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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Junior Achievement - When Kids Run the World
February 20, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers chat with Joseph Burke (President of Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas), Jennifer Baker (Alief ISD CTE Director), Brian Santos (Youngblood Intermediate School student), Zahra White (Youngblood Intermediate School student) and Pam Parrish (Youngblood Intermediate School interventionist). They discuss the impact of Junior Achievement's programs on Alief ISD students, specifically focusing on Biztown, a simulated city where students serve as active, productive citi...
Junior Achievement - When Kids Run the World
February 20, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers chat with Joseph Burke (President of Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas), Jennifer Baker (Alief ISD CTE Director), Brian Santos (Youngblood Intermediate School student), Zahra White (Youngblood Intermediate School student) and Pam Parrish (Youngblood Intermediate School interventionist). They discuss the impact of Junior Achievement's programs on Alief ISD students, specifically focusing on Biztown, a simulated city where students serve as active...
Community Partnerships - It Takes More Than A Village
February 05, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAlief ISD is a strong supporter of meaningful relationships with community partners. Superintendent HD Chambers sat down to discuss the different partnerships with Pastor Parris Patrick (Agape Bible Church and Alief Coalition for the Homeless) and Alief ISD's Dee Jones (Business and Community Partnership Coordinator) and Demetria West (Hastings Ninth Grade Center counselor).
Community Partnerships - It Takes More Than A Village
February 05, 2020 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAlief ISD is a strong supporter of meaningful relationships with community partners. Superintendent HD Chambers sat down to discuss the different partnerships with Pastor Parris Patrick (Agape Bible Church and Alief Coalition for the Homeless) and Alief ISD's Dee Jones (Business and Community Partnership Coordinator) and Demetria West (Hastings Ninth Grade Center counselor).
Censo 2020 – Ayuda a combatir la baja participación
January 22, 2020 21:50 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEl superintendente adjunto para servicios financieros de Alief ISD, Charles Woods conversa con el superintendente HD Chambers sobre la baja participación en el censo. Nos cuentan como más del 30% de los hogares del área de Houston no respondieron al censo 2010, lo que se estima resultará en pérdidas de casi $16,000 por persona, para la ciudad de Houston, en concepto de educación, servicios de emergencia e infraestructura, entre el 2020 y el 2030.
Censo 2020 – Ayuda a combatir la baja participación
January 22, 2020 21:50 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEl superintendente adjunto para servicios financieros de Alief ISD, Charles Woods conversa con el superintendente HD Chambers sobre la baja participación en el censo. Nos cuentan como más del 30% de los hogares del área de Houston no respondieron al censo 2010, lo que se estima resultará en pérdidas de casi $16,000 por persona, para la ciudad de Houston, en concepto de educación, servicios de emergencia e infraestructura, entre el 2020 y el 2030.
2020 Census – Help Erase the Undercount
January 22, 2020 21:45 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBCharles Woods (Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent of Business Services) visits with Superintendent HD Chambers about the Census Undercount. They discuss how over 30 percent of Houston-area households did not respond to the 2010 Census, which results in estimates that Houston will lose nearly $16,000 per citizen in education, emergency and infrastructure funding between 2020 and 2030.
2020 Census – Help Erase the Undercount
January 22, 2020 21:45 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBCharles Woods (Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent of Business Services) visits with Superintendent HD Chambers about the Census Undercount. They discuss how over 30 percent of Houston-area households did not respond to the 2010 Census, which results in estimates that Houston will lose nearly $16,000 per citizen in education, emergency and infrastructure funding between 2020 and 2030.
Top Workplaces – How the Best Organizations Retain the Best Employees
January 09, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBAlief ISD has been named a Top Workplace for the fourth consecutive year by the Houston Chronicle, the largest local newspaper. Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell (Alief ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources), Darrell Alexander (Alief ISD Executive Director of Human Resources) and Kimberly Saunders (Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers Secretary) dived into the anonymous workplace survey results and why Alief continues to be a highly-ranked employer.
Top Workplaces – How the Best Organizations Retain the Best Employees
January 09, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBAlief ISD has been named a Top Workplace for the fourth consecutive year by the Houston Chronicle, the largest local newspaper. Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell (Alief ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources), Darrell Alexander (Alief ISD Executive Director of Human Resources) and Kimberly Saunders (Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers Secretary) dived into the anonymous workplace survey results and why Alief continues to be a highly-ranked employer.
Professional Learning - When Teachers Become Students
December 11, 2019 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAlief ISD Professional Development Coordinator Dr. Tracee Grigsby-Turner and Miller Intermediate School teacher Ebony Kennedy visit with Superintendent HD Chambers about critical components of professional development and learning. They discuss the current professional learning opportunities, including socio-emotional learning, Action Based Learning and how professional learning can help educators with building meaningful relationships with students.
Professional Learning - When Teachers Become Students
December 11, 2019 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAlief ISD Professional Development Coordinator Dr. Tracee Grigsby-Turner and Miller Intermediate School teacher Ebony Kennedy visit with Superintendent HD Chambers about critical components of professional development and learning. They discuss the current professional learning opportunities, including socio-emotional learning, Action Based Learning and how professional learning can help educators with building meaningful relationships with students.
College Scholarships - How to Catch the Jumbo Shrimp
November 20, 2019 19:45 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers visits with Taylor High School students and staff on the different aspects of college preparation, from how to navigate family discussions about financial aid, to different forms of assistance for college-bound students.
College Scholarships - How to Catch the Jumbo Shrimp
November 20, 2019 19:45 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers visits with Taylor High School students and staff on the different aspects of college preparation, from how to navigate family discussions about financial aid, to different forms of assistance for college-bound students.
Fine Arts - Building Confidence Through Quality Fine Arts Programs
November 11, 2019 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBA special guest calls into the ImpactED studios: Thien An Nguyen, who was the first Alief Idol winner, graduated from Kerr High School this past spring and is currently attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Superintendent HD Chambers chats with Nguyen, Kimberly Smith (Alief ISD Director of Public Relations) and Michelle Lopez (Alief ISD Fine Arts Facilitator) about the significance of fine arts in student learning, the role it plays in fostering a sens...
Fine Arts - Building Confidence Through Quality Fine Arts Programs
November 11, 2019 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBA special guest calls into the ImpactED studios: Thien An Nguyen, who was the first Alief Idol winner, graduated from Kerr High School this past spring and is currently attending the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Superintendent HD Chambers chats with Nguyen, Kimberly Smith (Alief ISD Director of Public Relations) and Michelle Lopez (Alief ISD Fine Arts Facilitator) about the significance of fine arts in student learning, the role it plays in fostering a sense of community in...
Health Science - Alleviating the Healthcare Workforce Shortage Crisis
November 05, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discusses the significance of the CTE Health Science Program with Elsik High School graduate and current McGovern Medical School student Rachel Obimah and Center for Advanced Careers teacher Courtney Caesar.
Health Science - Alleviating the Healthcare Workforce Shortage Crisis
November 05, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discusses the significance of the CTE Health Science Program with Elsik High School graduate and current McGovern Medical School student Rachel Obimah and Center for Advanced Careers teacher Courtney Caesar.
E-Learning – Dynamic Learning Environment through Virtual Classrooms
October 22, 2019 18:30 - 49 minutes - 34 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers chat with Debbie Vincent (Digital Learning Curriculum Specialist & Distance Learning), Pam Lowe (Director of Digital Learning), Kathy Jahn (Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction), Olga Lopez (Hastings High School Library Information Specialist and Distance Learning Facilitator) and Alexandra Alvarenga (Hastings High School student) about the rigorous online course offerings for students and the advantages to the flexible virtual classroom e...
E-Learning – Dynamic Learning Environment through Virtual Classrooms
October 22, 2019 18:30 - 49 minutes - 34 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers chat with Debbie Vincent (Digital Learning Curriculum Specialist & Distance Learning), Pam Lowe (Director of Digital Learning), Kathy Jahn (Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction), Olga Lopez (Hastings High School Library Information Specialist and Distance Learning Facilitator) and Alexandra Alvarenga (Hastings High School student) about the rigorous online course offerings for students and the advantages to the flexible virtual classroom environment.
Veterinary Science - It’s Not All Puppies, Sunshine, Kitties and Rainbows
October 08, 2019 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers talks with Jennifer Baker (Alief ISD Career and Technical Education Director), Phyllis Sams (Veterinary Science instructor) and Elizabeth Nguyen (recent Alief ISD graduate and Certified Veterinary Assistant) about the extensive training provided by the Alief ISD Veterinary Science Program and how it prepares students to become Certified Veterinary Assistants.
Veterinary Science - It’s Not All Puppies, Sunshine, Kitties and Rainbows
October 08, 2019 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers talks with Jennifer Baker (Alief ISD Career and Technical Education Director), Phyllis Sams (Veterinary Science instructor) and Elizabeth Nguyen (recent Alief ISD graduate and Certified Veterinary Assistant) about the extensive training provided by the Alief ISD Veterinary Science Program and how it prepares students to become Certified Veterinary Assistants.
Voting - Young Voters Make an Impact at the Ballot Box
October 01, 2019 14:55 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers sits down with Adrienne Redmon (Hastings Advanced Academics Coordinator), Kydra Hubbard (Albright Social Studies Department Chair) and Gretchen Gaskins (Alief ISD Social Studies Coordinator) and visit about voter engagement at all grade levels.
Voting - Young Voters Make an Impact at the Ballot Box
October 01, 2019 14:55 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers sits down with Adrienne Redmon (Hastings Advanced Academics Coordinator), Kydra Hubbard (Albright Social Studies Department Chair) and Gretchen Gaskins (Alief ISD Social Studies Coordinator) and visit about voter engagement at all grade levels.
After-School Enrichment Programs – Developing the Whole Child
September 11, 2019 21:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers talk to Karla Kessler (Director of Federal Programs and Grants), Tameka Abernathy (Children Interacting Afterschool Coordinator) and Drechelle Edwards (21st Century Community Learning Centers Project Director) about the importance of after-school enrichment and its critical role in giving students the skills to succeed.
After-School Enrichment Programs – Developing the Whole Child
September 11, 2019 21:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers talk to Karla Kessler (Director of Federal Programs and Grants), Tameka Abernathy (Children Interacting Afterschool Coordinator) and Drechelle Edwards (21st Century Community Learning Centers Project Director) about the importance of after-school enrichment and its critical role in giving students the skills to succeed.
Limited Open Enrollment – Providing Opportunities Beyond District Boundaries
August 27, 2019 14:11 - 19 minutes - 14 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers sit down with Dr. Jackie Armwood (Alief ISD Director of Student Services) and Ava Montgomery (Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent of Instruction) about the district’s new Limited Open Enrollment (LOE) Program. They discuss the advantages of the LOE Program and also address LOE concerns.
Limited Open Enrollment – Providing Opportunities Beyond District Boundaries
August 27, 2019 14:11 - 19 minutes - 14 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers sit down with Dr. Jackie Armwood (Alief ISD Director of Student Services) and Ava Montgomery (Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent of Instruction) about the district’s new Limited Open Enrollment (LOE) Program. They discuss the advantages of the LOE Program and also address LOE concerns.
Family Engagement - Community-Building through Home-to-School Connections
August 20, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers visit with Shanceler Terry (Family and Community Engagement Coordinator), Isaac Eguia (Family Liaison) and Bridget Ojeaga (Alief ISD parent) about the value and challenges of family engagement. They dig into the different levels of family engagement and the importance of using family engagement to strengthen the community and the home-to-school connection.
Family Engagement - Community-Building through Home-to-School Connections
August 20, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers visit with Shanceler Terry (Family and Community Engagement Coordinator), Isaac Eguia (Family Liaison) and Bridget Ojeaga (Alief ISD parent) about the value and challenges of family engagement. They dig into the different levels of family engagement and the importance of using family engagement to strengthen the community and the home-to-school connection.
Teacher Shortage Leads to “Grow Your Own” Teacher Pipeline
August 08, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers chat with Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell (Alief ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources), Andrea Lotsu (Alief Taylor High School teacher) and Angel Anchondo (Alief Taylor High School graduate) regarding Alief's Grow Your Own teacher Program. Anchondo and Lotsu talk about the highlights of the CTE Education and Training Program, the importance of exposure to the teaching profession as a high school student and how to engage future educators. ...
Teacher Shortage Leads to “Grow Your Own” Teacher Pipeline
August 08, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers chat with Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell (Alief ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources), Andrea Lotsu (Alief Taylor High School teacher) and Angel Anchondo (Alief Taylor High School graduate) regarding Alief's Grow Your Own teacher Program. Anchondo and Lotsu talk about the highlights of the CTE Education and Training Program, the importance of exposure to the teaching profession as a high school student and how to engage future educators.
Teacher Shortages - Taking Unconventional Approaches to Recruitment
July 22, 2019 11:45 - 51 minutes - 36.2 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discusses the teacher shortage crisis with Maya Weatherton (Relay Houston) and Courtney Isaak (Good Reason Houston). They detail the importance of recruiting qualified individuals to join the teaching profession and what it takes to support these professionals so that they become highly effective teachers.
Teacher Shortages - Taking Unconventional Approaches to Recruitment
July 22, 2019 11:45 - 51 minutes - 36.2 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers discusses the teacher shortage crisis with Maya Weatherton (Relay Houston) and Courtney Isaak (Good Reason Houston). They detail the importance of recruiting qualified individuals to join the teaching profession and what it takes to support these professionals so that they become highly effective teachers.
Health Services – Filling the Medical Care Gap for All Students
June 27, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 25.6 MBCarleen Johnson (Alief ISD Health Services Department) and Shirl Felder (Memorial Hermann School-Based Health Center) talk to Superintendent HD Chambers about how medical professionals go above and beyond year-round to provide much-needed health services to Alief ISD students.
Health Services – Filling the Medical Care Gap for All Students
June 27, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 25.6 MBCarleen Johnson (Alief ISD Health Services Department) and Shirl Felder (Memorial Hermann School-Based Health Center) talk to Superintendent HD Chambers about how medical professionals go above and beyond year-round to provide much-needed health services to Alief ISD students.
Gender Equality - When Women Lead, Everything Changes
June 11, 2019 15:55 - 48 minutes - 34 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers sit down with fellow superintendents Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora (Tomball ISD), Dr. LaTonya Goffney (Aldine ISD) and Dr. Kelli Moulton (Galveston ISD). They discuss their paths to becoming superintendents of school districts and the importance of female leadership.
Gender Equality - When Women Lead, Everything Changes
June 11, 2019 15:55 - 48 minutes - 34 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers sit down with fellow superintendents Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora (Tomball ISD), Dr. LaTonya Goffney (Aldine ISD) and Dr. Kelli Moulton (Galveston ISD). They discuss their paths to becoming superintendents of school districts and the importance of female leadership.
STEM Education - Where Failure is an Option
May 31, 2019 19:00 - 38 minutes - 27 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers visits with Gelyn Roble (Alief ISD Elementary Science Coordinator) and Betty George (Alief ISD Elementary Science Interventionist) about the intricacies of STEM education, including the challenges of project-based learning, how Alief is supporting STEM educators and information about the district-hosted STEM summer camps.
STEM Education - Where Failure is an Option
May 31, 2019 19:00 - 38 minutes - 27 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers visits with Gelyn Roble (Alief ISD Elementary Science Coordinator) and Betty George (Alief ISD Elementary Science Interventionist) about the intricacies of STEM education, including the challenges of project-based learning, how Alief is supporting STEM educators and information about the district-hosted STEM summer camps.
School Finance and House Bill 3 - Where Did All the Money Go?
May 15, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 33.7 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers chat with David Thompson (Partner and Thompson & Horton LLP) and Charles Woods (Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent of Business Services) about House Bill 3 and other issues surrounding public school funding.
School Finance and House Bill 3 - Where Did All the Money Go?
May 15, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 33.7 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers chat with David Thompson (Partner and Thompson & Horton LLP) and Charles Woods (Alief ISD Deputy Superintendent of Business Services) about House Bill 3 and other issues surrounding public school funding.
Safety & Security - Taking Innovative Measures to Protect Our Schools
May 07, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 28.1 MBAlief ISD Police Department Captain Henry Bonaparte and K9 Officer Christopher Sherman talk about the various proactive measures school districts are implementing to improve school safety, such as innovative trainings, vapor dogs, community policing and other methods.
Safety & Security - Taking Innovative Measures to Protect Our Schools
May 07, 2019 13:00 - 39 minutes - 28.1 MBAlief ISD Police Department Captain Henry Bonaparte and K9 Officer Christopher Sherman talk about the various proactive measures school districts are implementing to improve school safety, such as innovative trainings, vapor dogs, community policing and other methods.
Creating College-Bound Students
April 30, 2019 20:00 - 36 minutes - 26.3 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers talked to Tracy Scholz (Alief ISD Advanced Academics Coordinator) and two Alief ISD AVID high school students regarding the district's Advanced Academics Program. They covered the many aspects of advanced academics, including the gifted and talented program, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), college dual credit opportunities and other advanced academics offerings.
Creating College-Bound Students
April 30, 2019 20:00 - 36 minutes - 26.3 MBSuperintendent HD Chambers talked to Tracy Scholz (Alief ISD Advanced Academics Coordinator) and two Alief ISD AVID high school students regarding the district's Advanced Academics Program. They covered the many aspects of advanced academics, including the gifted and talented program, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), college dual credit opportunities and other advanced academics offerings.
Martellus Bennett - Watering the Seeds of the Dreams of Our Youth
April 16, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes - 26 MBAlief ISD graduate Martellus Bennett returns home to speak with Superintendent HD Chambers about his third children's book, Dear Black Boy. Bennett, a former NFL star, Super Bowl champ and founder of The Imagination Agency, talks about the importance of children of color to aspire to become more than just athletes.
Martellus Bennett - Watering the Seeds of the Dreams of Our Youth
April 16, 2019 16:00 - 36 minutes - 26 MBAlief ISD graduate Martellus Bennett returns home to speak with Superintendent HD Chambers about his third children's book, Dear Black Boy. Bennett, a former NFL star, Super Bowl champ and founder of The Imagination Agency, talks about the importance of children of color to aspire to become more than just athletes.
Early Childhood Round Table - Believe It or Not, High Level Academics Start in Pre-K
April 08, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 31.1 MBAlief ISD elementary principals Jeanette Byrd (Cummings Elementary School) and Mary Kesler (Hicks Elementary School) chat with Kathy Jahn (Alief ISD Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction) and Superintendent HD Chambers about the preparations underway to pilot a full-day Pre-Kindergarten Program at select Alief ISD schools.
Early Childhood Round Table - Believe It or Not, High Level Academics Start in Pre-K
April 08, 2019 16:00 - 43 minutes - 31.1 MBAlief ISD elementary principals Jeanette Byrd (Cummings Elementary School) and Mary Kesler (Hicks Elementary School) chat with Kathy Jahn (Alief ISD Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction) and Superintendent HD Chambers about the preparations underway to pilot a full-day Pre-Kindergarten Program at select Alief ISD schools.