29 episodes
Achieving Kids Achieving Kids Podcast
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The Achieving Kids podcast is a conversation featuring experts in subjects related to raising happy, successful children in today’s world. On each broadcast, parent guests will provide their perspective on current trends and issues our kids face in school, society and at home. Our goal is to provide a better understanding of how the decisions we make as educators help promote the best interests of our kids…and community. We will tackle big subjects…and entertain different viewpoints…but the focus will always be on equipping our kids with the strategies that will help them achieve in school and in life.
Information and advice contained in this podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to defining, interpreting or establishing policies or procedures of a school or the district. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast. Wylie ISD does not endorse any of the products or services referenced and guests on this podcast are not compensated.
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Choosing, Preparing, and Adjusting to College with Current Wylie ISD Seniors and a Former Graduate
The subject of today's podcast is talking with Amy Andrews and two Wylie ISD seniors plus a former graduate about their perspectives, questions, thoughts, and questions about graduating high school and heading to college. They share great tips, advice, and insights into what to consider when choosing a college. We are so grateful to have such wonderful students and graduates to help educate us along the way!
Episode Guests:
Amy Andrews, Wylie ISD District Counseling Coordinator
Devin Chaky, WHS Graduate, current student at the University of Texas in Austin
Mikalah Hodge, WEHS Senior
Madisyn Butler, WHS Senior -
Insights and Advice to the Modern Student with Dr. Kelly Jameson and Wylie ISD Seniors
The subject of today's podcast is talking with Dr. Kelly Jameson and three Wylie ISD seniors about their insights, perspectives, and advice to the modern student. They share potential pressures, challenges, and an encouraging word to our current students and families. We believe that building strong relationships between our students, families, and staff is the cornerstone of our success. We are so grateful to have them working towards that goal each and every day!
Episode Guests:
Dr. Kelly Jameson, Psychologist
Jackson Schwarte, WEHS Senior
Trinity Singer, WEHS Senior
Victoria Okafor, WHS Senior -
Leveraging Relationships & the Modern Athlete with Coach Carter and Coach Gold
The subject of today's podcast is talking about the shift in expectations for today's students and student athletes. Our coaches talk about the differences they have noticed with our current students and players compared to what it was like when they were growing up. Learning how to leverage the relationships they have with their staff and their players is a way to help guide the students in the right direction, even though they might be facing new challenges along the way.
Episode Guests:
Coach Marcus Gold, Head Football Coach at Wylie East High School
Coach Jimmy Carter, Head Football Coach at Wylie High School -
Expectations, Competency, & Coming Back from Covid with Dr. Kelly Jameson
The subject of today's podcast is talking through what our expectations need to be with ourselves and each other when entering a new school year. After learning so much during the pandemic, we want to be equipped with what we need to do to help our students and families feel safe and prepared for school. We talk about what to do with fears, anxieties, and how to be supportive with one another.
Episode Guests:
Dr. Kelly Jameson, child psychologist & dynamic speaker
drkellyjameson.com/
Dr. Kim Spicer, Deputy Superintendent, Wylie ISD -
Paying for College 101 with Debbie Schwartz, Founder of Road2College
The subject of today's podcast is learning about resources that are available for our families and paying for college. Dr. Vinson's wife Cristy shared a Facebook group called Paying For College 101 and we were blown away by the community to learn about financial aid, college search, applications, loans, and so much more! Debbie Schwartz is the founder of Road2College and Paying For College 101 and shares some great tips and teaches us to educate ourselves as early as possible.
Episode Guests:
Debbie Schwartz - Founder, Road2College
Amy Andrews - Counseling Services Coordinator, Wylie ISD
To learn more about Debbie, her work & resources, and join the Paying For College 101 Facebook page, please visit their website: https://www.road2college.com/
To join the Facebook group, please visit this website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PayingForCollege101/ -
Collin College - Wylie Campus Opportunities with Dr. Bob Collins, Dr. Neil Matkin, & Dr. Kim Spicer
The subject of today's podcast is learning about what opportunities Collin College and the Wylie Campus provides our students and families in Wylie ISD. Our dual credit classes in the high schools, a community center at the Wylie Campus, and post secondary opportunities that are preparing our students and graduates for leading workforce industries are local and available. Learn the history of Collin College, the heart of their leadership, and the goals for the future. Collin College consists of multiple campuses that feature everything from medical and nursing programming to advanced technological fields to their fire and police academies and so much more! They are ready to educate any student for the relevant and ever changing fields in industry.
Episode Guests:
Dr. Bob Collins, Board President of Collin College
Dr. Neil Matkin, President of Collin College
Dr. Kim Spicer, Deputy Superintendent of Wylie ISD
To learn more about Collin College and the Wylie Campus, please visit their website: https://www.collin.edu/campuses/wylie/