Empowering Students Through Community Involvement

Today's episode is hosted by Joe Boggs, who welcomes special guest, Cassandra Pesina, an enthusiastic educator involved in a groundbreaking externship program. This initiative partners local businesses with school districts like Allen ISD to provide teachers with invaluable real-world education that they can share with their students. Cassandra shares her experience helping to bring this program to life and the impact she already sees with her students. In this episode, we'll delve into Cassandra's eye-opening journey as she connects academic lessons with real-life applications, aiming to empower her students with practical skills for future success. Joe and Cassandra discuss everything from the intricacies of credit management to the importance of early mortgage consultations, all while highlighting the significant impact community involvement can have on both educators and students. For more information on Joe, visit:

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Empowering Students Through Community Involvement is an episode from Allen in Action by FriedoNation Productions.

This episode is 28:34 long.

This episode was published on Sep 24, 2024.

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