"Beyond the Stars"
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Our podcast features coordinators and leaders of homeless shelters, foster homes, and domestic abuse homes who give some perspective as to the unique educational struggles of underserved kids, and our board of directors offer advice to help everyday citizens know how to support these children.
Key Speakers
Dekescia Moss
Hope Doors New Beginning Non-Profit
Dekescia Moss is a seasoned Human Services Professional with over a decade of experience in Early Childhood Education. She currently holds a role as a Shelter Children's Case Manager. Her expertise spans from child and adolescent development, mental health, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed care. She is deeply passionate about serving and advocating for underserved communities.
Dr. Mike Smart
Complex Trauma Research and Advocacy Institute
Dr.Mike Smart is a Phd in psychology and has published a wide array of research on foster care. He has been a foster parent for several years in the past, and he is a Professor a Colin College. His expertise mainly concerns Child Welfare Healthcare, and he mainly works to dig deep into previous physiological beliefs to apply them to current educational systems in trying to reform issues without our society.
Ravain Owens
Journey to Dream Foundation
Mrs. Ravain Owens is the head volunteer coordinator at Journey to Dream Foundation, working to help homeless teens navigate their lives after experiencing a great deal of mental and emotional instability. Her expertise spans from teaching adolescents, mental health, and social-emotional learning. She is deeply passionate about teaching her kids and serving her foundation.