The Boomerang Project Podcast
by The Boomerang Project Podcast
Creating conversations around Link Crew and WEB programs to create kinder, more compassionate schools. We support leadership and transition programs where 11th and 12th graders support 9th graders (Link Crew) and 8th graders support 6th graders (WEB). Schools where students help students succeed! Hosted by Kevin Ozar
Episodes
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EP 209 - TShirt Time! (and a gallery to help inspire your designs.)
T-Shirts are a major part of any WEB or Link Crew Program. This episode has some tips to make them a strong symbol of your program. Plus, a new resource is now available to help you in the design process.
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EP 208: Words are Magic!
Words are powerful and that can be magical. As coordinators prep for Spring Play Date and May Development Day, Leader Training and Orientation, keep in mind the impact your words will have.
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EP 206 :Emergency Pod- We Need More Leaders!
What do you do if you are not getting as many leaders, or the variety of leaders you need? This pod swoops in to save the day with some strategies to boost application numbers. (This topic came from a listener!)
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EP 205: Interview with Alex Swift: Moving from year 2 to 3 of a program
Alex Swift is interviewed and gives insight on the shift from year two to three of her program, as well as some advice about how to grow and stay on top of the details and logistics.
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EP 204 Drip Messaging and the Top Partner Lines Sayings
Drip messaging is a key tool in Leader Development, and this episode goes into detail of when, why and how. The second half is our lead trainers' favorite sayings and phrases to use with Partner lines. Grab a notebook, you want to write these down!
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Ep 203: Communicating with Kids and Admin Intentionally (Good not Bad)
Hints for Link Crew and WEB programs for communicating with their Admin and accepting and rejecting applicants.
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EP 202 Midwinter to do list and Awkward Photos Activity
#WEB #LinkCREW
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EP 202 :Traditions!
Traditions are a key part of culture, what part are they playing in your program.
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EP201 The journey of a program's challenges, strengths and growths
Coordinator Jori H had to get creative in order to find regular time for her leaders to meet with thier kids. We interview her to find out what she did, how she did it and get some insight from a new teacher in her 4th year of Link Crew.
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EP 119 The Difference Between a Journey and an Adventure
A Heartfelt thank you to all the educators doing great work with kids in schools, and how to include others, so it isn't a lonely journey, instead it becomes an adventure.
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EP 118 Celebrate Your Leaders
This episode dives into the importance of creating a culture of celebration in your program by celebrating your leaders.
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EP117 Epic Tour Idea
Lynbrook High School has a really clever, cost effective and adorable way to ensure all groups have an amazing tour. This episode outlines how you can do the same for your program.
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EP 116, Commissioners
Excellent WEB and Link Crew programs have commissioners, hand selected student managers who do more so adult coordinators have time to guide and support. They take your program from good to great.
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EP115: WEB leaders share their experience after orientation.
8th grade WEB leaders share their thoughts and feeling immediately following the new student orientation. The kids explain how WEB moved the kids from nervous to new friends.
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Boomerang Project Podcast EP14: Bonus Episode! Hear about orientation from the leaders!
We interview Link Leaders from multiple schools to hear their perspective just minutes after they completed orientations. Podcasting from the field!
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EP 112 Looking Ahead To The First Weeks Of School
In order to build on the positive momentum you created with orientation, plan for the first few weeks of school now so you can hit the ground running. The new students will love connecting with their leader soon after the first day. This episode helps you plan for a strong start.
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Boomerang Project PodcastEP111 - Preparing To Train Your Leaders
It is time to train your leaders, here are some ways to take your leader training from good to great, before they even walk into the gym.
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EP 110 Link Leader interview
We interview two Link Leaders from Colorado about their experiences as part of Link Crew. They reflect on what they learned, what worked well at their programs and give solid advice to adults running programs. Plus we talk about fast food, lip syncs and going shopping!
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EP 109 WEB leader interview
We interview three WEB leaders from Oregon and reflect on their year as leaders, their learnings and their advice for adults. Lots of laughs and real insight.
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Checklist before summer starts EP 108
Before you start your summer break, make sure you handle a few key things to set yourself up for success this fall.
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Boomerang Project Podcast EP107 SPD/MDD
Helpful reminders and a few key ideas to make your Spring Play Date / May Development Day special. Plus a really cool full circle moment with former leaders.
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Boomerang Project Podcast EP106 Take It North!
When you run into an obstacle or set back in your program, the conversation is not over, it is NEVER over. You simply need to take it North!
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The Boomerang Project Podcast EP 105: Selecting Leaders
Some core truths and a few significant reminders to make sure you choose leaders thoughtfully and intentionally. They are the heart of your program! Gotta get this right.
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The Boomerang Project Podcast: EP104 - Having a meeting with Admin.
How and Why you and your team needs to meet with your Admin team to help they COMMIT to helping you and your program.
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Boomerang Project Podcast EP103: Interview with Josh Harris
This episode features an interview with Josh Harris, who runs a WEB program at Copley-Fairlawn MS. He talks about how year 3 is like Jet Fuel getting added to your program, it really takes off.
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Boomerang Project Podcast EP102: Calendars
This episode of the Boomerang Project Podcast covers calendar. How do we build a calendar that meets kids' needs and what is the yearly rhythm of a Link Crew / WEB year.
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BP Podcast EP101: Interview with Mary Beth Campbell & Carolyn Hill
The first episode is a chat with the founders of the Boomerang Project Carolyn Hill and MaryBeth Campbell. We talk about the start of WEB and Link Crew, the impact of the pandemic, the importance of connection in schools and what has changed, and not changed, with the programs. We also laugh, a lot.
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Boomerang Project podcast trailer
Trailer for the upcoming Boomerang Project Podcast
About this show
Creating conversations around Link Crew and WEB programs to create kinder, more compassionate schools. We support leadership and transition programs where 11th and 12th graders support 9th graders (Link Crew) and 8th graders support 6th graders (WEB). Schools where students help students succeed! Hosted by Kevin Ozar
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