The tnAchieves Podcast
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe tnAchieves podcast with Executive Director, Krissy DeAlejandro, explores the path from high school through a college credential. tnAchieves, the partnering organization to TN Promise, actively pursues the belief that everyone is college material. Some of us simply need nudging. Others need more. But in the end, we all benefit from support and guidance. This podcast is designed to discuss solutions to barriers often keeping students from going to and ultimately graduating from college. True stories of real journeys meant to inspire and light internal fires.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Mentor Moment: Summer Prep for Success
July 08, 2024 15:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome to another inspiring episode of the tnAchieves podcast! Join our hosts, Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford and Outreach Manager Baylor Williamson, as they delve into the critical role volunteer mentors play during the summer months in preparing students for their upcoming college journey in the fall. In this episode, Tyler and Baylor share practical tips, effective strategies, and real-life success stories to help mentors maximize their impact. Learn how to guide students through t...
Mentor Moment: Community Service
June 12, 2024 20:00 - 20 minutes - 29.3 MBtnAchieves Sr. Director of Mentors Tyler Ford is joined by tnAchieves Director of COMPLETE Emily Jones to discuss the upcoming July 1 community service deadline. Learn how you can support your students as they complete this important TN Promise requirement!
Mentor Moment: Preparing for Summer
May 08, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, Tyler Ford sits down with Ben Sterling to discuss how mentors should be preparing to work with students this summer! Summer is a critical time for students as they graduate from high school, register for classes and make final preparations to begin in the fall. Remaining connected with your students and celebrating victories can lead to enhanced mentoring relationships! Please connect with our team if you have any questions throughout this important time as a tnAchieves ment...
MENTOR MOMENT: Summer Bridge
April 23, 2024 14:30 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBThe tnAchieves Summer Bridge Program is a FREE, 14-day program designed to help students who have not tested into college-level courses enter college more confident, both socially and academically! Held at community colleges across the state, the tnAchieves Summer Bridge Program gives you the opportunity to gain college experience, meet professors and make new friends! Specifically, if students have scored below a 19 in reading or math and/or below an 18 in English on the ACT, the Summer Brid...
MENTOR MOMENT: Working With Your Students
April 10, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBCheck out the audio from the February 2024 tnAchieves Mentor Webinar focused on kicking off the 2024 mentor program. This episode provides insight into beginning your mentoring experience and establishing connections with students. Connect with our team anytime you have questions by emailing [email protected] and following us on social media at @tnAchieves!
MENTOR MOMENT: 2024-2025 FAFSA
March 27, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode of the Mentor Moment, we dig into how mentors can help their students complete the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and highlight how tnAchieves is helping students navigate the financial aid landscape. Host Tyler Ford is joined by Allison Johnson, Director of Knox Access, a transformative pilot program in Knox County designed to increase Knox County's college-going rate. Together, they dissect the FAFSA application process, breaking down its componen...
Mentor Moment Trailer
March 25, 2024 12:00 - 50 seconds - 1.16 MB*tnAchieves is excited to announce The Mentor Moment podcast! * The Mentor Moment is a podcast influenced by and designed for tnAchieves mentors! Join Tyler Ford from tnAchieves every other week for an episode highlighting tips and best practices to enhance your mentoring experience. Subscribe to tnAchieves in your favorite podcast feed to always stay up to date with episodes. Thank you for volunteering and standing with students across Tennessee! The first episode of the Mentor Moment will b...
#FindYourWhyTN Panel Series: Breaking Family Cycles
February 18, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBHear from three individuals that represent the first person in their family to attend college. We hope this discussion inspires you to Find Your Why! Learn more about #FindYourWhyTN at tnAchieves.org/findyourwhy. Get to know each panelist: Krissy DeAlejandro: https://youtu.be/i1kqxAIROnU Sumner Deason: https://youtu.be/DdRWFuloxzc Mike Ragsdale: https://youtu.be/QxcG8ELuep8
Leadership with Randy Boyd, Mike Ragsdale and Krissy DeAlejandro
April 20, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBBecoming a great leader requires hard work, trying a lot of things and learning from failure. Hear from tnAchieves Board Members Randy Boyd and Mike Ragsdale and Executive Director Krissy DeAlejandro as they discuss what it takes to become a great leader! This interview is taken from one of our virtual community service webinars. We liked it so much we turned it into a podcast!
On a Mission with Graham Thomas and Krissy DeAlejandro
March 23, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 56 MBMore than a decade has passed since knoxAchieves was launched from a whiteboard in the Knox County Mayor's office, but Executive Director Krissy DeAlejandro's commitment to student success has not wavered. Since 2008, tnAchieves has grown, innovated and paved pathways for all students, including those that are the first in their families to pursue college. The seventh installment of our podcast dives into the beginnings of tnAchieves, why it was founded and how we have stayed true to our miss...
Promise Programs with Dr. Michelle Miller-Adams and Dr. Celeste Carruthers
March 09, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBTennessee provides each high school senior the opportunity to earn a post-secondary credential tuition and mandatory-fee free through a first-of-its-kind Promise scholarship. Communities, cities, colleges and even other states have looked to Tennessee for guidance in launching their own Promise programs. Hear from Dr. Michelle Miller-Adams from the Upjohn Institute and Dr. Celeste Carruthers from the University of Tennessee's Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, as they discuss the...
The Power of a Resource with Janice Bettis and John Cagle
February 24, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBThe fifth episode of the tnAchieves podcast features two longtime mentors, Janice Bettis and John Cagle. Joining us in 2011, Janice and John share what brought them to tnAchieves, what keeps them engaged and how tnAchieves has impacted their communities.
A Great Idea with Randy Boyd
February 04, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBA conversation between Randy Boyd and Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale became an idea in 2008. Their idea was a program that would result in more low-income, first-generation students enrolling in college. With Randy's support, Knox Achieves launched with the Class of 2009, became tnAchieves in 2012 and transitioned to its current role as a partnering organization to TN Promise in 2015. Without Randy, tnAchieves would not exist, and his leadership as our chairmen has been transformative. Lear...
Thriving (Surviving?) First Semester with Emma and Timari
January 21, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBThe third installment of the tnAchieves Podcast features two current TN Promise students, Timari and Emma, as they discuss the ups and downs of their first semester of college. Timari and Emma share different perspectives and experiences, offering something for every student as they work to thrive as college students. We know the first semester can be the hardest, often feeling more like surviving than thriving. Take a page out of Timari or Emma's playbook and start thriving! Audio Issue: At ...
College Presidents Aren't That Scary with Dr. Anthony Wise
December 17, 2019 16:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBThe second episode of the tnAchieves Podcast features Dr. Anthony Wise, President of Pellissippi State Community College. For more than a decade, Pellissippi State has welcomed new programs and been a vital partner to our work. Dr. Wise’s leadership has been invaluable as we try new things and keep what works. Learn about how he started his journey at Pellissippi and his tips on being a successful student on a community college campus! We think you’ll find that college presidents aren’t all t...
Being Brave with Ben Sterling
November 20, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 37.4 MBOur very first episode welcomes Ben Sterling, a graduate of the first knoxAchieves class and a current member of the tnAchieves team. Navigating the transition as a first generation student, Ben discusses his journey from high school student to college graduate. We uncover the importance of asking questions, advocating for yourself and ultimately facing your fears while braving the college unknown. Hear so many important lessons in this first episode!
The tnAchieves Podcast - Being Brave with Ben Sterling
November 20, 2019 16:00 - 26 minutes - 37.4 MBOur very first episode welcomes Ben Sterling, a graduate of the first knoxAchieves class and a current member of the tnAchieves team. Navigating the transition as a first generation student, Ben discusses his journey from high school student to college graduate. We uncover the importance of asking questions, advocating for yourself and ultimately facing your fears while braving the college unknown. Hear so many important lessons in this first episode!