ImpactED
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsAlief ISD speaks with guests from all walks of life about issues affecting education and the future of America.
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Alief ISD - Safety and Security
September 23, 2022 20:56 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discusses safety and security in the Alief Independent School District. Guests include Alief ISD Chief of Police, Dan Turner, Deputy Superintendent, Charles Woods, and Safety and Emergency Manager, Jeremy Foster.
Superintendent Search - Shaping the Future of Alief ISD
August 05, 2022 19:40 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discusses the role of a superintendent and the Alief ISD Board of Trustees and how they are shaping the future of Alief ISD. Guests include Alief ISD Board President Ann Williams and Board Vice President Dr. Darlene Breaux.
Mental Health - Taking Wellness Beyond Mental Health Awareness Month
May 19, 2022 15:16 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discussed mental health and wellness and highlighted the importance of the mental well-being of the students and staff of Alief ISD. Guests include Alief ISD Director of Guidance and Counseling Dr. Alvia Baldwin, Mental Health Liaison Destiny Fristoe, and Psychotherapist Dr. MyMisha Richardson.
Mental Health - Taking Wellness Beyond Mental Health Awareness Month
May 19, 2022 15:16 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discussed mental health and wellness and highlighted the importance of the mental well-being of the students and staff of Alief ISD. Guests include Alief ISD Director of Guidance and Counseling Dr. Alvia Baldwin, Mental Health Liaison Destiny Fristoe, and Psychotherapist Dr. MyMisha Richardson.
Aerospace Engineering - Flying into Your Future
May 10, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discussed the innovative CTE Aerospace Engineering Program and the importance of creating career pathways for Alief ISD students. Guests include Alief ISD Director of CTE Jennifer Baker, CTE Aerospace Engineering teacher Steward Bailey and student Cindy Le.
Aerospace Engineering - Flying into Your Future
May 10, 2022 20:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discussed the innovative CTE Aerospace Engineering Program and the importance of creating career pathways for Alief ISD students. Guests include Alief ISD Director of CTE Jennifer Baker, CTE Aerospace Engineering teacher Steward Bailey and student Cindy Le.
Early Childhood - Alief ISD Innovative Interactive Pre-K Program
April 18, 2022 21:09 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Mari Martinez (Early Childhood Coordinator) and Savannah Rave (Pre-K Teacher) about the Alief ISD's Innovative Interactive Pre-K Program. They discuss the importance of early childhood education and how Alief ISD is investing in a new way to Pre-K by creating innovative experiences for Pre-Kindergarten children that take learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. The new Innovative Interactive FULL-Day Pre-K program p...
Early Childhood - Alief ISD Innovative Interactive Pre-K Program
April 18, 2022 21:09 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Mari Martinez (Early Childhood Coordinator) and Savannah Rave (Pre-K Teacher) about the Alief ISD's Innovative Interactive Pre-K Program. They discuss the importance of early childhood education and how Alief ISD is investing in a new way to Pre-K by creating innovative experiences for Pre-Kindergarten children that take learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. The new Innovative Interactive FULL-Da...
Mental Health - America's Post-Pandemic Recovery
May 03, 2021 15:24 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. Alvia Baldwin (Alief ISD Director of Guidance and Counseling) and Chrysaundra Tanner, LCSW-S (Alief ISD Mental Health Facilitator) about the challenges adults and children are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to emerge positively post-pandemic.
Mental Health - America's Post-Pandemic Recovery
May 03, 2021 15:24 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. Alvia Baldwin (Alief ISD Director of Guidance and Counseling) and Chrysaundra Tanner, LCSW-S (Alief ISD Mental Health Facilitator) about the challenges adults and children are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to emerge positively post-pandemic.
SEWA International Making an Impact on the Alief Community
April 15, 2021 21:18 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Kavita Tewary (Executive Director of Sewa International - Houston Chapter) and Dee Jones (Alief ISD Business and Community Partnership Coordinator) about the vital role the organization plays in the Alief community in providing food, donations, mentoring, tutoring and newcomer assistance programs.
SEWA International Making an Impact on the Alief Community
April 15, 2021 21:18 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Kavita Tewary (Executive Director of Sewa International - Houston Chapter) and Dee Jones (Alief ISD Business and Community Partnership Coordinator) about the vital role the organization plays in the Alief community in providing food, donations, mentoring, tutoring and newcomer assistance programs.
Early Childhood Education – How Learning Losses During the Pandemic Hurt Our Youngest Students
April 05, 2021 15:58 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast of Alief ISD, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Kathy Jahn (Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction) and Mari Martinez (Early Childhood Coordinator) about the potential learning losses of incoming Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. They discuss the importance of socio-emotional learning and oral language development at that critical stage in early childhood education and how outreach like the Virtual Pre...
Early Childhood Education – How Learning Losses During the Pandemic Hurt Our Youngest Students
April 05, 2021 15:58 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast of Alief ISD, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Kathy Jahn (Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction) and Mari Martinez (Early Childhood Coordinator) about the potential learning losses of incoming Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. They discuss the importance of socio-emotional learning and oral language development at that critical stage in early childhood education and how outreach like the Virtual Pre-Kindergarten and...
Racial Injustice - Alief's Asian Community and Perseverance Through a Pandemic and Racial Tensions
March 24, 2021 22:05 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Katherine Cheng, EVP, Houston Event Planning and Bin Yu, Chair, Asian Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the impacts of COVID-19's origin on the Asian community, race relations and how Alief's Asian community persevered through the pandemic with the help from diverse customers.
Racial Injustice - Alief's Asian Community and Perseverance Through a Pandemic and Racial Tensions
March 24, 2021 22:05 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Katherine Cheng, EVP, Houston Event Planning and Bin Yu, Chair, Asian Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the impacts of COVID-19's origin on the Asian community, race relations and how Alief's Asian community persevered through the pandemic with the help from diverse customers.
COVID-19 - How a Pandemic Led to Advances in Science
March 04, 2021 21:44 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast for Alief ISD, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. Eric Boerwinkle, Dean of UTHealth School of Public Health. They have an in-depth conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic, new variants and the amazing advances in science that assisted in creating a vaccine in record time.
COVID-19 - How a Pandemic Led to Advances in Science
March 04, 2021 21:44 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast for Alief ISD, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. Eric Boerwinkle, Dean of UTHealth School of Public Health. They have an in-depth conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic, new variants and the amazing advances in science that assisted in creating a vaccine in record time.
Racial Injustice - How to Champion Youth to Affect Change
February 25, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Krystal Williams, Alief Taylor High School Government Teacher. They discuss the history of race relations in the United States, Alief ISD students' perspectives and how we as a nation can move forward to ensure life, liberty and justice for all citizens.
Racial Injustice - How to Champion Youth to Affect Change
February 25, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Krystal Williams, Alief Taylor High School Government Teacher. They discuss the history of race relations in the United States, Alief ISD students' perspectives and how we as a nation can move forward to ensure life, liberty and justice for all citizens.
COVID-19 - How Hospitals are Collaborating with School Districts on Keeping Schools Safe
January 29, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. David Callender, president and CEO of Memorial Herman Health System. They discuss local health authorities and its assistance in guiding our school systems to ensure a healthy learning environment for students.
COVID-19 - How Hospitals are Collaborating with School Districts on Keeping Schools Safe
January 29, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. David Callender, president and CEO of Memorial Herman Health System. They discuss local health authorities and its assistance in guiding our school systems to ensure a healthy learning environment for students.
COVID-19 - Why the Virus Continues to Impact Schools
January 27, 2021 21:06 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. Maria Rivera, Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Physician at Harris County Public Health. They have an in-depth conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic and how schools have been able to operate safely during the pandemic as well as the role that Harris County Public Health plays in communities and the vaccines that are now available.
COVID-19 - Why the Virus Continues to Impact Schools
January 27, 2021 21:06 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Dr. Maria Rivera, Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention Physician at Harris County Public Health. They have an in-depth conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic and how schools have been able to operate safely during the pandemic as well as the role that Harris County Public Health plays in communities and the vaccines that are now available.
Transportation - Why Your Bus Being Late is a Sometimes Good Thing
January 12, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBDuring the Spring of 2020, prior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down in the studio with Richard Torres (Alief ISD Director of Transportation) and Ron Scroggins (Alief ISD Bus Driver). They touched on various transportation topics, including the changing landscape of school bus transportation, enhanced bus safety measures, why school bus driver shortages remain a problem, and the continued importance of each Transportation staff member, who are often the...
Transportation - Why Your Bus Being Late is a Sometimes Good Thing
January 12, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBDuring the Spring of 2020, prior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down in the studio with Richard Torres (Alief ISD Director of Transportation) and Ron Scroggins (Alief ISD Bus Driver). They touched on various transportation topics, including the changing landscape of school bus transportation, enhanced bus safety measures, why school bus driver shortages remain a problem, and the continued importance of each Transportation staff member, who are often the first and last d...
Digital Design - Turning A Hobby Into A Career
November 10, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBPrior to district closures last spring, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down with Bobby Goetsch (Center for Advanced Careers teacher) and Keneth Lopez (Hastings High School student) in the sound booth to discuss the importance of the constantly-evolving field of Digital Design.
Digital Design - Turning A Hobby Into A Career
November 10, 2020 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBPrior to district closures last spring, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down with Bobby Goetsch (Center for Advanced Careers teacher) and Keneth Lopez (Hastings High School student) in the sound booth to discuss the importance of the constantly-evolving field of Digital Design.
Community Garden - Cultivating Student and Community Change
October 27, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBPrior to district closures last spring, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down with Barbara Quattro (chair of the Alief Super Neighborhood Council), Amenda Abi Saab (former Youngblood student and current O'Donnell student) and Erin Gilbert (Youngblood Intermediate School teacher) to discuss the impact of the Alief Community Garden. They discuss how the community came together to develop the garden on the district plot and how Youngblood uses it as an interactive and fun outdoor ...
Community Garden - Cultivating Student and Community Change
October 27, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBPrior to district closures last spring, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down with Barbara Quattro (chair of the Alief Super Neighborhood Council), Amenda Abi Saab (former Youngblood student and current O'Donnell student) and Erin Gilbert (Youngblood Intermediate School teacher) to discuss the impact of the Alief Community Garden. They discuss how the community came together to develop the garden on the district plot and how Youngblood uses it as an interactive and fun outdoor classroom.
Action Based Learning - How Exercise Grows Brain Cells
October 06, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBDuring the 2019-2020 school year prior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers discussed Action Based Learning (ABL) and the importance of movement in an academic setting with Alief ISD Wellness Coordinator Kelley Sullivan and ABL Facilitators Leslie DeRuiter, Cheryl Williams and Courtney Grass. From improved student performance to decreased behavioral issues, they discuss the science behind ABL and why it works.
Action Based Learning - How Exercise Grows Brain Cells
October 06, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBDuring the 2019-2020 school year prior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers discussed Action Based Learning (ABL) and the importance of movement in an academic setting with Alief ISD Wellness Coordinator Kelley Sullivan and ABL Facilitators Leslie DeRuiter, Cheryl Williams and Courtney Grass. From improved student performance to decreased behavioral issues, they discuss the science behind ABL and why it works.
Communities In Schools of Houston - Districts Can't Do It Alone
September 23, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBPrior to district closures during the Spring 2020 semester, Lisa Descant (Chief Executive Officer for Communities In Schools of Houston), Syble Ned (CIS Student Support Manager at Klentzman Intermediate School) and Dr. Alvia Baldwin (Alief ISD Director of Guidance & Counseling) sat down with Superintendent HD Chambers to discuss the significance of Communities in Schools of Houston (CIS) in Alief ISD schools. They discuss the importance of CIS's integrated student supports an...
Communities In Schools of Houston - Districts Can't Do It Alone
September 23, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBPrior to district closures during the Spring 2020 semester, Lisa Descant (Chief Executive Officer for Communities In Schools of Houston), Syble Ned (CIS Student Support Manager at Klentzman Intermediate School) and Dr. Alvia Baldwin (Alief ISD Director of Guidance & Counseling) sat down with Superintendent HD Chambers to discuss the significance of Communities in Schools of Houston (CIS) in Alief ISD schools. They discuss the importance of CIS's integrated student supports and core services a...
Community Service - Planting the Seed of Philanthropy
August 25, 2020 15:42 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBPrior to last school year's district closures, Rayne Donahue (Mata Intermediate School student), Jasmine Gonzalez (Elsik High School student) and Jeanette Byrd (Cummings Elementary School principal) sat down in the studio to discuss how students of all ages can give back to the community in various impactful ways.
Community Service - Planting the Seed of Philanthropy
August 25, 2020 15:42 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBPrior to last school year's district closures, Rayne Donahue (Mata Intermediate School student), Jasmine Gonzalez (Elsik High School student) and Jeanette Byrd (Cummings Elementary School principal) sat down in the studio to discuss how students of all ages can give back to the community in various impactful ways.
COMET Program - How a Community-School Partnership Can End the Teacher Shortage
July 08, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBDuring the 2019-2020 school year, Superintendent HD Chambers visited with Oralia Rios-Williams (5Works Executive Director) and Baohan Phi (Alief Taylor High School graduate and current University of Houston College of Education student) on the significance of the COMET Program, a district initiative started by the superintendent. This initiative, which provides after school enrichment to elementary students in both apartment-based sites and school-based sites, has been suppor...
COMET Program - How a Community-School Partnership Can End the Teacher Shortage
July 08, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBDuring the 2019-2020 school year, Superintendent HD Chambers visited with Oralia Rios-Williams (5Works Executive Director) and Baohan Phi (Alief Taylor High School graduate and current University of Houston College of Education student) on the significance of the COMET Program, a district initiative started by the superintendent. This initiative, which provides after school enrichment to elementary students in both apartment-based sites and school-based sites, has been supported by community ...
Houston Food Bank - Nourishing Stomachs and Minds
June 17, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBPrior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down in the studio with Deborah Nichols (CIS Student Support Manager at Outley Elementary School), Angela Loving (Houston Food Bank School Programs Coordinator) and Dee Jones (Alief ISD Business and Community Partnership Coordinator). The district partners with the Houston Food Bank on various initiatives, including the Backpack Buddy Program, Teachers Aid Program and School Market. They discuss the lasting impact of those initiatives...
Houston Food Bank - Nourishing Stomachs and Minds
June 17, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBPrior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down in the studio with Deborah Nichols (CIS Student Support Manager at Outley Elementary School), Angela Loving (Houston Food Bank School Programs Coordinator) and Dee Jones (Alief ISD Business and Community Partnership Coordinator). The district partners with the Houston Food Bank on various initiatives, including the Backpack Buddy Program, Teachers Aid Program and School Market. They discuss the lasting impact of ...
Automotive Technology - Driving Students to New Heights
June 04, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBEarlier this school year prior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down in the studio to discuss workforce readiness with Vivian Vo (Elsik High School Auto Tech Program student), Will Diaz (Alief ISD Auto Tech Program graduate and owner of Engineuity Autowerks) and Julian Mendoza (Alief ISD Auto Tech Program graduate and current Hastings High School Automotive Technology teacher). They dive into the changing Auto Tech industry, the different rewarding job opportunities in the...
Automotive Technology - Driving Students to New Heights
June 04, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBEarlier this school year prior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down in the studio to discuss workforce readiness with Vivian Vo (Elsik High School Auto Tech Program student), Will Diaz (Alief ISD Auto Tech Program graduate and owner of Engineuity Autowerks) and Julian Mendoza (Alief ISD Auto Tech Program graduate and current Hastings High School Automotive Technology teacher). They dive into the changing Auto Tech industry, the different rewarding job opp...
Alief Learns Discussion - Digital and Traditional Learning
March 26, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBKathy Jahn (Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction) and Pam Lowe (Director of Digital Learning) call into the studio to discuss the Alief Learns platform with Superintendent HD Chambers. They discussed how parents, students and educators will access instructional materials to avoid a slide in what students have learned in the 2019-2020 school year.
Alief Learns Discussion - Digital and Traditional Learning
March 26, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBKathy Jahn (Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction) and Pam Lowe (Director of Digital Learning) call into the studio to discuss the Alief Learns platform with Superintendent HD Chambers. They discussed how parents, students and educators will access instructional materials to avoid a slide in what students have learned in the 2019-2020 school year.
Coronavirus - Update on Staffing, Digital Learning and Other Critical Questions
March 19, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBHD Chambers and Ava Montgomery (Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent of Instruction) provide an update on how Alief ISD is tackling various issues as schools remain closed. They discuss staffing, salaries, curbside pick-up meals, digital learning, expectations for parents and for staff, and events such as the Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies and prom.
Coronavirus - Update on Staffing, Digital Learning and Other Critical Questions
March 19, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBHD Chambers and Ava Montgomery (Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent of Instruction) provide an update on how Alief ISD is tackling various issues as schools remain closed. They discuss staffing, salaries, curbside pick-up meals, digital learning, expectations for parents and for staff, and events such as the Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies and prom.
Coronavirus - Working in Partnership with Parents
March 13, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers sits down with Board President Ann Williams and Director of Public Relations Kimberly Smith to discuss Alief ISD's virtual learning plans in the event of extended school closures.
Coronavirus - Working in Partnership with Parents
March 13, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers sits down with Board President Ann Williams and Director of Public Relations Kimberly Smith to discuss Alief ISD's virtual learning plans in the event of extended school closures.
Family Engagement - It's Never Too Early to Be Actively Engaged
March 05, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBShanceler Terry (Alief ISD Family and Community Engagement Program Coordinator), Laura Escamilla (Lead Family Liaison) and Yadira Campos (Alief ISD family member and district volunteer) sat down with Superintendent HD Chambers to discuss the increasing importance of families to be actively engaged in their children's lives from an early age.
Family Engagement - It's Never Too Early to Be Actively Engaged
March 05, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBShanceler Terry (Alief ISD Family and Community Engagement Program Coordinator), Laura Escamilla (Lead Family Liaison) and Yadira Campos (Alief ISD family member and district volunteer) sat down with Superintendent HD Chambers to discuss the increasing importance of families to be actively engaged in their children's lives from an early age.