At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast
Listening and learning to better serve Tennessee students, at scale.
We found 10 episodes of At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast with the tag “tennessee”.
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Ensuring a Healthy National Talent Pipeline with College Promise
May 19th, 2025 | 47 mins 1 sec
college access, college affordability, college promise, community building, higher ed, post-secondary attainment, technical education, tennessee, tuition-free college, workforce, workforce development
In this episode, Krissy DeAlejandro and Ben Sterling talk with Dr. Martha Kanter, CEO Emerita of College Promise and former U.S. Under Secretary of Education, and Rosye Cloud, Interim CEO of College Promise. They explore how College Promise expands access to high-quality post-secondary opportunities for all students. The conversation highlights the movement’s role in strengthening America’s talent pipeline.
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Connecting Education to Employment with SCORE President & CEO David Mansouri
May 5th, 2025 | 42 mins 5 secs
college access, college affordability, college promise, community building, higher ed, post-secondary attainment, technical education, tennessee, tuition-free college, workforce, workforce development
In Episode 2 of At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast, SCORE President & CEO David Mansouri discusses how aligning education with workforce needs can drive long-term success for Tennessee students and the state’s economy. The conversation highlights the power of collaboration, data-driven decision making, and cross-sector partnerships in transforming student outcomes. Mansouri and tnAchieves explore how intentional connections between education and employment prepare students for meaningful careers.
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We're All On The Same Team with Dr. Jon Rysewyk and Dr. Anthony Wise
April 21st, 2025 | 49 mins 57 secs
college access, college affordability, college promise, community building, higher ed, post-secondary attainment, technical education, tennessee, tuition-free college, workforce, workforce development
In the first episode of At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast, hosts Krissy DeAlejandro and Ben Sterling welcome two visionary leaders in education: Dr. Jon Rysewyk, Superintendent of Knox County Schools, and Dr. Anthony Wise, President of Pellissippi State Community College.
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At Scale: The tnAchieves Podcast Trailer
April 7th, 2025 | 4 mins 11 secs
college access, college affordability, college promise, community building, higher ed, post-secondary attainment, technical education, tennessee, tuition-free college, workforce, workforce development
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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!