) Bio: Hadley is a junior at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy in Austin, Texas. She was

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21:48

By Choosing Family I Chose Myself

MCEC Podcast ·

2023/04/18

Description: Marianne Delatorre, Community Manager at Elizabeth Dole Foundation, shares her journey from being a Hidden Helper to transitioning into an adult caregiver. Marianne is hopeful that by sharing her story it will empower the community around their own Hidden Helpers. This program is powered in part by Wounded Warrior Project® to honor and empower post-9/11 injured service members, veterans, and their families. Show Notes: EDF Hidden

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