Building the Future of OST with Dr. La’ Shawndra Scroggins

Welcome to the premiere of Inside Out-of-School Time, the podcast for OST professionals looking to connect, learn, and grow. Hosted by Cappella Santos-Brown, this series dives into best practices, innovative ideas, and real stories that shape the out-of-school time field. In this debut episode, we sit down with Dr. La’ Shawndra Scroggins, the visionary leader behind the 21st Century Community Learning Centers National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC). Dr. Scroggins shares her journey, the creation of NTAC, and the groundbreaking tools and strategies the team is developing to support OST programs nationwide.  Whether you're an OST leader, educator, or advocate, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your work and enhance your impact. Be sure to tune in to part two, featuring Dr. Candace Ferguson, for more on NTAC’s vision and priorities.