Kayla Taylor is a 12-year Family and Consumer Sciences teacher in Kansas. She has a passion for helping parents and students understand what Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses are and how they are evolving to meet the needs of today’s society. A conversation with a student helped Mrs. Taylor delve into exploring how Career and Technical Education courses at the high school level can help students wishing to enter the military. This led Mrs. Taylor to investigate how high school students in military families can receive training in programs that often take multiple years when those families are often times moving. Tune in to hear more about her findings and gather information to equip your student by taking CTE courses in high school on a potential path to joining the military.
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Celebrate #GivingTuesdayMilitary
What if we had the ability to change the world? Would you do it? Would you be that person to impact another person’s life? Well, we can! I think Uncle Sam said it best, “I Want You!” But, really WE WANT YOU. You are probably wondering what we want you for.
We want you to join our movement. The movement is easy. All it involves is kindness.
OK, so now you might be thinking, “That doesn’t seem too hard. I am a kind person. Where did this idea come from?”
AWTR Show #705: Burn Victim and Overcomer: Zachary Sutterfield
Zachary Sutterfield grew up in a strong military household as both of his parents were service members. He planned to attend college to become a teacher…but then the unthinkable happened. Zach transferred to Texas State University and within 10 days, his apartment complex was purposefully set afire.
Five individuals lost their lives in the fire (two of whom were Zach’s roommates), and Zach himself sustained life-threatening injuries, including burns to more than 69% of his body and a traumatic brain injury. Although he was only given a 20% chance to live, he overcame all odds. More than a year later, Zach continues to recover and share his story.
AWTR Show #704 Military Child of the Year
Military Child of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional child from each branch of the service and the National Guard for their leadership, resiliency, and commitment to education and their community at Operation Homefront’s MCOY annual gala in Washington, D.C. The nominations for these amazing young men and women to compete for this award must be submitted between Sept. 17 through Dec 15. Tune in as we chat with Margi Kirst, Chief Development Officer for Operation Homefront, to learn how to nominate an exceptional military child!
10 Ways to Support Your Child with a Learning Disability
I have a child with a learning disability.
He has struggled academically and socially to “keep up” with his peers and grade level since Pre-K. As we begin his 4th grade experience in a new school, in a different state, with a number of changes (to include deployment in the mix), I need to gather my thoughts and streamline my efforts that will set him up for success this year.
Let’s do this.
Show #698: Night In Boxes
Tune in to hear from military spouse Melissa Williams, Vice President of Branding for Night In Boxes. These boxes are the ultimate solution to enjoy an experience with a loved one from the comfort of your own home. Night In Boxes started their Night In adventure with “Date Night In,” delivering complete date nights to customers’ doors and have now expanded to Kids Night In.
Ode to the Military Child
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Purple ribbon in your hair
Dandelion between your fingers
Laughing with little care
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The places you will go
The goodbyes you’ve already said
The grown up things you know
The Struggle of Communication
When my son was around 18 months old, I started to worry about his ability to communicate. By the age of 2, it became an even larger concern, as most kids by that age are able to say around 50 words and string together a sentence or two. By 2, he had less than 20 words in his vocabulary and struggled to communicate with us. I wondered if I should get an evaluation with a speech therapist, but being that he’s my first child, I wasn’t sure if what was going on was normal.
Show #688: Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year 2019
Meet Operation Homefront’s Military Child of the Year award recipients for 2019. The annual awards recognize seven outstanding young people ages 13 to 18.
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