web02.fireside.fm Mon, 04 May 2026 08:05:23 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Mentoring” https://tnachieves.fireside.fm/tags/mentoring Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Welcome to At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast, where we tap into the wisdom, insights, and bold ideas of our partners to fuel the mission of tnAchieves—expanding college access and success for Tennessee students. Hosted by Krissy DeAlejandro, President & CEO of tnAchieves, this podcast spotlights the thought leaders, educators, and industry trailblazers who challenge us to learn, grow, and innovate as we work to transform lives through higher education. Since 2008, tnAchieves has leaned on collaboration to break barriers and scale impact for students often seen as underdogs, and our partners are at the heart of that journey. Each episode brings candid conversations with state and national influencers—K-12 and college leaders, business visionaries, and student success advocates—who shape our strategies and push us forward. We’ll explore how these dialogues inspire us to refine our programs, rethink possibilities, and build a stronger Tennessee workforce. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, and join us as we harness these voices to innovate and grow—because at tnAchieves, our partners don’t just support us, they transform us. Let’s dive in! en-us episodic Listening and learning to better serve Tennessee students, at scale. tnAchieves Welcome to At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast, where we tap into the wisdom, insights, and bold ideas of our partners to fuel the mission of tnAchieves—expanding college access and success for Tennessee students. Hosted by Krissy DeAlejandro, President & CEO of tnAchieves, this podcast spotlights the thought leaders, educators, and industry trailblazers who challenge us to learn, grow, and innovate as we work to transform lives through higher education. Since 2008, tnAchieves has leaned on collaboration to break barriers and scale impact for students often seen as underdogs, and our partners are at the heart of that journey. Each episode brings candid conversations with state and national influencers—K-12 and college leaders, business visionaries, and student success advocates—who shape our strategies and push us forward. We’ll explore how these dialogues inspire us to refine our programs, rethink possibilities, and build a stronger Tennessee workforce. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen, and join us as we harness these voices to innovate and grow—because at tnAchieves, our partners don’t just support us, they transform us. Let’s dive in! no tnachieves, at scale podcast, tennessee promise, tennessee achieves, tennessee education podcast, college access, college success, student mentorship, college mentorship, education nonprofit, education in tennessee, workforce development, workforce training, career pathways, career readiness, skilled trades, technical education, community college, tcat, tennessee colleges of applied technology, higher education, postsecondary education, college completion, career training, education opportunities, college enrollment, student stories, educator insights, education leadership, college presidents, first-generation college students, rural education, college to career, education equity, educational access, opportunity for all, nonprofit leadership, tennessee workforce, economic mobility, education innovation, mentoring programs, access to education, life after high school, educational policy, higher education in tennessee, workforce readiness, career success, vocational training, tennessee higher education, education podcast, success stories, inspirational education stories, college and career podcast, education and workforce podcast tnAchieves ben@tnachieves.org Mentor Moment: Summer Prep for Success https://tnachieves.fireside.fm/mm-success b8432f72-6f17-4f41-855f-5552b1030363 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 tnAchieves full tnAchieves 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. 17:56 no <p>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.</p> <p>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 the maze of college readiness, from completing necessary paperwork to developing essential life skills. Discover ways to foster resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset in your mentees, ensuring they start their college experience on the right foot.</p> <p>Whether you're a seasoned mentor or new to the tnAchieves family, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice to help you make the most of the summer months. Tune in and get ready to inspire, motivate, and support the next generation of college students! 🎓✨</p> <p>Ready to make a difference? Listen now and learn how you can be the mentor that helps students thrive! </p> Mentoring, College, Higher Education, 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.

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 the maze of college readiness, from completing necessary paperwork to developing essential life skills. Discover ways to foster resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset in your mentees, ensuring they start their college experience on the right foot.

Whether you're a seasoned mentor or new to the tnAchieves family, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice to help you make the most of the summer months. Tune in and get ready to inspire, motivate, and support the next generation of college students! 🎓✨

Ready to make a difference? Listen now and learn how you can be the mentor that helps students thrive!

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]]> 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.

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 the maze of college readiness, from completing necessary paperwork to developing essential life skills. Discover ways to foster resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset in your mentees, ensuring they start their college experience on the right foot.

Whether you're a seasoned mentor or new to the tnAchieves family, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice to help you make the most of the summer months. Tune in and get ready to inspire, motivate, and support the next generation of college students! 🎓✨

Ready to make a difference? Listen now and learn how you can be the mentor that helps students thrive!

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]]> Mentor Moment: Preparing for Summer https://tnachieves.fireside.fm/mm-summer 604af267-111a-4733-a8fe-000f80559d5e Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 tnAchieves full tnAchieves 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. 22:51 no <p>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. Remaining connected with your students and celebrating victories can lead to enhanced mentoring relationships! </p> <p>Please connect with our team if you have any questions throughout this important time as a tnAchieves mentor. We are here for you! </p> Mentoring, College, Higher Education, 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. 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 mentor. We are here for you!

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]]> 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. 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 mentor. We are here for you!

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]]> MENTOR MOMENT: Summer Bridge https://tnachieves.fireside.fm/mm-bridge 2ae88cdc-ebf3-48bd-85fe-24e5b24e7fc1 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:30:00 -0400 tnAchieves full tnAchieves 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. 22:23 no <p>The 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!</p> <p>Specifically, if students have scored below a 19 in reading or math and/or below an 18 in English on the ACT, the Summer Bridge Program could be right for them! In this case, students' ACT scores may require them to take corequisite courses prior to earning college credits. Through the Summer Bridge Program, they will receive FREE instruction by college professors in math, reading and English. These courses will give students a feel for what college courses are like and they will experience working with college professors. On the first and last day of the program, students will have the opportunity to test into college-level courses via a placement test (ACCUPLACER). </p> <p>*<em>The deadline to register is May 10, 2024. *</em> Please note, space in each program is limited and priority will be given to TN Promise eligible students who plan to attend a Tennessee community college and require corequisite classes. If interested, we encourage students to register as soon as possible!</p> <p>Learn more about tnAchieves Summer Bridge at tnAchieves.org/bridge! </p> Mentoring, College, Higher Education, Tennessee, TN Promise, Summer Bridge, ACT The 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 Bridge Program could be right for them! In this case, students' ACT scores may require them to take corequisite courses prior to earning college credits. Through the Summer Bridge Program, they will receive FREE instruction by college professors in math, reading and English. These courses will give students a feel for what college courses are like and they will experience working with college professors. On the first and last day of the program, students will have the opportunity to test into college-level courses via a placement test (ACCUPLACER).

*The deadline to register is May 10, 2024. * Please note, space in each program is limited and priority will be given to TN Promise eligible students who plan to attend a Tennessee community college and require corequisite classes. If interested, we encourage students to register as soon as possible!

Learn more about tnAchieves Summer Bridge at tnAchieves.org/bridge!

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]]> The 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 Bridge Program could be right for them! In this case, students' ACT scores may require them to take corequisite courses prior to earning college credits. Through the Summer Bridge Program, they will receive FREE instruction by college professors in math, reading and English. These courses will give students a feel for what college courses are like and they will experience working with college professors. On the first and last day of the program, students will have the opportunity to test into college-level courses via a placement test (ACCUPLACER).

*The deadline to register is May 10, 2024. * Please note, space in each program is limited and priority will be given to TN Promise eligible students who plan to attend a Tennessee community college and require corequisite classes. If interested, we encourage students to register as soon as possible!

Learn more about tnAchieves Summer Bridge at tnAchieves.org/bridge!

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]]> MENTOR MOMENT: Working With Your Students https://tnachieves.fireside.fm/mm-working-with-students 10e61d1f-828c-4707-95c5-ed7528d758c4 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 tnAchieves full tnAchieves 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. 27:21 no <p>Check 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.</p> <p>Connect with our team anytime you have questions by emailing <a href="mailto:mentors@tnAchieves.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mentors@tnAchieves.org</a> and following us on social media at @tnAchieves! </p> Tennessee, Mentoring, College, Higher Education, Financial Aid Check 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 mentors@tnAchieves.org and following us on social media at @tnAchieves!

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]]> Check 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 mentors@tnAchieves.org and following us on social media at @tnAchieves!

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]]> MENTOR MOMENT: 2024-2025 FAFSA https://tnachieves.fireside.fm/mm-fafsa 93f78c6e-f6ca-45ab-9f97-58248a41fdba Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 tnAchieves full tnAchieves 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. 30:31 no <p>In 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.</p> <p>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 components and shedding light on recent updates for the 2024-2025 academic year.</p> <p>Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of completing the FAFSA accurately and on time, unlocking crucial financial aid opportunities that can alleviate the burden of college expenses. Allison shares tips and strategies to streamline the application process, ensuring that students maximize their chances of receiving aid.</p> <p>Most importantly, this episode highlights ways that tnAchieves mentors can support their students in the FAFSA filing process. Mentors are never expected to be experts on the FAFSA; however they have a unique opportunity connect students to valuable resources.</p> <p>Tune in to this informative episode to demystify the FAFSA process, learn about the resources available through tnAchieves, and discover how students access essential financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year. </p> FAFSA, Tennessee, Mentoring, College, Higher Education, Financial Aid In 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 components and shedding light on recent updates for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of completing the FAFSA accurately and on time, unlocking crucial financial aid opportunities that can alleviate the burden of college expenses. Allison shares tips and strategies to streamline the application process, ensuring that students maximize their chances of receiving aid.

Most importantly, this episode highlights ways that tnAchieves mentors can support their students in the FAFSA filing process. Mentors are never expected to be experts on the FAFSA; however they have a unique opportunity connect students to valuable resources.

Tune in to this informative episode to demystify the FAFSA process, learn about the resources available through tnAchieves, and discover how students access essential financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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]]> In 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 components and shedding light on recent updates for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of completing the FAFSA accurately and on time, unlocking crucial financial aid opportunities that can alleviate the burden of college expenses. Allison shares tips and strategies to streamline the application process, ensuring that students maximize their chances of receiving aid.

Most importantly, this episode highlights ways that tnAchieves mentors can support their students in the FAFSA filing process. Mentors are never expected to be experts on the FAFSA; however they have a unique opportunity connect students to valuable resources.

Tune in to this informative episode to demystify the FAFSA process, learn about the resources available through tnAchieves, and discover how students access essential financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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]]> Mentor Moment Trailer https://tnachieves.fireside.fm/mentor-moment 3805e03c-509f-4d0e-9ce4-d9b043376269 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 tnAchieves full tnAchieves 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! 50 no <p>*<em>tnAchieves is excited to announce The Mentor Moment podcast! *</em></p> <p>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!</p> <p><strong><em>The first episode of the Mentor Moment will be released this Wednesday, March 27!</em></strong></p> <p>If you would like to learn more about mentoring with tnAchieves, please visit tnAchieves.org/mentors! </p> Mentoring, College, Higher Education, Tennessee, TN Promise *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 be released this Wednesday, March 27!

If you would like to learn more about mentoring with tnAchieves, please visit tnAchieves.org/mentors!

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]]> *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 be released this Wednesday, March 27!

If you would like to learn more about mentoring with tnAchieves, please visit tnAchieves.org/mentors!

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