School: After Hours

In this episode, Juan Alvarado discusses the importance of building relationships with staff, parents, and the community to influence the culture of afterschool programs. He emphasizes the power of listening, having courageous conversations, and lea...

Discover how to effectively use social media to build brand awareness and market your after-school program in this episode. We've teamed up with Markia Baker and Navi Johnson from NM Legaci Marketing to bring you a playbook of strategies that b...

In this episode, our guest Darye Henry discusses after-school programming from an entrepreneur's perspective. Darye shares his experience of watching his mom start an after-school program and how his involvement prepared him for his role as a C...

Master the art of planning a successful summer program in this episode of School After Hours. Join host J. Lee as she takes you through her tried and true strategies for preparing for summer program planning. Discover the importance of conducting fe...

Discover the future of after-school programs with Principal Monica Murray of John Marshall High School, as she shares the innovative approaches taken to prepare students for the world beyond academia. Take a peek behind the curtain of education&apos...

In this episode, Jasmine Katatikarn shares her journey in the animation industry and discusses how she started an after-school program in New York City. She explains that her motivation to start the program was to increase diversity in animation and...

Ever wondered if the traditional college path is the only road to success? Kandee Martin joins us to shatter this myth, revealing a spectrum of post-graduation options that can lead to a fulfilling and debt-free future. From the virtues of apprentic...

As your host Jay Lee, I'm taking a moment to reflect on a year that's been both a whirlwind and a milestone for our beloved School After Hours podcast. Wind down with us as I give a nod to our upcoming adventures and share some challenges we faced a...

Ever wish you had a guidebook to navigate staff assessments and effective planning for your after-school program? We've got you covered in this episode of School After Hours. Join your host, Jay Lee as she unpacks the essentials of wrapping up the f...

Have you ever pondered the power of local communities in making after-school programs sustainable and successful in the long-term? The answer may surprise you. In our engaging conversation with Kam Green, a specialist in after-school programs, we un...

Are you ready to get inspired? Prepare to unravel the profound impact of after-school programs on young lives as we engage with two remarkable youth ambassadors, Avery and Jamora, from the After School Alliance, and their equally inspiring program m...

Buckle up, listeners, for an enriching conversation with our remarkable guest, Rodrick Johnson. Not only is he a literacy coach, but he's the CEO who's making waves in the Baltimore City Public School System. How, you ask? Johnson has created a uniq...