Reach Higher Riverside!

Reach Higher Riverside
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Reach Higher Riverside!

A school counselor and AVID Coordinator share Reach Higher stories for educators from all over the nation! We support the Reach Higher Initiative & Better Make Room Campaign.

  1. 12/31/2024

    Don't Cut the School Counselors

    “Don’t Cut the School Counselors”Song Produced by: Shammy Dee and Ruben EscobarVocals: Shammy DeeA few laws conducted by school counselors:AB 469 - state mandate for financial aid; provide financial aid information to 11th graders; monitor lists and reports for 12th grader financial aid completion rates - all 12th graders must submit a financial aid application or opt-out form.  Ed Code 215 + AB 2246 - conducting mental health and suicide prevention lessons to 9th gradersSB 224 - teaching mental health curriculum to 9th gradersLyrics to Song: Yeah… Stand Up… One Time… Come on.Counselors in schools are truly vital,They’re helpful to kids and their survival.You go in to talk, (yeah), they see your potential, (yeah),They’ve got a Master’s and a P.P.S credential.Wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no more.They talk about school and they talk about strife,Academics, career, and personal life.When you have a need or get in a fight,Your school counselor will set things right.Wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no more.Mention A - G and their eyes open wide,They’ll do what they can so your classes coincide.If you laugh or cry, (yeah), or needin’ a snack, (yeah),Don’t have no fear they’ve got your back.Wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no moreWithout counselors kids’ll be in a bubble,With nowhere to go when they’re in trouble.If you want the kids to graduate,Better keep the ones who settin’ them straight.Sayin’ wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no moreSayin’ wake up California… Oh, Ooh-na-na-naaah!Don’t cut the School Counselors,No, don’t do it no mo’!

    2 min

  2. 06/10/2024

    Ep. 59 The Last Episode

    Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes reminisce about their favorite memories and share a few updates. We have a special guest audio from, Merone Hailemeskel, Digital and Communications for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.  Audio Edits: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

    49 min

  3. 05/02/2023

    Ep. 58 Beyond Guidance: Adventures in School Counseling

    Muna Osisioma, Maritza Cha, and Priscilla Grijalva discuss leadership and school counseling.  This episode is a repost from their Podcast, "Beyond Guidance." You can find their podcast on your favorite podcast platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064205Audio Edits: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

    44 min

  4. 04/19/2023

    Ep. 57 The Kee to Podcasting

    Priscilla Grijalva and TaRael Kee discuss their journey to podcasting and share tips for educators.Audio Edits: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015);The Kee To Success YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4R2RLDrIiRLKirXjW3LWA/featured

    33 min

  5. 01/13/2023

    Ep. 56 Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of NACAC

    Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).  Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)https://www.nacacnet.org/

    25 min

  6. 10/02/2022

    Ep. 55 Interview with Hair Extension Specialist, Ryan Sanger

    Priscilla Grijalva interviews hair stylist, Ryan Sanger. Ryan is a hair extension and hair color specialist in Los Angeles, CA.  They discuss some of the training programs in Boston and Ryan's pathway to becoming a hair stylist.  Ryan gives tips for educators and for people interested in his career field.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

    35 min

  7. 08/20/2022

    Ep. 54 TaRael Kee on the Kee to Success!

    Priscilla Grijalva interviews TaRael Kee.  He has a YouTube channel called the Kee to Success. He was named the Collinsville School District e-Educator of the Year (2017), recognized by College Board in (2018), received the Lindenwood Alumni Spotlight (2019), and was awarded Illinois School Counselor of the Year (2021).  TaRael shares his journey and Kees to Success.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

    29 min

  8. 06/04/2022

    Ep. 53 Olivia Carter, 2021 National School Counselor of the Year

    Priscilla Grijalva interviews Olivia Carter (2021 National School Counselor of the Year). Olivia shares tips for school counselors and some of the great programs she led in her school district.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

    41 min
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A school counselor and AVID Coordinator share Reach Higher stories for educators from all over the nation! We support the Reach Higher Initiative & Better Make Room Campaign.

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  • Creator
    Reach Higher Riverside
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Reach Higher Riverside
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