Reach Higher Riverside!
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsA 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.
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Ep. 19 TN Achieves
December 15, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBPriscilla Grijalva interviews Graham Thomas, Tennessee Achieves Deputy Director of Outreach. TN Achieves is a leader in the nation for college affordability and FAFSA completion efforts. TN Achieves recruits, trains and manages the volunteer mentors working directly with TN Promise students to alleviate barriers associated with higher education. Shout outs to: Quinton Clay (Northern Illinois University), Katie Ermert (Lasselle Elementary, Val Verde USD), Mark LeNoir (Val Verde USD), and Be...
Episode 22: "When We All Vote" Song
December 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MB"When We All Vote" Song Music and Lyrics by Jessica Parry and Jackie Parry of Dianthus (2019). Dianthus: https://www.dianthuslive.com/ When We All Vote: https://www.whenweallvote.org/
"When We All Vote" Song
December 03, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MB"When We All Vote" Song Music and Lyrics by Jessica Parry and Jackie Parry of Dianthus (2019). Dianthus: https://www.dianthuslive.com/ When We All Vote: https://www.whenweallvote.org/
Ep. 18 Making College Affordable
November 16, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBPriscilla Grijalva interviews Lupita Cortez Alcala, Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction of the California Department of Education. Lupita shares her amazing journey and why making college affordable is so important. Thank you to the California Department of Education for all they do for the students in California! "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes
Episode 21: Ep. 21 Making College Affordable
November 16, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBPriscilla Grijalva interviews Lupita Cortez Alcala, Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction of the California Department of Education. Lupita shares her amazing journey and why making college affordable is so important. Thank you to the California Department of Education for all they do for the students in California! "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes
Episode 20: Ep. 20 All in for Financial Aid!
October 01, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 17.3 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes open October financial aid season with amazing guests! Priscilla interviews Jon Waldrep from the California Student Aid Commission Training and Outreach Programs. Other special guests include: John King (former Education Secretary for Barack Obama and CEO at the Education Trust), Jose Valdivia (UC San Diego), Conner Chappel (UCLA), and 99.1 KGGI Radio! Shout outs to: Perris Union High School District, Cherrie Cunningham (RCOE Secretary to the Dire...
Ep. 17 All in for Financial Aid!
October 01, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 17.3 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes open October financial aid season with amazing guests! Priscilla interviews Jon Waldrep from the California Student Aid Commission Training and Outreach Programs. Other special guests include: John King (former Education Secretary for Barack Obama and CEO at the Education Trust), Jose Valdivia (UC San Diego), Conner Chappel (UCLA), and 99.1 KGGI Radio! Shout outs to: Perris Union High School District, Cherrie Cunningham (RCOE Secretary to the Director of ...
Ep. 16 Beating the Odds Summit
September 08, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 22.9 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Stephanie Sprow Owens (Director of Programming for Reach Higher at the Common App) and Merone Hailemeskel (Director of Communications for Reach Higher at the Common App). Priscilla and Dan share their Beating the Odds story. Stephanie and Merone talk about Michelle Obama's Beating the Odds Summit and they share great tips for educators who want to lead a Beating the Odds Summit. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry...
Episode 19: Ep. 19 Beating the Odds Summit
September 08, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 22.9 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Stephanie Sprow Owens (Director of Programming for Reach Higher at the Common App) and Merone Hailemeskel (Director of Communications for Reach Higher at the Common App). Priscilla and Dan share their Beating the Odds story. Stephanie and Merone talk about Michelle Obama's Beating the Odds Summit and they share great tips for educators who want to lead a Beating the Odds Summit. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jack...
"Race to Submit" Song
August 21, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.14 MBSong: "Race to Submit" Artist, Producer and Verses by: BuddIE (2019); Production: Versus Song Lyrics: It’s the race to submit, c’mon you gotta reach higher. Hop behind the wheel cuz now you are the driver. It’s the race to submit, c’mon you gotta reach higher. Don’t let nothing stop you now cuz you the decider. F-A-F-S-A. Sooner you submit. Sooner you get paid. First come first serve. Submit today. Don’t be late. Don’t be lazy. No to free money? What are you crazy? Did you forget that coll...
Episode 18: "Race to Submit" Song
August 21, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.14 MBSong: "Race to Submit" Artist, Producer and Verses by: BuddIE (2019); Production: Versus Song Lyrics: It’s the race to submit, c’mon you gotta reach higher. Hop behind the wheel cuz now you are the driver. It’s the race to submit, c’mon you gotta reach higher. Don’t let nothing stop you now cuz you the decider. F-A-F-S-A. Sooner you submit. Sooner you get paid. First come first serve. Submit today. Don’t be late. Don’t be lazy. No to free money? What are you crazy? Did you forget t...
Episode 17: Ep. 17 When We All Vote
August 13, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 11.6 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Andrew Amore, Director of Educator Engagement from When We All Vote. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes
Ep. 15 When We All Vote
August 13, 2019 00:00 - 22 minutes - 11.6 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Andrew Amore, Director of Educator Engagement from When We All Vote. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes
Episode 16: Ep. 16 Becoming the Future!
July 16, 2019 00:00 - 51 minutes - 43.4 MBPriscilla and Dan interview former NVHS students who met Michelle Obama and former NVHS Reach Higher Commissioner of Club. We recap the I Am Becoming Tour and UCLA College Signing Day as well as when the Reach Higher Initiative was introduced in 2014. Special Guests: Mark Corona (U.S. Marine Corps), Raquel Guerrero (Riverside City College student), and Yesenia Apreza (UCLA student). We have a special recording from Julie Hill (2012-2018 ASCA Board of Directors, ISCA Board of Direc...
Ep. 14 Becoming the Future!
July 16, 2019 00:00 - 51 minutes - 43.4 MBPriscilla and Dan interview former NVHS students who met Michelle Obama and former NVHS Reach Higher Commissioner of Club. We recap the I Am Becoming Tour and UCLA College Signing Day as well as when the Reach Higher Initiative was introduced in 2014. Special Guests: Mark Corona (U.S. Marine Corps), Raquel Guerrero (Riverside City College student), and Yesenia Apreza (UCLA student). We have a special recording from Julie Hill (2012-2018 ASCA Board of Directors, ISCA Board of Directors and...
Episode 15: Ep. 15 Dreams Come True!
May 07, 2019 00:00 - 40 minutes - 21.3 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes recap College Signing Day at UCLA with Michelle Obama! KGGI 99.1 Radio interviews Norte Vista H.S. and two students from Riverside get to be on stage with Michelle Obama! Priscilla interviews Quinton Clay (Director of Admissions at Northern Illinois University) and Beth Arey (College & Career Coordinator at Evanston Township High School). "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by:...
Ep. 13 Dreams Come True!
May 07, 2019 00:00 - 40 minutes - 21.3 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes recap College Signing Day at UCLA with Michelle Obama! KGGI 99.1 Radio interviews Norte Vista H.S. and two students from Riverside get to be on stage with Michelle Obama! Priscilla interviews Quinton Clay (Director of Admissions at Northern Illinois University) and Beth Arey (College & Career Coordinator at Evanston Township High School). "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes
Ep. 12 RAMP Up Your Program!
April 07, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes share some very exciting Reach Higher news! Priscilla interviews some members of the Santiago High School Counseling Team in Corona Norco Unified School District featuring Catherine Wallace, Johnny Campos, Christine Berg, Nathan Theune, Maritza Partida, Randy Thomas, Kristen Matsumoto, and Valencia Applegate. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Episode 14: Ep. 14 RAMP Up Your Program!
April 07, 2019 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes share some very exciting Reach Higher news! Priscilla interviews some members of the Santiago High School Counseling Team in Corona Norco Unified School District featuring Catherine Wallace, Johnny Campos, Christine Berg, Nathan Theune, Maritza Partida, Randy Thomas, Kristen Matsumoto, and Valencia Applegate. "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Ep. 11 Kick Off to College!
March 28, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Julie Zierold (Director of Curriculum & Instruction) and Melina Gonzalez (Heritage High School Counselor) from Perris Union High School District. They discuss how Kick Off to College got started and went countywide as well as all the amazing things they do in their district! "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Episode 13: Ep. 13 Kick Off to College!
March 28, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Julie Zierold (Director of Curriculum & Instruction) and Melina Gonzalez (Heritage High School Counselor) from Perris Union High School District. They discuss how Kick Off to College got started and went countywide as well as all the amazing things they do in their district! "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Episode 12: Ep. 12 In It to "Win" It!
February 11, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 24.6 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes recap the week. Priscilla interviews Ngozi Olojede (Scholly Scholarship Marketing Manager) and Josh Godinez (2019 California School Counselor of the Year). "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Ep. 10 In It to "Win" It!
February 11, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 24.6 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes recap the week. Priscilla interviews Ngozi Olojede (Scholly Scholarship Marketing Manager) and Josh Godinez (2019 California School Counselor of the Year). "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Ep. 9 California College Guidance Initiative
January 30, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 19.8 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Dr. Kedziora (Superintendent of Moreno Valley Unified School District), Kristen Hunter (MVUSD Director of College and Career Ready), and Esperanza Arce (MVUSD Director of Secondary Education). They share about Moreno Valley Unified School Districts College and Career Program. They also talk about CCGI and how they implemented it district-wide. Ngozi Olojede (Scholly Marketing Manager) shares about the Scholly Loan Contest. "Reaching Higher" Song...
Episode 11: Ep. 11 California College Guidance Initiative
January 30, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 19.8 MBPriscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Dr. Kedziora (Superintendent of Moreno Valley Unified School District), Kristen Hunter (MVUSD Director of College and Career Ready), and Esperanza Arce (MVUSD Director of Secondary Education). They share about Moreno Valley Unified School Districts College and Career Program. They also talk about CCGI and how they implemented it district-wide. Ngozi Olojede (Scholly Marketing Manager) shares about the Scholly Loan Contest. "Reaching High...
Episode 10: Ep. 10 Fly in the Face of Adversity
December 05, 2018 00:00 - 2 minutes - 24.5 MBPriscilla Grijalva interviews Mark Lim, a school counselor at Ramona High School in Riverside Unified School District. They discuss counselor fly-in programs, scholarships, and out of state colleges. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Ep. 8 Fly in the Face of Adversity
December 05, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 24.5 MBPriscilla Grijalva interviews Mark Lim, a school counselor at Ramona High School in Riverside Unified School District. They discuss counselor fly-in programs, scholarships, and out of state colleges. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Episode 9: 2018 "Reaching Higher" Song
November 09, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.64 MBSong: "Reaching Higher" Artist: Jessica & Jackie Parry Lyrics, Music, Performance, & Production by Jessica & Jackie Parry This song was written for the Reach Higher Initiative and former First Lady, Michelle Obama. Published on November 8, 2018
2018 "Reaching Higher" Song
November 09, 2018 00:00 - 4 minutes - 5.64 MBSong: "Reaching Higher" Artist: Jessica & Jackie Parry Lyrics, Music, Performance, & Production by Jessica & Jackie Parry This song was written for the Reach Higher Initiative and former First Lady, Michelle Obama. Published on November 8, 2018
Episode 8: Ep. 8 Race To Submit
November 02, 2018 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBPriscilla Grijalva interviews Mark LeNoir (Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services), Race To Submit Champion: Robin Ellison (School Counselor) and James Macaraeg (School Counselor) from Val Verde Unified School District. We discuss Financial Aid and the Race to Submit Competition. Dan Reyes talks about Ep 8. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits...
Ep. 7 Race To Submit
November 02, 2018 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBPriscilla Grijalva interviews Mark LeNoir (Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services), Race To Submit Champion: Robin Ellison (School Counselor) and James Macaraeg (School Counselor) from Val Verde Unified School District. We discuss Financial Aid and the Race to Submit Competition. Dan Reyes talks about Ep 8. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits by Dan ...
Episode 7: Ep. 7 Better Make Room!
October 12, 2018 00:00 - 21 minutes - 11.9 MBPriscilla Grijalva interviews Eric Waldo (Executive Director of Reach Higher) and Don Yu (Chief Operating Officer of Reach Higher) at the NACAC Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Ep. 6 Better Make Room!
October 12, 2018 00:00 - 21 minutes - 11.9 MBPriscilla Grijalva interviews Eric Waldo (Executive Director of Reach Higher) and Don Yu (Chief Operating Officer of Reach Higher) at the NACAC Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Catalina Cifuentes is interviewed by NACAC for earning the NACAC Inclusion, Access, and Success Award! "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
2015 "Reaching Higher" Song
September 23, 2018 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MB"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by:Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (created in 2015 for the Michelle Obama FAFSA contest)
Episode 6: 2015 "Reaching Higher" Song
September 23, 2018 00:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MB"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by:Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (created in 2015 for the Michelle Obama FAFSA contest)
Episode 5: Ep. 5 Reaching Higher
September 22, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDan Reyes and Priscilla Grijalva interview Leticia Mellin (Rubidoux H.S. Counselor), Emmanuel Jiron (Cal Poly Pomona student), Bianca Rocha (La Sierra University student) and Staff Sgt. Guzik (U.S. Marines) "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Ep. 5 Reaching Higher
September 22, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDan Reyes and Priscilla Grijalva interview Leticia Mellin (Rubidoux H.S. Counselor), Emmanuel Jiron (Cal Poly Pomona student), Bianca Rocha (La Sierra University student) and Staff Sgt. Guzik (U.S. Marines) "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod(incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson Audio Edits by Dan Reyes
Episode 4: Ep. 4 Reach for the Stars!
August 19, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBCollege tips from educators at the American School Counselor Association Conference in Los Angeles, CA "Reach for the Stars." Interviews with Crystal Newby (National Association for College Admission Counseling), Teryl Goeckel (Kansas School Counselor of Year) and LA Metro! Dan & Priscilla recap the summer and upcoming events. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio...
Ep. 4 Reach for the Stars!
August 19, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBCollege tips from educators at the American School Counselor Association Conference in Los Angeles, CA "Reach for the Stars." Interviews with Crystal Newby (National Association for College Admission Counseling), Teryl Goeckel (Kansas School Counselor of Year) and LA Metro! Dan & Priscilla recap the summer and upcoming events. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits b...
Episode 3: Ep. 3 U.S. Marine Educator Tour
July 18, 2018 05:16 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBA group of educators from Riverside, CA and all over the United States go to boot camp in San Diego, CA. Listen in as Priscilla Grijalva interviews Marines and takes you along the different activities and experiences at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot. Thank you to our military for serving our country! "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes; ...
U.S. Marine Educator Tour Ep. 3
July 18, 2018 05:16 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBA group of educators from Riverside, CA and all over the United States go to boot camp in San Diego, CA. Listen in as Priscilla Grijalva interviews Marines and takes you along the different activities and experiences at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot. Thank you to our military for serving our country! "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes;
Episode 2: Ep. 2 Reach Higher Club
June 24, 2018 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBYour hosts Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Harkirat Kaur, former NVHS Class of 2018 Reach Higher Club President and current La Sierra University student. Harkirat talks about the Reach Higher Club. The Club is the first Reach Higher Club in the nation. It supports the Reach Higher Initiative and Better Make Room Campaign where students are encouraged to go on for more education or training and apply for scholarships as early as 9th grade. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (i...
Ep. 2 Reach Higher Club
June 24, 2018 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBYour hosts Priscilla Grijalva and Dan Reyes interview Harkirat Kaur, former NVHS Class of 2018 Reach Higher Club President and current La Sierra University student. Harkirat talks about the Reach Higher Club. The Club is the first Reach Higher Club in the nation. It supports the Reach Higher Initiative and Better Make Room Campaign where students are encouraged to go on for more education or training and apply for scholarships as early as 9th grade. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompete...
Episode 1: Ep. 1 Reach Higher Riverside
June 12, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat is the Reach Higher Initiative and Better Make Room Campaign? Listen in as Dan Reyes, AVID Coordinator and Priscilla Grijalva, School Counselor from Norte Vista High School in Riverside, CA discuss the activities and workshops implemented school wide to help ALL students Reach Higher for more education or training. Special Guest: Mackenzie Isom, NMSU college student. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http...
Ep. 1 Reach Higher Riverside
June 12, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat is the Reach Higher Initiative and Better Make Room Campaign? Listen in as Dan Reyes, AVID Coordinator and Priscilla Grijalva, School Counselor from Norte Vista High School in Riverside, CA discuss the activities and workshops implemented school wide to help ALL students Reach Higher for more education or training. Special Guest: Mackenzie Isom, NMSU college student. "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creat...