At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast
Listening and learning to better serve Tennessee students, at scale.
Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 14 in total of At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast with the tag “college”.
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Mentor Moment: Summer Prep for Success
July 8th, 2024 | 17 mins 56 secs
college, higher education, mentoring, tennessee, tn promise
Welcome 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.
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Mentor Moment: Preparing for Summer
May 8th, 2024 | 22 mins 51 secs
college, higher education, mentoring, tennessee, tn promise
In 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.
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MENTOR MOMENT: Summer Bridge
April 23rd, 2024 | 22 mins 23 secs
act, college, higher education, mentoring, summer bridge, tennessee, tn promise
Mentor Moment host Tyler Ford is joined by tnAchieves Sr. Director of Communications Jessica Macey to discuss the upcoming tnAchieves Summer Bridge Program. Hosted at all 13 TN community colleges, Summer Bridge is a free, 14-day program designed to help students begin college more prepared.
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MENTOR MOMENT: Working With Your Students
April 10th, 2024 | 27 mins 21 secs
college, financial aid, higher education, mentoring, tennessee
The Mentor Moment is a podcast designed to enhance the tnAchieves mentor experience. Learn more about scholarship requirements, best practices and how to best serve students.
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MENTOR MOMENT: 2024-2025 FAFSA
March 27th, 2024 | 30 mins 31 secs
college, fafsa, financial aid, higher education, mentoring, tennessee
n this episode, the Mentor Moment delves into the 2024-2025 FAFSA and how tnAchieves mentors support students. Host Tyler Ford and Knox Access Director Allison Johnson dissect the FAFSA, sharing tips and updates. Listeners learn about the importance of timely FAFSA completion, gain insight into tnAchieves' support, and discover resources for accessing financial aid.
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Mentor Moment Trailer
March 25th, 2024 | 50 secs
college, higher education, mentoring, tennessee, tn promise
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!
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#FindYourWhyTN Panel Series: Breaking Family Cycles
February 18th, 2021 | 1 hr 1 min
breaking cycles, college, college student, education, first-generation, learn, non-profit, self-help, student, thrive
Hear 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 -
On a Mission with Graham Thomas and Krissy DeAlejandro
March 23rd, 2020 | 40 mins 47 secs
college, college student, education, learn, non-profit, self-help, student, thrive
More 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 mission. Graham Thomas steals Krissy's mic for an engaging interview!
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Promise Programs with Dr. Michelle Miller-Adams and Dr. Celeste Carruthers
March 9th, 2020 | 48 mins 9 secs
college, college student, education, learn, non-profit, self-help, student, thrive
Tennessee 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 growth and impact of Promise programs nationally and the success of Tennessee Promise.
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The Power of a Resource with Janice Bettis and John Cagle
February 24th, 2020 | 41 mins 59 secs
college, college student, education, learn, non-profit, self-help, student, thrive
The 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.