The Boomerang Project Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Boomerang Project Podcast
Creating conversations with Link Crew and WEB schools to create kinder, more compassionate schools. We support leadership and transition programs where 11th and 12th graders support 9th graders (Link Crew) and 8th graders support 6th graders (WEB). Schools where students help students succeed!
T-Shirts are a major part of any WEB or Link Crew Program. This episode has some tips to make them a strong symbol of your program. Plus, a new resource is now available to help you in the design process.
Words are powerful and that can be magical. As coordinators prep for Spring Play Date and May Development Day, Leader Training and Orientation, keep in mind the impact your words will have.
What do you do if you are not getting as many leaders, or the variety of leaders you need? This pod swoops in to save the day with some strategies to boost application numbers. (This topic came from a listener!)
Alex Swift is interviewed and gives insight on the shift from year two to three of her program, as well as some advice about how to grow and stay on top of the details and logistics.
Drip messaging is a key tool in Leader Development, and this episode goes into detail of when, why and how. The second half is our lead trainers' favorite sayings and phrases to use with Partner lines. Grab a notebook, you want to write these down!
Hints for Link Crew and WEB programs for communicating with their Admin and accepting and rejecting applicants.
A Heartfelt thank you to all the educators doing great work with kids in schools, and how to include others, so it isn't a lonely journey, instead it becomes an adventure.
This episode dives into the importance of creating a culture of celebration in your program by celebrating your leaders.
Lynbrook High School has a really clever, cost effective and adorable way to ensure all groups have an amazing tour. This episode outlines how you can do the same for your program.
Excellent WEB and Link Crew programs have commissioners, hand selected student managers who do more so adult coordinators have time to guide and support. They take your program from good to great.
8th grade WEB leaders share their thoughts and feeling immediately following the new student orientation. The kids explain how WEB moved the kids from nervous to new friends.
We interview Link Leaders from multiple schools to hear their perspective just minutes after they completed orientations. Podcasting from the field!
In order to build on the positive momentum you created with orientation, plan for the first few weeks of school now so you can hit the ground running. The new students will love connecting with their leader soon after the first day. This episode helps you plan for a strong start.
It is time to train your leaders, here are some ways to take your leader training from good to great, before they even walk into the gym.
We interview two Link Leaders from Colorado about their experiences as part of Link Crew. They reflect on what they learned, what worked well at their programs and give solid advice to adults running programs. Plus we talk about fast food, lip syncs and going shopping!
We interview three WEB leaders from Oregon and reflect on their year as leaders, their learnings and their advice for adults. Lots of laughs and real insight.
Before you start your summer break, make sure you handle a few key things to set yourself up for success this fall.
Helpful reminders and a few key ideas to make your Spring Play Date / May Development Day special. Plus a really cool full circle moment with former leaders.
When you run into an obstacle or set back in your program, the conversation is not over, it is NEVER over. You simply need to take it North!
Some core truths and a few significant reminders to make sure you choose leaders thoughtfully and intentionally. They are the heart of your program! Gotta get this right.
How and Why you and your team needs to meet with your Admin team to help they COMMIT to helping you and your program.
This episode features an interview with Josh Harris, who runs a WEB program at Copley-Fairlawn MS. He talks about how year 3 is like Jet Fuel getting added to your program, it really takes off.
This episode of the Boomerang Project Podcast covers calendar. How do we build a calendar that meets kids' needs and what is the yearly rhythm of a Link Crew / WEB year.
The first episode is a chat with the founders of the Boomerang Project Carolyn Hill and MaryBeth Campbell. We talk about the start of WEB and Link Crew, the impact of the pandemic, the importance of connection in schools and what has changed, and not changed, with the programs. We also laugh, a lot.
How do you use branding to create program visibility & unity? How can data collection help determine your program focus? In this episode, Jennifer Karpinski of Summit High School in CA (2016 Golden Bell Award winning school for their Link Crew program) shares with us how she uses branding & data to create a program that gets noticed.
Ever wonder how to get a Link Crew or WEB Class? Wondering what to do with the class that you have? On today's episode, Vanessa DeLuca of Hatboro-Horsham HS in PA walks you through making your leadership class come alive!
Do WEB & Link Crew activities work in other facets of your school community? Yes, they do! Today we sit down with Principal Shelleyann Keelean as she shares with us how she uses activities learned at the Basic Training to create involvement & experience, thus laying the foundation for intrinsic motivation to flow through her staff, students and school community.
The mid-year Link Crew/WEB slump is real. In today's episode, guest Kevin Ozar talks to Micah about strategies that can keep both Leaders & Coordinators motivated as they move into the second semester.