Simmons Leadership Services

09/22/2025

Thank you to the Virginia Partnership for Out-of-School Time (VPOST) for allowing me to speak at your conference last week! I met so many amazing professionals engaged in meaningful work!

03/07/2025

Celebrate people, potential, and possibilities at Convention in Nashville, March 9-12. This is the place where OST professionals come together for unparalleled camaraderie, inspiration, learning and support that will leave you feeling connected and valued.

Register for all of the valuable sessions, including mine! https://buff.ly/bpn9rB5

03/03/2025

Exciting news! This March 9-12, I’ll be presenting at the Convention in vibrant Nashville, TN. I'll be presenting two sessions focused on grant writing and diversifying your funding portfolio, which dives into the heart of this year’s theme: People, Potential, and Possibilities.

Afterschool professionals, advocates, and leaders won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect, grow, and reimagine what’s possible for our field.

Register today and join me to ignite new ideas and inspire change: https://loom.ly/-8LY9Zw.

Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

01/30/2025

🎶 Join me in Nashville for , March 9-12!

This year’s theme, People, Potential, and Possibilities, inspires us to dream big and transform the future of youth development. I can’t wait to connect with colleagues and learn from amazing speakers and sessions at the 2025 convention.

Don’t miss out — register today and let’s make it an unforgettable experience: https://loom.ly/-8LY9Zw.🌟

08/29/2024

📅 Mark your calendars! is happening March 9-12, 2025, in Nashville. Connect with afterschool pros, unlock potential, and be part of an inspiring journey. Don’t miss out! buff.ly/3McuBrD

08/26/2024

You don't want to miss with ! This session focuses on setting the tone and expectations. To learn more about the , visit https://buff.ly/3L9enyX

Can't wait to see you there!

08/21/2024

🎉 Exciting news! Registration for Convention is now open! Join in Nashville from March 9-12, 2025, for an unforgettable experience. Celebrate the people, potential, and possibilities of ! buff.ly/3McuBrD

07/18/2024

Enroll today!

The School Lunch and Learn Series is our newest offering, and as with all new things, there are questions. Here are the answers.

07/08/2024

Check out the Series that will focus on supervisors in the fields of youth development and afterschool. With all you do to support and develop others, you deserve the same support. To learn more, visit https://buff.ly/4bzOl2C

07/01/2024

I am so excited to share a new yearlong professional development series for supervisors in the afterschool and youth development communities.

Professional development is so important, but often quality, accessibility, and affordability get in the way. For supervisors specifically, it can be hard to find opportunities designed especially for you.

The School Lunch and Learn Series is a high-quality, affordable, and accessible professional growth opportunity that is designed to help you strengthen your leadership in a way that is both valuable and fun.

The Series follows a school theme, running throughout the school year from September-June with a different "class" taught by a different "teacher" each month during school lunch time (a little East Coast bias here admittedly).

You are invited to enroll in the entire series (where you will receive, in addition to all the wonderful content and community a $50 Amazon gift card), or pick and choose the classes you want. Each class is its own unique workshop and all of them tie in to one another.

You also have the option to enroll in a post-session "study hall", ~ 2 weeks after the session for group discussion and coaching.

The teachers are some of the top voices in the field.

🔷 September- Setting Expectations- Me

🔷 October- Planning the Year with intention- School: After Hours

🔷 November- Developing Strengths and Talents- Emily Arkuss

🔷 December- Building a Team- Tyler Kearns

🔷 January- Growth through Feedback- A Marvelous Spark Creative Studio

🔷 February- Reframing Conflict- Honour McClellan

🔷 March- Tools and Strategies for One-on-Ones- Alex Hitch

🔷 April- Program Evaluation- Dropout Prevention and Youth Development Advocate

🔷 May- Grant Writing- Simmons Leadership Services

🔷 June- Career Development and Exploration- me

Planning professional development for the year can be daunting. Let us make it easy!

You can find all of the details at: https://bit.ly/SchoolLunchAndLearn

04/22/2024

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! How are you celebrating the ? This week, I'm shining a light on the afterschool professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of young people.

❤️ 💃 🕺

04/16/2024

Join us in thanking Afterschool Professionals who positively impact young people’s lives. Celebrate Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, April 22-26. Show how you're celebrating by using the hashtag