Afterschool Symposium 2021

Professional Development Honorees

Event Recap

Prime Time Palm Beach County
Afterschool Symposium

May 13-14, 2021

UNMASKING

YOUR POTENTIAL

Building Systems
and Programs
Where All Youth
Can Thrive Mask@2x

About the Symposium

The past year has thrown a lot our way. The Coronavirus pandemic has forced many industries to reinvent their approach to their work and adapt to virtual spaces that have become the new normal. The out-of-school time field is no exception to this urgent need for flexibility and quick, innovative thinking.

The current social and professional climate accentuates the importance of remaining agile to forge more robust collaboration and build systems and programs for all youth to thrive. Attendees can expect the same high-quality workshops and motivational words spoken by our keynote, just in an entirely online experience designed to present innovative methods for positively impacting children and youth in a physically distanced environment.

This year’s theme, Unmasking Your Potential, emphasizes tapping into the reserves of perseverance and creativity stored within us all as we navigate our new normal and the subsequent migration to a virtual landscape.

Professional Development Honorees

Download Whova to Attend

Afterschool Symposium Registrants: Sitting in your inbox (possibly Clutter/Junk) is an email that includes the instructions on how to login to WHOVA to attend Prime Time’s Afterschool Symposium. Follow the instructions and begin choosing your workshops and interacting with your colleagues.

Get our official conference app iOS Android For Blackberry or Windows Phone, Click here For feature details, visit Whova

Enjoy lunch on us!

After you have registered for Prime Time’s Afterschool Symposium, expect a notification from Whova on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, that includes a $20 Uber Eats voucher for day one of the Symposium and instructions on how to claim.

Contests and Giveaway Winners

May 13, 2021

Cheri Rosen
Frank Verney
Tuquanda Jackson
Kanishia Mortin
Simone Scott
Proverb Newsome

Leaderboard Contest Winner: Travis Coutts

Alondra Yanez – T-shirt from Florida Fishing Academy and insulated bag from Girls on the Run
Cheri Rosen – Afterschool Kidz Kit from Center for the Collaborative Classroom
Christy Laureano – Swag Bag from Prime Time
Patricia Rivera – $50 gift card from Office Depot from Youth Speak Out and Virtual Field Trip from Loggerhead Marinelife Center

May 14, 2021

Lauren Mihalik,
Jarryn Ivery
Lynnia Highsmith

Leaderboard Contest Winner: Travis Coutts

Josh Daws – three-hour bus service
Tanya Richardson – Family Communication Cards (set of three) from Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition and Multiplication CD & DVD from the Math and Reading Party
Ella Davis – Swag bag from Prime Time Palm Beach County
Adam Mohammed – Gift basket from Early Learning Coalition, 4 tickets to the Palm Beach Zoo and four tickets to South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.

Presenter Opportunity

Prime Time Palm Beach County is requesting proposals for the Afterschool Symposium 2021, which will take place on May 13-14, 2021, on a virtual platform.

The application deadline is Friday, April 16, 2021.

WORKSHOP RFP

Exhibitor Opportunity

Prime Time is interested in showcasing products and services that promote social and emotional skill-building such as teamwork, persistence, goal-setting, self-control and getting along with others , which could be linked to success in school, career and life.

Deadline is Friday, April 23, 2021.

Exhibitor Application

Advancing Afterschool Awards

Prime Time Palm Beach County Advancing Afterschool Awards 2021 honored exemplary individuals for their work in the field of afterschool. On May 14, 2021, award recipients were recognized for their commitment to quality standards, dedication to the children and contributions to the afterschool field.

Prime Time surprised the award winners by visiting their organizations with custom plaques. Watch the video below to see the award recipients find out they won.

Advancing Afterschool Award Nominees

Discovering Excellence in Expanded Learning Award

Callie Sharkey, Stories & STEM Program Manager , Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
Chris Ortiz, Science Educator, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
Lorianne Cabrera, Music Teacher, Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
Will Rhymes, Music Teacher, Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
William Desravines Jr., Program Facilitator, Youth Speak Out International

Empowering Our OST Community Award

Kerry Barnes, Artist, KB Social Artworking
Michelle Liska, Director, Finance Contracting and Administrative Services, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department

Striving and Thriving Award

Bryan Buxton, Recreation Supervisor, Martin County Board of County Commissioners – GAAP
Christina Papula, Assistant Director, Golden Grove Elementary Afterschool Program
Claudinette Dorvil, Administrative Assistant, Achievement Centers For Children and Families- Village Academy
Ezequiel Santiago Buenanueva-Vila, Activities Leader, Heritage Elementary Afterschool Program

Frank Verney, Recreation Program Coordinator, City of West Palm Beach – Coleman Park Community Center
Joeniseley Mathurin, Site Director, Achievement Centers for Children and Families at Pine Grove Elementary School
Marie Ocean, Florence Fuller Child Development Center – West
RoShanda Simpson, Program Director, For The Children, Inc. at Barton Elementary
Shakendra Moorer, Director, Bak Middle School of the Arts

Travis Conway, Program Director, West Jupiter Community Group, Inc.
Veronica Martinez, Science Educator, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

Exceeding through SEL

Charles Cornelius, Certified Counselor, Egret Lake Elementary Afterschool Program

Unmasking Excellence in Virtual Connections Award

Adam Mohammed, Youth Development Specialist, City of Greenacres – Teen Programs
Darlene Blatch, Teacher , West Jupiter Community Group, Inc.

Natasha Rocha, Science Educator, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
William Desravines Jr., Program Facilitator, Youth Speak Out International

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award

Anna Poulin, Assistant Director, West Jupiter Community Group, Inc.
Carlens Orelus, Lead Youth Development Specialist, Achievement Centers for Children and Families Village Academy
Elsa Delgado-Colon, After School Counselor, Belvedere Elementary Afterschool Program
Ivan Vixamar, Rec Spec II, City of West Palm Beach – Coleman Park Community Center

James White, Counselor , Palm Beach Maritime Academy
Jarryn Ivery, Program Coordinator, Florence Fuller Child Development Center – West
Jorge Paseta, Recreation Coordinator, Martin County Board of County Commissioners – JASE Program
Joyce Wolliston, Membership Clerk, Boys & Girls Club – Marjorie S. Fisher
Kelly Manning, Urban Youth Impact – Elementary

Mark Caldwell, Team Leader, Urban Youth Impact – Youth
Nancy Pierre, ReFrame Program Manager, Urban Youth Impact – Youth
Nicalie Fonrose, Certified Counselor, Lantana Elementary Afterschool Program
Page Lewis, Literacy Coach, Urban Youth Impact – Elementary
Porsche Lowe, Group Leader,For The Children, Inc. at Barton Elementary

Sandra DeJesus, Coordinator of Youth Development, YMCA – DeVos Blum Family Boynton Beach
Stacy Ross, Instructor/Bus Driver/Morning Float, Florence Fuller Child Development Center – West
Teketa Davis, Assistant Director, Orthodox Zion Child Development Center
Tykese Butts, Membership Clerk, Boys and Girls Club

Anna Poulin

West jupiter community group

ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AWARD

A frontline staff member (instructor, group leader, activity leader, assistant or aide) who demonstrates extraordinary dedication to positive youth development.

Lorianne Cabrera

yOUNG SINGERS OF THE PALM BEACHES

Discovering Excellence in Expanded Learning Award

An ELO instructor who excels in providing high-quality, challenging learning experiences in the following areas: Supporting School-day Academic Learning, Caring for the Whole Child, Discovering Arts and Culture, Leadership and Career Pathways and Exploring Technology.

Michelle Lisk

pALM BEACH COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

EMPOWERING OUR OST COMMUNITY AWARD

A supporter of the afterschool field who is not employed by an afterschool program. An individual who provides support and services, or advocates for children in the out-of-school time hours. Community service organizations, such as Palm Beach County Youth Services Department, Children’s Service Council of Palm Beach County, Children’s Service Council of Martin County, United Way, Kiwanis, Rotary and faith-based entities are eligible.

Charles Cornelius

EGRET LAKE ELEMENTARY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

EXCEEDING THROUGH SEL

An afterschool practitioner who has created an environment in which youth develop the positive social and emotional skills needed to manage their emotions and establish positive and rewarding relationships with others.

Christina Papula

GOLDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

Striving and Thriving Award

An afterschool director or any individual who supervises/oversees school-age programming and frontline staff, who excels in fostering high quality within his/her program.

Natasha Rocha

SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM

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An individual who delivered quality virtual OST support, connections and content to youth.

Anna Poulin

West jupiter community group

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A frontline staff member (instructor, group leader, activity leader, assistant or aide) who demonstrates extraordinary dedication to positive youth development.