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"Letters from the Lunchroom" is brought to you by SparkWheel. During this podcast, we talk to people who have a relationship with our organization. From students to staff members, alumni to volunteers, we know that people who connect with non-profits have a story that led them there, and we want to know that story.

Letters from the Lunchroom Communities In Schools of Mid-America, SparkWheel

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    • 4.7 • 12 Ratings

"Letters from the Lunchroom" is brought to you by SparkWheel. During this podcast, we talk to people who have a relationship with our organization. From students to staff members, alumni to volunteers, we know that people who connect with non-profits have a story that led them there, and we want to know that story.

    S6 10: Brooke Hopper, Director of HR & Learning

    S6 10: Brooke Hopper, Director of HR & Learning

    In our newest episode of "Letters From the Lunchroom," we catch up with Brooke Hopper, Director of HR & Learning for SparkWheel. Brooke discusses her background in law, working with troubled youth, and how those experiences prepared her to be a Student Support Coordinator. Follow along as she emphasizes the importance of relationship-building and believing in yourself!

    • 42 min
    S6 09: Megan Stoneberger Johnson, Student Support Coodinator

    S6 09: Megan Stoneberger Johnson, Student Support Coodinator

    In our newest episode of "Letters From the Lunchroom," we catch up with Megan Stoneberger Johnson, Student Support Coordinator for Pittsburg State University. Megan shares her experiences as a first-generation college student and how that influences her work supporting college students at PSU.

    • 34 min
    S6 08: Brandon McDonnell, Program Director

    S6 08: Brandon McDonnell, Program Director

    In our newest episode of 'Letters From the Lunchroom,' we catch up with Brandon McDonnell, Program Director at SparkWheel. Brandon shares his journey from working in the disciplinary side of education to his fulfilling role at SparkWheel, where he helped students before they encountered trouble. Tune in to hear Brandon's insights and the advice he'd give to SparkWheel students.

    • 34 min
    S6 07: Nate Wallace, Program Director

    S6 07: Nate Wallace, Program Director

    In the latest episode of "Letters From the Lunchroom," we sit down with Nate Wallace, Program Director for SparkWheel. Nate discusses how lifelong friendships led him to SparkWheel and what he would say if he could go back in time and meet himself as a child.

    • 44 min
    S6 06: Kira Foster and Levi Brabec, AmeriCorps Vista Members

    S6 06: Kira Foster and Levi Brabec, AmeriCorps Vista Members

    In this episode, we talk with Kira Foster and Levi Brabec, AmeriCorps Vista Members for SparkWheel. Kira and Levi discuss their passion for serving others and why they believe the work SparkWheel is doing is instrumental.

    • 52 min
    S6 05: Winter Moore, Student Support Coordinator, Fort Scott Middle School

    S6 05: Winter Moore, Student Support Coordinator, Fort Scott Middle School

    In this episode, we talk with Winter Moore, Student Support Coordinator at Fort Scott Middle School for SparkWheel. Winter discusses overcoming barriers in her childhood to get where she is today. Listen as Winter speaks about seeing students "for who they are."

    • 45 min

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A phenomenal look into the non-profit sphere

CIS presents a phenomenal look into the non-profit sphere and the work they do to change lives. This heart-warming podcast will be sure to bring tears to your eyes as you listen to the incredible life change happening in CIS schools every single day.

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