To College And Beyond

Michael King for The Institute for Public School Initiatives at The University of Texas at Austin

This podcast examines the multifaceted world of college and career readiness. You can join host Michael King as he investigates with other educators and professionals what it means for our students to truly be “college and career ready”.

Episodes

  1. 09/18/2017

    #10 - GEAR UP Triple Crown at Somerset ISD

    In the summer of 2017 Willie Casteron finished off the first ever GEAR UP Grand Slam by winning the GEAR UP Professional of the year. Somerset ISD has now captured all three persons of the year awards given out by National council for Community and Education Partnerships. In this edition all three winnings discuss their awards, how they continue to make a difference, and what makes Somerset ISD such a special place.

    21 min

  2. 08/15/2017

    #9 - Kristina Ellis - College Finance Author, Speaker, and Media Contributor

    KRISTINA ELLIS is the acclaimed author of Confessions of a Scholarship Winner and a sought-after speaker on college prep and finance. Ellis was a Coca-Cola National Scholar, a Gates Millennium Scholar, and a US Presidential Freedom Scholar while earning various other scholarships, grants, and awards. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with dual majors in human and organizational development and business planning and entrepreneurship, and earned her master's degree in education from Belmont University.

    16 min
  3. #8 - Dr. Darryl Henson

    02/22/2017

    #8 - Dr. Darryl Henson

    Guest: Dr. Darryl Henson - A vibrant and energetic educational leader, Dr. Henson promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, and implementation of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. As a school leader, Dr. Henson is regarded for his ability to shape a campus culture in which high expectations are the norm for each student, parent, and faculty member.

    23 min
  4. #7 - Britney Rand - Social Media Maven

    10/07/2016

    #7 - Britney Rand - Social Media Maven

    Guest: Britany Rand - In this edition we speak with Britney Rand, a social media maven and mindset coach. Britney has implemented successful social media strategies for companies of all sizes. She's worked with companies with fewer than five people as well as Fortune 500 companies with over 20,000 employees. She is a master at helping her audience develop a success mindset to achieve dreams, and she mentors people of all ages, helping them to do the same.

    19 min
  5. #6 - Hakan Tesiz founder and CEO of Condecca.com

    09/07/2016

    #6 - Hakan Tesiz founder and CEO of Condecca.com

    Guest: Hakan Tesiz - In this edition we speak with Hakan Tesiz, founder and CEO of Condecca. Condecca is a platform for students and employers that makes professional project-based work available for university students year-round.

    13 min
  6. #5 - Jerod Couch of TEGNA Media

    08/22/2016

    #5 - Jerod Couch of TEGNA Media

    Guest: Jarod Couch - In this edition we speak with Jarod Couch who is a Sports Marketing Strategist at TEGNA Media. Jared began his career with ESPN and has since won 2 EMMY Awards.

    12 min
  7. #4 - Sports Leadership and Innovation with Daron Roberts

    05/09/2016

    #4 - Sports Leadership and Innovation with Daron Roberts

    Guest: Daron K Roberts - In this edition we speak with Daron K Roberts who is the founding Director of the Center for Sport Leadership and Innovation at UT-Austin. Mr. Roberts is also the founder of the 4th and One Football Camp.

    17 min
  8. #3 - College And Career Fair

    02/10/2016

    #3 - College And Career Fair

    In this edition we visit Manor ISD's College and Career Fair.

    11 min
  9. #2 - Marcelle Yapp of Harlem Children Zone

    11/24/2015

    #2 - Marcelle Yapp of Harlem Children Zone

    #2 - Marcelle Yapp of Harlem Children Zone by Michael King for The Institute for Public School Initiatives at The University of Texas at Austin

    13 min
  10. #1 - Diamond Torres of TX GEAR UP

    09/29/2015

    #1 - Diamond Torres of TX GEAR UP

    Conversation with Diamond Torres of Texas GEAR UP about being a College Advisor and what it takes to prepare a student for college success.

    10 min
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This podcast examines the multifaceted world of college and career readiness. You can join host Michael King as he investigates with other educators and professionals what it means for our students to truly be “college and career ready”.

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  • Creator
    Michael King for The Institute for Public School Initiatives at The University of Texas at Austin
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2017
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    To College And Beyond