SE 3 EP 1: How To Build Positive Relationships in Schools and Influential Program Culture feat. Cornelia Calliste Cooper

Building relationships in a school setting can be tough after dealing with the side effects of the pandemic.  A lot of protocols have changed in the school system.  Therefore, afterschool leaders and staff have to learn how to operate in this new environment.  To help with this process of restoring program culture and building relationships within the school building: we brought educator, afterschool program consultant, and advocate, Cornelia Calliste Cooper, to the show. In this episode we’ll talk about:The importance of being visible and available during the school dayKnowing your role as a site coordinate/director and how it plays into the school's success planBlending afterschool culture with the school’s core principles And much moreGuest BioFor over fifteen years, Cornelia Calliste Cooper has experience working in the Baltimore City Public School System and the charitable non-profit sector. Cornelia has uniquely developed and implemented innovative programming consistent with best practices in socio-emotional learning for out-of-school time programs for youth. She earned her M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Walden University and a B.S. in Psychology and Sociology from Towson University.Cornelia is a wife and a proud mother of an inquisitive toddler, who enjoys hiking with her family, word puzzles, sports, and earning her green thumb in her spare time. With a combined interest in education, advocacy, and social change, she continues to travel the country inspiring leaders to aid in the mission of closing the achievement gap.Connect With Us Website: www.schoolafterhours.netNewsletter:  Afterschool CultureFacebook - @schoolafterhoursInstagram - @schoolafterhoursLinkedIn - school-after-hours-podcast