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Together, We're Better!
by Building Our Future in Kenosha County
Together, We’re Better is brought to you by Building Our Future, a local movement in Kenosha, Wisconsin with a clear purpose – helping every child succeed in school and in life, cradle to career. Every month join Building Our Future leaders as well as local partners who are working together to improve outcomes for as many young people as possible. We are here to share resources, tools, and success stories to support cross-sector collaboration. As we come together across sectors to identify shared goals and hold ourselves accountable, we pave the way for meaningful impact.
Episodes
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Episode 33: Don’t Leave Money On The Table! (Financial Aid Support Team)
Welcome to the Together We’re Better Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by two members of the Financial Aid Support Team, along with the Project Manager from Higher Expectations of Racine County. Together, we dive into the Kenosha/Racine summer initiative aimed at increasing FAFSA…
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Episode 32: It Takes A Village
In this episode, we’re excited to introduce The Black Students/Families Network, a new initiative aimed at addressing the unique challenges African American students face in their educational journeys. Data from Kenosha County reveals that African American students experience poorer outcomes...
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Episode 31: Education Accelerates Opportunity! (HSED)
In this episode, we expand our focus beyond Kenosha County to explore an initiative spanning Racine and Walworth counties. Building Our Future sits down with Zyaire Strowder, Student Engagement Associate at Higher Expectations of Racine County; Marie Hargrove, Managing Director of Mission…
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Episode 30: Empowering Parents: Inside the Help Me Grow Initiative with KAC Experts
Join us this month on the Together, We’re Better Podcast as we delve into the invaluable initiative known as Help Me Grow (HMG) with special guests from KAC. HMG is a nationwide system model designed to support parents and caregivers in accessing the best resources for child development and…
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Episode 29: The Power of Literacy!
In recent years, literacy has emerged as a prominent national issue, prompting a call to action in communities across the country. Building Our Future has stepped forward to confront the reading crisis in our own Kenosha County. Through strategic partnerships with schools, agencies, and...
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Episode 28: New Year, New Library!
Step into the New Year with Episode 28 of The Together We're Better podcast: 'New Year, New Library!' This month, we sat down with our partners from the Kenosha Public Library to explore the highly anticipated Uptown Children's Library project. Join Barb, Brandi, and Kahlil as they share the...
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Episode 27 - Diversity & Recruitment with the Kenosha Fire Department
Welcome to Together, We’re Better, where we dive deep into conversations that matter. In this episode, join us for a discussion with Chief Chris Bigley and members Ezekiel Thompkins and Tim Lewis from the Kenosha Fire Department's Diversity & Recruitment Committee. Discover how this committee is...
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Episode 26 - BOF's Continuous Improvement Cohort
Welcome to the Together, We're Better Podcast, sponsored by Building Our Future (BOF), a place-based partnership dedicated to supporting young people in Kenosha. In this episode, we delve into BOF's Continuous Improvement Cohort, featuring representatives from three local organizations: April...
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Episode 25 - Walking School Bus: Empowering Students, Empowering Communities
In this episode, we sit down with Leigh Ann Martinez and Katie Tuttle from United Way of Racine County to explore the transformative Walking School Bus project. This initiative, in partnership with Racine Unified School District, offers a safe, supervised walk to school for students. From its...
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Episode 24 -Driving Success through the Sparks Program: A Conversation with JP Moran and President John Swallow
In this episode, we're delving deep into the world of partnerships, and we've brought together two exceptional guests to guide us on this journey. Join your host, Kirby, as he engages in a captivating conversation with JP Moran, the President and CEO of LMI Packaging, and President John Swallow…
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Episode 23 - Introducing CCN
Join guest host Felicia Dalton, BOF's Director of Strategic Initiatives, as she interviews Lawrence Kirby, our Community Engagement Network Manager. Listen as they dive into the history of BOF's CommUNITY Conversation series and what led to its recent rebranding as The Collaborative Community...
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Episode 22 - Elevating Youth Voice
In this month’s episode, you’ll learn about BOF’s Youth Leadership Cohort! The Youth Leadership Cohort is an opportunity for high school students to lead and engage in specific projects that elevate their voice. The cohort provides tangible tools to help students develop and exercise skills such…
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Episode 21 - Why DEI Training?
This month, we’re speaking with Chief Christopher Bigley (Kenosha Fire Department), Mitch Ferraro (Owner, Family Legacy Real Estate), Crystal Miller (CEO, Frontida Assisted Living), and Tamarra Coleman (Executive Director, Shalom Center) to discuss how their involvement in the Racial Equity...
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Episode 20 - KPD & The Community
This month we had the privilege of sitting down with Chief Patrick Patton, Deputy Chief Thomas Hansche, and Inspector Joe Labatore of the Kenosha Police Department. With so much debate and public opinion around the issues of modern policing strategy, policy, and practice, it was important to...
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Episode 19 - So... What do you do?
We are kicking off 2023 by talking about the work of building local civic infrastructure in Kenosha County and how it brings people, ideas, and resources together to build stronger communities. So, I am here with Tatjana Bicanin, Kevin Meagher and Felicia Dalton who along with myself make up the...
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Episode 18 - Schools & Communities Together
This month we sat down with Barbara Sanchez, Principal of Edward Bain School Of Language Arts and Rhonda Lopez, Principal of Wilson Elementary School, two schools that serve the Wilson Heights neighborhood. Both schools — EBSOLA and Wilson participate in Building Our Future’s monthly community...
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Episode 17 - Results Really Count
In our partnership, we often talk about the importance of creating a culture of continuous improvement, an ongoing effort to improve services and supports for children and families to improve a community-level outcome. These efforts seek incremental improvement over time. In this episode, we sit...
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Episode 16 - The Work Continues
In this month's episode, Lawrence Kirby sits down and has a great conversation with Brandon Morris reflecting on his time as the Community Engagement Network Manager for Building Our Future, his plans for the future and how he will continue to engage in the work of helping every child succeed in...
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Using Data as a Flashlight and NOT a Weapon
This week, we sit down with Kristin Kappleman and Kevin Meagher, both Data Managers for backbone partnerships. This episode will give you insight into the intentionality required to share data effectively with others. At Building Our Future, we strive to use data as a flashlight and not a weapon....
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Building Community with the Kenosha Fire Department
Today, we’re going to speak with Ezekiel Thompkins, Harry Tolbert, Kristin Kaminski, and Louie Sosa, all Firefighters of the Kenosha Fire Department. They will share their combined 67 years of experience and build awareness around opportunities to begin your very own family-sustaining career in...
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The Youth Takeover: Part 2
In Youth Takeover Part 2, Community Engagement Manager Brandon Morris continues his discussions with 6 of the 11 students involved in BOF’s Youth Leadership Cohort. The students share their experiences and opinions on the Youth Town Hall School Board Candidate Forum held last month. Tune in to...
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The Youth Takeover: Part 1
This week, we’re speaking with 5 of the 12 youth from BOF’s Youth Leadership Cohort to not only hear about who they are and their wins and challenges as high schoolers, but to also hear their take on the 3-month leadership cohort that is leading up to the Youth Town Hall School Board Candidate...
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BOF: The Team Behind the Work!
Check out this month’s episode where you learn more about the people behind the work at Building Our Future. You'll hear from Data Manager, Kevin Meagher, Director of Impact and Strategy, Lynn Debilzen, Community Engagement Manager, Brandon Morris, and Executive Director, Tatjana Bicanin as they...
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Kenosha County Health Equity Taskforce
This week, we’re speaking with Dr. Jen Freiheit, Health Officer/Director for Kenosha County Public Health, Tamarra Coleman, Executive Director for Shalom Center and Kirsten Gundersen, Kenosha County Public Health Strategist for Kenosha County Public Health to hear about the evolution of the…
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How Libraries Can Transform Communities
In episode nine of Together, We’re Better, Building Our Future Community Engagement Manager Brandon Morris hosts a conversation with Zander Miller (Kenosha Public Library Digital Strategy Librarian), Barb Brattin (Kenosha Public Library Director) and Cindy Fesemyer (State Library Consultant…
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The history of Building Our Future
Today, we’re going to hear about the history of Building Our Future (BOF). Jean Moran, retired CEO of LMI Packaging, Todd Battle, president of Kenosha Area Business Alliance and Tatjana Bicanin, executive director of Building Our Future walk down memory lane on how Building Our Future became the...
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Parents Advocating for Child Care
In episode 7 of Together, We’re Better, Community Engagement Manager Brandon Morris talks with our local Parent Advocates and our partners from the Wisconsin Partnership – a collaborative effort of the four StriveTogether-affiliated local collective impact partnerships in Wisconsin, about how...
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A Community Where Early Learning is Centered
In episode six Together, We’re Better, Building Our Future Community Engagement Manager Brandon Morris hosts a conversation with Atifa Robinson, Luanne Rohde, Dr. Diane Gerlach and Lynn Debilzen as they discuss the Early Learning Nation Team which is efforts connected to a national movement. But...
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Why Young Voices Matter
In the fifth episode of Together, We're Better, Brandon Morris hosts a conversation with the EquiTeens: Sophia Hysaw, Meredith Kaufmann and Alana Carmickle; three Seniors at Indian Trail High School Academy. In this conversation you will hear a range of topics -- virtual learning experience,...
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Taking The Time To Make Results Count
In episode four Together, We’re Better, Building Our Future Community Engagement Manager Brandon Morris hosts a conversation with Suzi Wolf the Early Intervention Program Manager (for KAC Kenosha Achievement Center), Lynn Debilzen our BOF’s Director of Impact & Strategy and Laurie McDonald the...
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Getting It Done at The Community Level
In episode three of Together, We’re Better, Building Our Future Community Engagement Manager Brandon Morris hosts a conversation with Elizabeth “Liz” Webb, Genevieve Gagliardi-Gerou and Jean Moran – several of our community members involved in both the Lincoln Park/Uptown CommUNITY Conversations...
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Building Community
In episode two of Together, We’re Better, Brandon Morris hosts a conversation with Brittany Meyer, 2nd/3rd Teacher at Wilson Elementary and Gabrielle Hood President of Clear Technology Solutions of Wisconsin. Together they talk about the importance of building community. When it comes to building...
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Real Talk: Shattering the stigma on Mental Health
In the first episode of Together, We're Better, Brandon Morris hosts a conversation with licensed therapist, speaker, consultant, media contributor and CEO of Beloved Wellness Center Dr. Dominique Pritchett and Behavioral Health Manager of Kenosha County Division of Aging, Disability and…
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Intro to Building Our Future
“BOF” = Building Our Future! Building Our Future is a catalyst for systems change, aligning our members’ collective work to ensure success for all children, regardless of race, zip cope or circumstance. Why? Cause ‘Schools Can’t Do It Alone’ nor should they have to.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Together, We’re Better is brought to you by Building Our Future, a local movement in Kenosha, Wisconsin with a clear purpose – helping every child succeed in school and in life, cradle to career. Every month join Building Our Future leaders as well as local partners who are working together to improve outcomes for as many young people as possible. We are here to share resources, tools, and success stories to support cross-sector collaboration. As we come together across sectors to identify shared goals and hold ourselves accountable, we pave the way for meaningful impact.
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