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Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).  Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)https://www.nacacnet.org/

Priscilla Grijalva interviews hair stylist, Ryan Sanger. Ryan is a hair extension and hair color specialist in Los Angeles, CA.  They discuss some of the training programs in Boston and Ryan's pathway to becoming a hair stylist.  Ryan gives tips for educators and for people interested in his career field.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews TaRael Kee.  He has a YouTube channel called the Kee to Success. He was named the Collinsville School District e-Educator of the Year (2017), recognized by College Board in (2018), received the Lindenwood Alumni Spotlight (2019), and was awarded Illinois School Counselor of the Year (2021).  TaRael shares his journey and Kees to Success.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Olivia Carter (2021 National School Counselor of the Year). Olivia shares tips for school counselors and some of the great programs she led in her school district.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Jennifer Betters-Bubon, Dr. Emily Goodman-Scott, and Dr. Damien Sweeney.  They discuss the great work of School Counselors for MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports), the power of MTSS to change educational systems, and support school counseling programs.School Counselors for MTSS: https://www.schoolcounselors4mtss.com/ ;Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015);Reach Higher Riverside: https://www.reachhigherriverside.com/

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Julie Hill, Allen Hill, Monica Bryant, Renee' Schoening, Emilia Peiffer, Wendy Rock, Shari Sevier, & Gen Nelson.  They discuss the anti-racism, diversity, and equity book club started by Julie Hill (the Indiana School Counselor of the Year) in 2020.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Cher Kretz (Corona-Norco Unified School District School Counselor and Parenting with the Focused Mindset Podcast Host). Cher shares some great tips on solution focused counseling!Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Bob Bardwell, Executive Director of the Massachusetts School Counselor Association.  Bob talks about leadership and a few of the great things him and his team are doing in Massachusetts.  Bob also gives some tips for National School Counseling Week.  Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Karen Lopez (Program Manager at Reach Higher).  They discuss the Common App Chatbot and a few of the great educator and student resources.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015) 

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Anita Shirley (Eleanor Roosevelt High School Assistant Principal and the 2022 California Association of School Counselors Administrator of the Year).  They discuss the Corona-Norco Unified School District School Counselor Mentee/Mentor Program.  Anita also shares about her passion for school counseling and helping kids.Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Jenny Rickard (CEO at Common App).  They discuss the updates from Common App.  Jenny shares the importance of promoting access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.  Priscilla also has a short interview with Cindy Jara (Digital Communications Associate for Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative at Common App) and Maddie Boehnlein (Digital and Content Associate for Reach Higher and Better Make Room).Common App: https://www.commonapp.org/Audio Edits by Dan Reyes;"Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Emily Bartlett (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Campaign Development Manager, Students of the Year) and Evelyn Erives (99.1 KGGI Co Host for "ODM & Evelyn in the Morning" and On Air Talent KOST 103.5- Weekends).  We discuss the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Students of the Year Program.  LLS Students of the Year: https://studentsoftheyear.org/Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Jeremy Goldman from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Board of Directors.  They discuss ASCA and the moment Jeremy got a shout out from Former First Lady, Michelle Obama.  Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Cindy Jara, Digital Communications Associate for Michelle Obama's Reach Higher Initiative at Common App. They discuss College Signing Day and the great resources provided by Better Make Room and Reach Higher. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Sandi Logan (Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida International University), Jan Desmarais-Morse (Goshen Middle School Counselor, Goshen Indiana), and Darwin Vega (Capistrano Valley High School Counselor, California). They discuss school re-entry during a global pandemic and tips for educators. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Willie Witte, Creative Director for Roadtrip Nation. We discuss the amazing career exploration resources. Roadtrip Nation creates and distributes best-in-class career exploration content, products, and experiences to help individuals pursue fulfilling careers based on what’s important to them. Roadtrip Nation: https://roadtripnation.com/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Faye Huie (Research Associate) and Michele Gralak (Senior Business Analyst) for the National Student Clearinghouse. They share information and resources about the National Student Clearinghouse. National Student Clearinghouse: https://www.studentclearinghouse.org/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva and Josh Godinez (President of the California Association of School Counselors) discuss some of the top Reach Higher Riverside moments of 2020. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Dr. Carl Cohn. Dr. Cohn is a professor emeritus at Claremont Graduate University. From 2011 through 2018, he served the state of California as a state board of education member, and then as executive director of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. Previously, he was superintendent of schools in both the Long Beach and San Diego school systems, as well as the Federal Court monitor for the Los Angeles school system. His tenure in Long Beach culminated with his winning the McGraw Prize in 2002, and the district winning the Broad Prize in 2003. Dr. Cohn shares his story and tips for school counselors. Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)

Priscilla Grijalva interviews Bill DeBaun from the National College Attainment Network (NCAN). We discuss the Form Your Future FAFSA Tracker and some of the amazing NCAN resources. FAFSA Tracker: https://formyourfuture.org/ Audio Edits by Dan Reyes; "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015)