Reach Higher Riverside!

Reach Higher Riverside!

A school counselor and AVID Coordinator share Reach Higher stories for educators from all over the nation! We support the Reach Higher Initiative & Better Make Room Campaign.

Episodes

December 30, 2024 2 mins

“Don’t Cut the School Counselors”

Song Produced by: Shammy Dee and Ruben Escobar

Vocals: Shammy Dee

A few laws conducted by school counselors:

AB 469 - state mandate for financial aid; provide financial aid information to 11th graders; monitor lists and reports for 12th grader financial aid completion rates - all 12th graders must submit a financial aid application or opt-out form.  

Ed Code 215 + AB 2246 - conducting mental he...

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Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes reminisce about their favorite memories and share a few updates. We have a special guest audio from, Merone Hailemeskel, Digital and Communications for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.  
Audio Edits: Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

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Muna Osisioma, Maritza Cha, and Priscilla Grijalva discuss leadership and school counseling.  This episode is a repost from their Podcast, "Beyond Guidance."
You can find their podcast on your favorite podcast platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2064205

Audio Edits: Dan Reyes; 
"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

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Priscilla Grijalva and TaRael Kee discuss their journey to podcasting and share tips for educators.

Audio Edits: Dan Reyes;
"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015);

The Kee To Success YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf4R2RLDrIiRLKirXjW3LWA/featured

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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).  

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;
"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

https://www.nacacnet.org/


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Priscilla Grijalva interviews hair stylist, Ryan Sanger. Ryan is a hair extension and hair color specialist in Los Angeles, CA.  They discuss some of the training programs in Boston and Ryan's pathway to becoming a hair stylist.  Ryan gives tips for educators and for people interested in his career field.

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;
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Priscilla Grijalva interviews TaRael Kee.  He has a YouTube channel called the Kee to Success. He was named the Collinsville School District e-Educator of the Year (2017), recognized by College Board in (2018), received the Lindenwood Alumni Spotlight (2019), and was awarded Illinois School Counselor of the Year (2021).  TaRael shares his journey and Kees to Success.

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;
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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Olivia Carter (2021 National School Counselor of the Year). Olivia shares tips for school counselors and some of the great programs she led in her school district.

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;
"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Jennifer Betters-Bubon, Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott, and Dr. Damien Sweeney.  They discuss the great work of School Counselors for MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), the power of MTSS to change educational systems, and support school counseling programs.
School Counselors for MTSS: https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/ ;

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Julie Hill, Allen Hill, Monica Bryant, Renee' Schoening, Emilia Peiffer, Wendy Rock, Shari Sevier, & Gen Nelson.  They discuss the anti-racism, diversity, and equity book club started by Julie Hill (the Indiana School Counselor of the Year) in 2020.

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Cher Kretz (Corona-Norco Unified School District School Counselor and Parenting with the Focused Mindset Podcast Host). Cher shares some great tips on solution focused counseling!

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Bob Bardwell, Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Counselor Association.  Bob talks about leadership and a few of the great things him and his team are doing in Massachusetts.  Bob also gives some tips for National School Counseling Week.  

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

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December 23, 2021 14 mins

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Karen Lopez (Program Manager at Reach Higher).  They discuss the Common App Chatbot and a few of the great educator and student resources.

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015) 

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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Anita Shirley (Eleanor Roosevelt High School Assistant Principal and the 2022 California Association of School Counselors Administrator of the Year).  They discuss the Corona-Norco Unified School District School Counselor Mentee/Mentor Program.  Anita also shares about her passion for school counseling and helping kids.

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

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October 3, 2021 32 mins

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Jenny Rickard (CEO at Common App).  They discuss the updates from Common App.  Jenny shares the importance of promoting access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.  Priscilla also has a short interview with Cindy Jara (Digital Communications Associate for Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative at Common App) and Maddie Boehnlein (Digital and Content Associate for Reach Hi...

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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Emily Bartlett (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Campaign Development Manager, Students of the Year) and Evelyn Erives (99.1 KGGI Co Host for "ODM & Evelyn in the Morning" and On Air Talent KOST 103.5- Weekends).  We discuss the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Students of the Year Program.  

LLS Students of the Year: https://studentsoftheyear.org/

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Jeremy Goldman from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Board of Directors.  They discuss ASCA and the moment Jeremy got a shout out from Former First Lady, Michelle Obama.  

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;


"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Cindy Jara, Digital Communications Associate for Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative at Common App. They discuss College Signing Day and the great resources provided by Better Make Room and Reach Higher.

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)
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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Sandi Logan (Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida International University), Jan Desmarais-Morse (Goshen Middle School Counselor, Goshen Indiana), and Darwin Vega (Capistrano Valley High School Counselor, California). They discuss school re-entry during a global pandemic and tips for educators.

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

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March 13, 2021 35 mins
Priscilla Grijalva interviews Willie Witte, Creative Director for Roadtrip Nation. We discuss the amazing career exploration resources. Roadtrip Nation creates and distributes best-in-class career exploration content, products, and experiences to help individuals pursue fulfilling careers based on what’s important to them.

Roadtrip Nation: https://roadtripnation.com/

Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;

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