This episode was recorded on December 17, 2024. Today we are joined by Sonali Nijhawan, Director of AmeriCorps State and National for an inspiring conversation covering her service and leadership journey. Sonali touches on her personal experience serving with City Year and her subsequent career in education and national service. Tune in for an energizing episode full of hope and inspiration.
Join us for a conversation with Kate Cochran, Managing Director of the National Partnership of Student Success Hub. Tune in to learn more about the important work of the NPSS, and the critical impact student success coaches add to schools and communities across the country. Together, we dive into the impact of this work on both local communities and young people in service positions. To learn more about the NPSS, you can visit their website: https://www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/
Join us for a conversation with City Year Columbus alum, Dr. Jena Pugh. Dr. Jena shares with our listeners her journey to City Year, the skills she developed through service, and how her unexpected "gap year" led to graduate school and a successful career in higher education. To learn about Dr. Jena's work as a graduate school strategist, please visit her website: https://www.drjenapugh.com/. To learn how she helps AmeriCorps alums and current Corps Members go back to graduate school, follow this link: https://www.drjenapugh.com/americorps. To register for her December 17 workshop on writing personal statements for graduate school, follow this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrf-mhrTgvGNTtinbw4qEbITOmq2VZkZ-2#/registration
Today we meet with Eric Chapman, Principal of O.W Erlewine Elementary School to discuss his decades of leadership in Sacramento public schools. Eric dives into the benefit of whole child education and development.
Join us for a conversation with Jenn Hoos Rothberg, Executive Director of Einhorn Collaborative. Together, we discuss Jenn's nearly two decades of leading the foundation and her personal and professional experiences that have deepened her understanding of the power of human connection, service, and their transformative legacy.
Today we are joined by Gage Barringer, a second year AmeriCorps member serving with City Year Greater Boston. Gage shares with us their journey to City Year, and some of his lessons learned, memorable moments, and inspiring reflections from his service experience. Tune in for a moving episode.
This week on Why We Matter, Kelly Corrigan, New York Times Bestselling Author and host of the Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast, joins us for a conversation on the need for bravery in our dearest relationships.
Today we meet with Tasha Booker, Senior Vice President of External Engagement at City Year. Tasha discusses her journey to City Year through education and service, and shares a few of her memorable stories from her time as Executive Director of City Year Columbus.
Today on Why We Matter we have the chance to meet René Sebastian Cisneros- the Team Leader for City Year at Mattapan’s Young Achievers Pilot Schoo. René trains first-year Corps members and serves as a tutor in a 7th-grade math classroom. René is deeply passionate about supporting students from Mattapan’s predominantly Latine and Caribbean community, many of whom are Spanish speaking. A native of Clifton, New Jersey, René has been engaged in community care and activism from a young age. His work with City Year connects his academic interests with his commitment to empowering communities he feels a deep connection to. René aims to continue working with volunteer organizations to provide holistic, culturally responsive education to underserved communities.
In this week's episode, we feature New England Revolution coach, Coach Knighton. Coach Knighton shares his incredible journey from professional player to coach and how he remains committed to giving back to his community. Tune in to hear his inspiring story of dedication, leadership, and supporting the next generation. This episode is brought to you by Santander Bank.
Join us for a conversation with Major General John Barry, President & CEO of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. John joins us with extensive experience in public service. From serving in the United States Air Force for over 30 years as a combat veteran, fighter pilot, to becoming the Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools, and more.
Join us for a special edition episode discussing City Year’s new Student Success Coach Playbook for Program Developers. You can learn more about the playbook by following this link: https://www.cityyear.org/impact/research-publications/city-year-publications/ To contact Jennifer about the playbook you can email here: jboyce@cittyear.org To learn more about the NPSS: https://www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org To learn more about City Year: https://www.cityyear.org
Meet Stefanie Vestal, a City Year Providence and DC AmeriCorps Alum and City Year Staff Alum! Stef shares with us her impressive career in service, from her time serving in Providence and Washington, DC, to her time working as staff for City Year DC, to her experience at the Clinton School of Public Service and her current tenure as Director of Strategy and External Affairs at the Little Rock School District. Tune in to hear her impressive story and to learn how she carries her City Year experience with her.
Tom Brady, former Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), recalls his extensive public service experience, from serving as the Director of DoDEA during the COVID-19 pandemic, to his experience working with City Year AmeriCorps members in DC, Providence, and Philadelphia and his personal and professional commitment to national service.
Today on Why We Matter we meet with City Year's Vice President of Communications, Joe Zappala, for a conversation on the art and power of storytelling, especially in the service and education fields.
Join us for a conversation with Tim Quinn, Founding CEO, Michigan Leadership Institute and Founding Managing Director, The Broad Academy for an important conversation about leadership, service, and meaningful relationships with students.
For this edition of our Spotlight series we welcome City Year Boston Alum, Kevin Dua. Kevin served with the Boston corps in 2009 and is now a highschool humanities teacher. Join us for a conversation about Kevin's service and the pathway it led to his career in teaching.
September is National Attendance Awareness Month. To commemorate, we invited Dr. Bob Balfanz for a conversation about chronic absenteeism and the critical value student success coaches add to classrooms across the country.
Our episode today features City Year's own Sean McDevitt, City Year AmeriCorps alum '02, and Senior Director, AmeriCorps Member Experience. Together, we dive into Sean's journey to service and City Year, and his committment to service as a pathway to meaningful impact and success.
Today we are joined by Elliot Washor, co-founder of Big Picture Learning. Join us for a conversation on the importance of listening to students and the power of strong adult-student relationships.