Afterschool Symposium 2021

Professional Development Honorees

Speakers

Advancing Afterschool Awards

Workshops

Contest and Giveaway Winners

Sponsors

Connect

Event Recap

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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. 

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West jupiter community group

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Workshops

Collaborate and Listen, Michelle McCaw, FLIPANY

Escaping the Ordinary: Virtual or Live, Patricia Packard, Golden Grove Elementary Afterschool Program

Expanding Opportunities for Leaders of Color, Gina Warner, National Afterschool Association

Finding Heroes That Look Like Me! Using STEM to Build Confidence – Using STEM to Build Confidence, Callie Sharkey, Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

Flare for Food for All,  Kadian Wright-Alston, FLIPANY

How to Leverage Youth-Centered Practices to Blaze a Path Toward Equity!, Cassandra Corbin-Thaddies, Learning Innovation Catalyst

Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) for Healing and Inclusion, Knellee Bisram, Prime Time Palm Beach County

Partnering to Create Inclusive Educational Programming to Increase Youth Belonging during COVID-19, Noelle Guay, Youth Development Agent and Alexzandra May, IRISE2 Mentorinig Program

Providing Equitable Access to High Quality Expanded Learning Opportunities, Fahren Johnson, Greentrike – OST Intermediary

Keynote Speaker

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THADDEUS M. BULLARD

WWE Superstar “Titus O’Neil”

Thaddeus M. Bullard is an accomplished athlete, philanthropist and entertainer as WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil who has a heart for youth and the community. Bullard went from being a resident of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches as a troubled, underperforming young man to being a mentor, role model and honorary Deputy for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Bullard’s passion and commitment to not only succeed personally but also to help others succeed is derived from an early seed planted at the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, where many invested in him when, in his words, “they had nothing to gain in return.” Bullard has meaningfully supported various organizations, locally and globally, by giving of his time, talent and treasure. Although Bullard, a product of a rape, lacked a strong male role model in the home, his commitment to family, most notably his two sons, TJ (16) and Titus (14), are nothing short of remarkable.

Bullard’s first priority is being a father and role model to his children. For the past ten years his “Joy of Giving” holiday event has given more than 15,000 gifts annually to underprivileged children and families in need throughout the Greater Tampa area. Bullard is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity incorporated, the president of the Bullard Family Foundation (an organization that provides programs and resources to help build character and improve outcomes in the community) and a member of Revealing Truth Ministries in Tampa, Florida, where he resides.

Speaker

RICK CHRISTIE

Executive Editor, The Palm Beach Post

Rick Christie, executive editor of The Palm Beach Post and PalmBeachPost.com, is the first person of color to run Palm Beach County’s largest, most influential news organization. He is also cluster editor for the Gannett South Florida region — overseeing the Palm Beach Daily News, Treasure Coast Newspapers and Florida Today. 
 
He was previously editorial page editor, supervising the Post’s Opinion section since December 2013. As editorial page editor, he was the first person of color to be in the mast of The Palm Beach Post in the newspaper’s 104-year history.  Rick Christie A Martin County native,  Christie first worked at The Post as a business writer in the 1980s, covering banking and finance. He left to report on banking, real estate, and the economy for The Wall Street Journal and later a senior business writer and assistant city editor for The Miami Herald. 
 
He returned to The Post as state editor in the mid-1990s and, among other things, directed coverage of the historic Chiles vs. Bush gubernatorial election. He moved to the Cox Newspapers Washington Bureau in 1995, working as assistant national editor for three years and foreign editor for three years. As foreign editor,  Christie coordinated coverage in six foreign bureaus from Beijing and Moscow to Jerusalem and Mexico City. 
 
Christie rejoined The Post’s Business Desk in 2002, as assistant managing editor for Business News; became Breaking News Editor in 2009; and public affairs editor in 2012. Since returning, he has directed everything from coverage of the Haiti earthquake to an investigation of felons operating’ summer camps to Florida’s real estate boom and bust to the election and inauguration of President Barack Obama. He has won various state, national and international awards, both as a reporter and an editor.

A graduate of Stuart-Martin County High School and the University of Florida, Christie and his wife live in Royal Palm Beach.

 

Keynote Speaker

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Have questions regarding Prime Time’s Afterschool Symposium 2021?

Contact Dante Drummer, Community Partnerships Manager, Prime Time Palm Beach County
Email: ddrummer@primetimepbc.org
Phone: 561-327-4171 ext. 131

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