ImpactED

In this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast of Alief ISD, Business and Community Partnership Coordinator Dee Jones speaks with Dr. Karen Jacobs and Shannon McNary about the numerous scholarships that CITGO provides to Alief ISD students.

In this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast of Alief ISD, Administrative Assistant Zepheena Henry speaks with Amanda Tabor and Jeremy Vanley about the Music and Arts programs in Alief ISD.

In this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast of Alief ISD, Social Media/PR Liaison Adelina Cruz speaks with Andrea Lotsu and Baohan Phi about The Texas Association of Future Educators program in Alief ISD

In this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast of Alief ISD, Administrative Assistant Zepheena Henry speaks with Tiffany Tatum, Candice Saxton, and Shannon McNair about The Rose Bus organization and their partnership with Alief ISD.

In this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast of Alief ISD, Chief of Communications & PR Kristyn Hunt Cathey speaks with Alief ISD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays about his vision for Alief Independent School District.

The wait is over! Welcome to the long-awaited 2nd season of the Alief ISD ImpactedED Podcast! Kristyn Hunt Cathey and the Communications & PR team give an introduction.

Superintendent HD Chambers discusses safety and security in the Alief Independent School District. Guests include Alief ISD Chief of Police, Dan Turner, Deputy Superintendent, Charles Woods, and Safety and Emergency Manager, Jeremy Foster.

Superintendent HD Chambers discusses the role of a superintendent and the Alief ISD Board of Trustees and how they are shaping the future of Alief ISD. Guests include Alief ISD Board President Ann Williams and Board Vice President Dr. Darlene Breaux.

Superintendent HD Chambers discussed mental health and wellness and highlighted the importance of the mental well-being of the students and staff of Alief ISD. Guests include Alief ISD Director of Guidance and Counseling Dr. Alvia Baldwin, Mental Health Liaison Destiny Fristoe, and Psychotherapist Dr. MyMisha Richardson.

Superintendent HD Chambers discussed the innovative CTE Aerospace Engineering Program and the importance of creating career pathways for Alief ISD students. Guests include Alief ISD Director of CTE Jennifer Baker, CTE Aerospace Engineering teacher Steward Bailey and student Cindy Le.

In this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Mari Martinez (Early Childhood Coordinator) and Savannah Rave (Pre-K Teacher) about the Alief ISD's Innovative Interactive Pre-K Program. They discuss the importance of early childhood education and how Alief ISD is investing in a new way to Pre-K by creating innovative experiences for Pre-Kindergarten children that take learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. The new Innovative Interactive FULL-Day Pre-K program provides hands-on, immersive, purposeful, and playful experiences that build important background knowledge and vocabulary necessary for Kindergarten readiness, as well as future educational success. Save Your Spot Today! Call 281-988-3100

In this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Mari Martinez (Early Childhood Coordinator) and Savannah Rave (Pre-K Teacher) about the Alief ISD's Innovative Interactive Pre-K Program. They discuss the importance of early childhood education and how Alief ISD is investing in a new way to Pre-K by creating innovative experiences for Pre-Kindergarten children that take learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. The new Innovative Interactive FULL-Day Pre-K program...

Alief ISD has been named a Top Workplace for the fourth consecutive year by the Houston Chronicle, the largest local newspaper. Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell (Alief ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources), Darrell Alexander (Alief ISD Executive Director of Human Resources) and Kimberly Saunders (Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers Secretary) dived into the anonymous workplace survey results and why Alief continues to be a highly-ranked employer.

Earlier this school year prior to district closures, Superintendent HD Chambers sat down in the studio to discuss workforce readiness with Vivian Vo (Elsik High School Auto Tech Program student), Will Diaz (Alief ISD Auto Tech Program graduate and owner of Engineuity Autowerks) and Julian Mendoza (Alief ISD Auto Tech Program graduate and current Hastings High School Automotive Technology teacher). They dive into the changing Auto Tech industry, the different rewarding job opportunities in...

Superintendent HD Chambers chats with Jennifer Baker (Director of Career and Technical Education) and Kimberly Crow (Alief ISD Director of Career and Technical Education and Innovation) in the Center for Advanced Careers. They discuss how Alief ISD prepared for the state-of-the-art facility, how partnerships are supporting student learning and how middle and high schools are preparing students for the workforce.

Dr. Julie Baker Finck of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Alief ISD Early Childhood Facilitator Mari Martinez visit with Superintendent HD Chambers for the latest episode of ImpactED. They dive into the science of early childhood education, how to empower families with the knowledge and resources to educate early learners and how different early childhood initiatives are working together to educate children even before they register for Pre-Kindergarten.

In this episode of ImpactED, the official podcast of Alief ISD, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Kathy Jahn (Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction) and Mari Martinez (Early Childhood Coordinator) about the potential learning losses of incoming Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. They discuss the importance of socio-emotional learning and oral language development at that critical stage in early childhood education and how outreach like the Virtual Pre-Kindergarten...

El superintendente adjunto para servicios financieros de Alief ISD, Charles Woods conversa con el superintendente HD Chambers sobre la baja participación en el censo. Nos cuentan como más del 30% de los hogares del área de Houston no respondieron al censo 2010, lo que se estima resultará en pérdidas de casi $16,000 por persona, para la ciudad de Houston, en concepto de educación, servicios de emergencia e infraestructura, entre el 2020 y el 2030.

Jessika Leal, Executive Assistant to Alief ISD Superintendent HD Chambers, sits down with the superintendent post-election to discuss what's next, how educators can remain engaged in the political process and how policies can impact their daily lives.

In this episode of ImpactED, Superintendent HD Chambers speaks with Kavita Tewary (Executive Director of Sewa International - Houston Chapter) and Dee Jones (Alief ISD Business and Community Partnership Coordinator) about the vital role the organization plays in the Alief community in providing food, donations, mentoring, tutoring and newcomer assistance programs.