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Berkshire Elementary Afterschool Professional Receives Scholarships and Financial Incentives to Continue Her Education

Berkshire Elementary Afterschool Professional Receives Scholarships and Financial Incentives to Continue Her Education

A seven-year afterschool veteran, Chantell Gonzalez says that one of the things she loves about the field is the rewarding feeling that comes from building those unique relationships with the children and parents and that this feeling is truly like no other. Chantell knows that something as small as saying

Scholarships and a Higher Education Led Vickey Wright to Becoming a Better Counselor, Teacher and Mentor

Scholarships and a Higher Education Led Vickey Wright to Becoming a Better Counselor, Teacher and Mentor

Professionalizing the out-of-school time field is essential to increase practitioners’ knowledge, skills and attitudes so that they may positively affect the quality of programming that is delivered in the afterschool hours. City of West Palm Beach – Gaines Park Community Center Counselor Vickey Wright took advantage of Prime Time’s scholarships

Edna Runner Featured on CBS 12 News as a Home Town Hero for Her Work with Youth

Edna Runner Featured on CBS 12 News as a Home Town Hero for Her Work with Youth

Original Story from CBS Channel 12 News Written by Samantha Kerrigan CBS12news.com JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — This week’s “Hometown Hero” is a woman who’s dedicated most of her life to helping kids and families who need it most. Edna Runner’s passion for education inspired her to create

Motivated by Her Passion for Youth Development, LaTricia Achieves her Educational Goals with the Help of Prime Time

Motivated by Her Passion for Youth Development, LaTricia Achieves her Educational Goals with the Help of Prime Time

Boys & Girls Club Marjorie S. Fisher is lucky to have afterschool professional LaTricia Jenkins, an out-of-school time veteran of 18 years! Jenkins enjoys being able to make a powerful difference in the lives of youth.  She loves to build healthy positive relationships while mentoring and guiding them to live

Working in Palm Beach County Afterschool Program Inspired Practitioner to be First Generation College Graduate While Making a Difference in the Lives

Working in Palm Beach County Afterschool Program Inspired Practitioner to be First Generation College Graduate While Making a Difference in the Lives

Ezequiel Buenanueva-Vila began his journey working in afterschool more than three years ago when he began working as a counselor and now an activity leader at Heritage Elementary Afterschool Program. Every professional working in afterschool or summer programs has a purpose for being there. Ezequiel loves working with youth because

Afterschool Professional Pursues her Education to be the Best Version of Herself for Youth in Her Program

Afterschool Professional Pursues her Education to be the Best Version of Herself for Youth in Her Program

An afterschool professional since 2015, Sara Cabrera loves working in afterschool because she is able to incorporate creativity into learning, provide extra assistance for children and allow them to have a safe place. Sara has fond memories of the afterschool program she attended as a child. “Afterschool was my favorite

Afterschool Professional is Awarded $4,000 for Her Commitment to the Out-of-School Time Field

Afterschool Professional is Awarded $4,000 for Her Commitment to the Out-of-School Time Field

Assistant Afterschool Director Kamille Bailey-Anderson at Forest Hill Elementary Afterschool Program has loved working in the field for the past four years because each day brings something new. From the start of her career in afterschool, Kamille knew that she wanted to continue working with children. “The youth at my