Ohio Afterschool Network Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nichelle Shaskus
News, ideas, resources, and innovations for people committed to helping kids in Afterschool programs, summer camps and other youth development settings realize their fullest potential, as they define it. The Ohio Afterschool Network is a convener, a connector, a collective voice and a catalyst for change in Afterschool and Summer Learning in Ohio. OAN leverages national partnerships and resources and brings them back to professionals in Ohio. And that's the power of the Network.
Hiring and supporting quality staff is one of the most important things we do as OST supervisors. Join Nichelle as she talks with coach and trainer Katherine Spinney about how to take on this task in this time of physical distancing.
The Ohio Afterschool Network launched an Afterschool data mapping project in the spring of 2019. Listen and learn what information was learned from the project, how the State of Afterschool and Summer Learning report was developed from it, and how you can use these resources as advocacy tools to support your program.
Afterschool programs do a lot of things for kids. Now brain science proves that the work being done in programs supports the development of youth in a variety of ways. Join OAN Director Nichelle Shaskus as she speaks with AIR researcher Dr. Deb Moroney about the Science of Learning and Development and how research supports practices in OST.
Many of the kids we serve in our out-of-school programs bring behaviors with them from traumatic experiences that show up in a wide variety of ways. Creating a trauma informed and trauma responsive culture helps staff understand those behaviors and create environments that help kids feel supported and safe. On the podcast I am joined by two Trauma Responsive Care presenters who help us better understand trauma and our role in helping kids heal.
Entrepreneurship education is perfect for Afterschool programs! Listen as Nichelle talks to OANs Entrepreneur Expert, Liz Nusken, about kids, side hustles and the upcoming OAN Pitch Challenge for high school kids.
What is is about comics that kids love? Listen as host Nichelle Shaskus talks to Jordan Kirian, about how he developed his comic book series, Gordy, why he thinks comics appeal to school age kids, and what you need to know about incorporating comics into your afterschool or summer learning program.
When you work with youth in low income communities, you are likely to encounter families in poverty. Understanding the challenges, and the best way to provide opportunities, is critical to being effective in your Afterschool or youth development role. Tune in to Episode 2 to hear Nichelle chat with Angie Cameron from Youngstown State University about what you can learn from the Bridges Out Of Poverty intensive training offered at the upcoming OAN Statewide Conference.
Tune in to Episode 1 - the very first OAN podcast! - to hear Nichelle chat with Kat and Viviana about the importance of creating an inclusive community in your afterschool or summer learning program. Kat and Viviana also give a sneak peek into their role in the upcoming OAN Statewide Conference (here's a hint: what they're bringing is for everyone and stuff you're not going to want to miss!)