My guest today is Jan Jochim, Director of Family Navigation for Akin. Akin is the product of a merger of Childhaven and Children’s Home Society of Washington. Together, they can provide more comprehensive support for children, families, and the communities where they live. To draw even more attention to the work they do, they’re holding […]
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My guest today is Timothea Sutton, Executive Director for the Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools. The Foundation was founded by Jim Parsley, acclaimed Superintendent of Vancouver Public Schools from 1980-2002. The goal was to prepare all Vancouver students for the school day by identifying what students were lacking and providing that for them. It’s now
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Hassling the Paranormal’s Jason Hassler sits in for Joe. Jason talks to John Treadwell & Mark Joseph, owners of the Underbar!
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Our guest today is Margaret O’Donnell, the playwright of the Detention Lottery, which we will be broadcasting as a radio drama here on KXRW. We’re excited to welcome Margaret to tell us about herself, her background, and her powerful play. Debuting in 2018, The Detention Lottery has been performed in churches, synagogues, community centers, and
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My guests today are Chris Simons, owner of “I Like Comics,” and Mark Shellenberger, a GATE job coach and teacher who also works at “I Like Comics.” Along with me, GATE students Robert and Alexis help with the interview. Vancouver Public Schools’ GATE program serves developmentally disabled students by giving them work experience, assisting with
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In Part 2 of our two part episode, host Steven Glickman welcomes educators who take their expertise in coaching, communication, and empathy – to improve the livesof our community’s youth and prepare them for the future – to the next level as staff members from Vancouver Public Schools GATE program. This program focuses on work
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My guest today is Molly O’Donnell, Founder and Executive Director for Save First Financial Wellness, an organization that’s dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve financial stability and secure their basic needs by providing the guidance and support needed to navigate financial challenges and build a better future. They use a holistic approach to build trust
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In Part 1 of our two part episode, host Steven Glickman welcomes educators who take their expertise in coaching, communication, and empathy – to improve the livesof our community’s youth and prepare them for the future – to the next level as staff members from Vancouver Public Schools GATE program. This program focuses on work
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My guests today are featured actors from the cast of MPA’s production of “Footloose.” We have Ace Alexander, who plays Chuck Cranston,Ethan Dulay, who plays Willard Hewitt, Lucy Cantwell, who plays Rusty, and lead actors Aidan Hefely, who plays Ren McCormack, and Bella Bir, who plays Ariel Moore. For more information about the production, MPA,
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The American Heart Association’s Vancouver Heart and Stroke Walk takes place May 16 My guests today are Matthew Kampfe and Linda Johnson. Mathew is both the Brain Rehab Network president and CEO, and the American Heart Association’s Oregon and SW Washington 2026 Heart and Stroke Walk Chairperson. Linda is a retired high school teacher and cardiac
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