Best NCS Podcasts (2024)

In this informative episode of the NCS Parent Connect Podcast, we explore dual enrollment - an opportunity for high school students to earn college credit while still in school. We chat with Ms. Alicia Walker, a school counselor who specializes in these programs, discussing the benefits, challenges, and eligibility criteria. We'll uncover how dual …

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Episode102-Karen Riley Jeffers and Abel Maestas, "Introducing the New Voices of "Learning with Leaders" 35:52

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Episode102-Karen Riley Jeffers and Abel Maestas, "Introducing the New Voices of "Learning with Leader"By NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education

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S3 Ep47: Episode 47 - Proud To Be Preschool in NCSD! 24:44

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Since Oregon state policy says students need to be five years old before entering public kindergarten, none of our schools in North Clackamas enroll students younger than that, right? Well, not exactly…did you know that in one NCSD elementary school, you’ll find one colorful classroom where thriving three- and four-year-olds playfully paint, sing, …

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Safe Access for Victims' Economic Security Grant Projects: Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors 37:08

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On this week’s On Location episode, Mariellen Keely ofVirginia Child Support and Brandi Gallebo of Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency (Ohio) host a conversation with Valerie L from the MinnesotaDepartment of Children, Youth, and Families and Jonathan A. from Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency (Ohio). This is the latest i…

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From Engagement to Holistic Change: Building Community and a Program that Services Families 57:32

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Today’s episode comes to you from Ohio, Michigan, Texas, and Alaska. Join Tim Lightner (eWorld Enterprise Solutions, based in Anchorage, Alaska) and Lisa Westfall (Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency inColumbus, Ohio). They are pleased to be joined by two of NCSEA’s Presidents: Erin Frisch (NCSEA’s recent former President, and IV-D Dir…

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Arrows and Olive Plants 44:02

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Psalm 127-128By Christ Church NC

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S3 Ep46: Episode 46 - It's A Matter Of Principal 25:29

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Nearly everyone can relate to the feeling of being a new student at school…the nerves, the uncertainty, with maybe even a little excitement mixed in. But what if you were brand new to a school…as the principal? In this episode, meet two new NCSD administrators who felt all the emotions of not only being new to their school, but also new to the prin…

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Meet Erica Thornton: The NCSEA 2024 Innovation & Collaboration Awardee 22:20

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This week, NCSEA on Location features a discussion with Erica Thornton, Policy and Paternity Unit Manager, Division of Child Support Services, Georgia Department of Human Services. Hosted by Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams in Illinois and Brandi Gallebo, Frankin County Child Support Enforcement Services in Ohio, the conversation focuses on the colla…

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Rebellion and Division 41:53

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1 Kings 12By Christ Church NC

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Love and Discipline 40:36

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Ephesians 6:1-4By Christ Church NC

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Meet the NCSEA 2024 Howard G. Baldwin and New Leader Scholarship Awardees 29:26

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On this week’s On Location episode, Pat O’Donnell ofYoungWilliams (Illinois) and Brandi Gallebo of Franklin County Child Support Enforcement Agency (Ohio) host a conversation with Kristen Mindus and Taryn Aguon from the Placer County Department of Child Support Services located in the greater Sacramento, California area. Join the discussion about t…

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From Family Worship to Corporate Worship 46:56

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Deuteronomy 31:9-13By Christ Church NC

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S3 Ep45: Season 3, Episode 45 - Tackling a Hot Topic: NCSD’s Extreme Heat Closure 32:40

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In the past, NCSD has canceled school days because of icy road conditions or poor outdoor air quality…but never extreme heat during a school year. That is, until Friday, September 6th…as temperatures crept toward triple digits the previous afternoon without major cooling in the overnight forecast. In this season’s debut episode, we sit down with Su…

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NCSEA's 2024 Program Awareness Awardee – Betina Gonzales McCracken and the New Mexico Child Support Program 26:09

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Today's episode comes to you from New Mexico, Illinois, and Ohio. Please join us as Betina Gonzales McCracken, Child Support Services Division Director for the State of New Mexico, the NCSEA 2024 Program Awareness awardee, discusses her initiative to use public service announcements to educate and promote the child support program to current and fu…

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Episode101-Dr. Hortensia Soto, "Serving Others So They Can Serve" 30:12

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Episode101-Dr. Hortensia Soto, "Serving Others So They Can Serve"By NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education

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"God Scourges Those He Loves" 41:05

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Hebrews 12:1-11By Christ Church NC

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Modernization Planning and the Art of the Possible 50:18

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Today's episode comes to you on location from Idaho, Massachusetts, Georgia and Indiana. Join Patti Garofalo (Child Support Practice Director with NTT Data) as she hosts a conversation about modernization planning and the art of the possible. Her guests today include Sarah Hurst (Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Georgia Child Support Services), Mi…

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Chipping Away at TANF Cost Recovery: Addressing Inequities in the Child Support Program 34:06

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This week’s episode comes to you from San Diego, California and Anchorage, Alaska. On today’s program Tim Lightner (eWorld Enterprise Solutions, Inc.) is pleased to welcome Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey, Policy Analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and on their Housing and Income Security team. Diana shares about the work that the Center…

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Parenting with Purpose - Embracing Positive Practices 52:40

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In this episode, we talk with Jessica Harris, a School Climate Specialist with Newton County Schools. Jessica shares practical tips and strategies for adopting positive practices at home, helping parents create a nurturing and supportive environment for their children. Whether you're new to parenting or have years of experience, you'll be sure to f…

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How God Uses Adversaries 42:41

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I Kings 11By Christ Church NC

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Creating Healthy Organizational Culture 47:32

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Coming to you from variouslocations in California, and from Ohio, join Emily Jernigan (California Department of Child Support Services) and Brandi Gallebo (Franklin County, Ohio Child Support Enforcement Agency) as they host today’s program. They welcome Matt Klutz (CEO, founder of Therapon Redding) and Laura Van Buskirk (IV-D Director of Placer Co…

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The Three Falls of Solomon 48:04

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1 Kings 10:14–11:13By Christ Church NC

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Breaking Barriers, Building Equity: Creating a Child Support Program for All Families 1:07:05

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Coming to you from Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia, Mariellen Keely (Virginia Child Support) hosts Dr. Shaneen Moore (Deputy Assistant Commissioner and Director of the Child Support Division within the Children and Family Services (CFS) administration of the Minnesota Department of Human Services) and Erin Frisch (current NCSEA President, and Titl…

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"The Great Dangers of Persecution" 38:46

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1 Peter 5:5-14By Christ Church NC

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Episode100-Kenya Overton and Dr. Tutita Casa, "Mathematics Teaching that Uncovers What Students CAN Do" 40:01

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Episode100-Kenya Overton and Dr. Tutita Casa, "Mathematics Teaching that Uncovers What Students CAN Do"By NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education

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OCSS Commissioners’ Perspectives and Reflections of NCSEA Over the Years 1:12:27

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Today’s episode comes to you on location from various places in California, New York, Tennessee, Washington DC, and Anchorage, Alaska. On today’s show, Veronica Riley and Tim Lightner lead a conversation off past and current commissioners from the Federal Office of Child Support Services. They share their perspectives and theirreflections of NCSEA …

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The Happiness of the Kingdom 46:19

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1 Kings 10:1-13By Christ Church NC

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Celebrating 50 Years: The Impact of the National Child Support Engagement Association (Part 2) 38:43

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On Location returns to celebrate 50 years of the National Child Support Engagement Association and comes to you from across North America: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, California, and British Columbia, Canada. On today’s show, Pat O’Donnell and Veronica Riley continue their conversation with Margot Bean, Scott Cad…

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Navigating Digital Citizenship - Tips on Chromebook Care and Data Privacy 23:37

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In this episode of the NCS Parent Connect podcast, we dive into the critical topics of Digital Citizenship, Chromebook Care, and Data Privacy. We are joined by Dr. Jennifer Williams, Director of Instructional Technology and Media Services, and Mr. Craig Dinn, Director of Technology Services for Newton County Schools. Dr. Williams discusses how our …

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Solomon's Kingdom, Phase Two 50:15

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1 Kings 9By Christ Church NC

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Celebrating 50 Years: The Impact of the National Child Support Engagement Association (Part 1) 33:40

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On Location continues to celebrate the 50 years of the National Child Support Engagement Association and comes to you from across North America: New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, California, and British Columbia, Canada. On today’s show, Pat O’Donnell and Veronica Riley lead a conversation with Margot Bean, Scott Cade, Erin Fris…

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The Future of the Kingdom 48:25

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1 Kings 8:31-66By Christ Church NC

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The Good Shepherds 44:37

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1 Peter 5:1-5By Christ Church NC

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The History of the National Child Support Engagement Association (Part 2) 41:45

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Today’s episode returns to you from Anchorage, Alaska and Brooklyn, New York along with voices from around the country. On today’s show, Nick Palos and Tim Lightner lead the rest of a conversation with a group of NCSEA past Presidents, Executive Directors, and other NCSEA leaders including Vernon Drew, Colleen Eubanks, Ann Marie Ruskin, Chris Wood,…

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Episode99-Katey Arrington and Brian Buckhalter, "What's Happening NCSM" 27:58

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Episode99-Katey Arrington and Brian Buckhalter, "What's Happening NCSM"By NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education

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The History of the National Child Support Engagement Association (Part 1) 42:33

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Today’s episode comes to you from Anchorage, Alaska and Brooklyn, New York along with voices from around the country. On today’s show, Tim Lightner and Nick Palos lead a conversation with a group of NCSEA past Presidents , Executive Directors, and other NCSEA leadersincluding Vernon Drew, Colleen Eubanks, Ann Marie Ruskin, Chris Wood, Lori Bengston…

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The Dedication of the House 42:56

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1 Kings 8By Christ Church NC

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"Building Up the City" 47:13

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1 Kings 7By Christ Church NC

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Implementing Former Assistance Arrears Pass-Through in California 42:04

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Today’s program comes to you from Virginia and California. Join Emily Jernigan (Regional Administrator for the California Department of Child Support Services) and Mariellen Keely (Grants and Initiatives Consultant Senior, Virginia Child Support) as they host today’s episode. They welcome David Kilgore (Director), Justin Freitas (Deputy Director), …

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Domestic Violence and Child Support Systems Functionality for Survivor Safety 55:05

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Tim Lightner (co-chair of this year’s NCSEA Communication’s Committee, and coming to you from Anchorage, Alaska) and Mariellen Keely (Virginia Child Support, and from Crozet, Virginia) welcome a conversation about domestic violence, and what functionality a child support system should include as many states are going through system modernization. T…

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The Design of the Temple 43:39

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1 Kings 6By Christ Church NC

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A Call to Action: Understanding the National Medical Support Notice with Child Support Agencies and Employers 46:24

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Today’s podcast is hosted by Pat O’Donnell (of YoungWilliams and coming to you from Illinois). She is joined by Matt Brega (Assistant Director and Supervising Attorney, Contra Costa County Department of Child Support Services), Lori Cruz (Director, Contra Costa County Department of Child Support Services), Corri Flores (Director –Government Affairs…

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The Glory of the Nations 47:41

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1 Kings 5By Christ Church NC

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Catching Up: A Personal and Professional Conversation with Barbara Lacina 41:20

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Today’s program comes to you from Crozet, Virginia andKansas City, Missouri, where Mariellen Keely (VA Child Support) welcomes back to the podcast, a familiar and esteemed guest, Barbara Lacina (Regional Administrator for Region 7 of the Administration for Children and Families). Mariellen hosts an engaging conversation, as Barbara catches us up on…

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Episode98-Jenny Novak and Grace Anne McKay, "Breaking Barriers: NCSM's 56th Annual Conference Preview" 27:58

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Episode98-Jenny Novak and Grace Anne McKay, "Breaking Barriers: NCSM's 56th Annual Conference Preview"By NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education

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The Purging of the House of God 35:26

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1 Peter 4:12-19By Christ Church NC

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The Kingdom of Wisdom and Order 43:57

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1 Kings:4By Christ Church NC

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A Conversation About Michigan’s Navigator Program to Guide Parents 35:04

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This week’s episode of On Location comes to you fromMichigan and Virginia. Join Mariellen Keely (Grants & Initiatives Consultant Senior, Division of Child Support, Virginia Department of Social Services) as she hosts today's program. Mariellen welcomes April Williams (Navigation Program Manager of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service…

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