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Episode 21: Child Online Safety Released June 26, 2024
Ensuring children's online safety is as crucial as protecting them in the real world. In episode 21 of "Ask an Expert," Paul Yoder, Humble ISD's Director of Cybersecurity, offers valuable tips and resources for parents to safeguard their children in the online world. 

Paul Yoder: Child Online Safety
Paul Yoder: Seguridad en Línea Para Niños

Episode 20: Humble ISD Summer Volleyball Camps Released June 19, 2024
Humble ISD's Summer Volleyball Camps, housed in Atascocita, Kingwood and Summer Creek High Schools, help skilled and new athletes in 3rd-9th grades build their volleyball skills. In episode 20 of Ask an Expert, Atascocita High School's Head Volleyball Coach Madeline Odom joins us to talk all about the engaging activities and competitions that campers will participate in.

Madeline Odom: Humble ISD Summer Volleyball Camps
Madeline Odom: Campamentos de Verano de Voleibol de Humble ISD

Episode 19: Kingwood Park Summer Media Camp Released June 12, 2024
Kingwood Park's Summer Media Camp immerses aspiring writers and photographers who are incoming 4th through 8th graders into the world of journalism. In episode 19 of Ask an Expert, Kingwood Park High School teacher Megan Ortiz speaks about the multimedia projects that students work on as well as the mentorship experiences that students have while at camp. 

Megan Ortiz: Kingwood Park Summer Media Camp
Megan Ortiz: Campamento de Medios de Verano de Kingwood Park

Episode 18: Highlights of the Humble Museum Released June 5, 2024
Known as Humble's "Hidden Gem," the Humble Museum preserves the history of the Humble and Lake Houston areas. In episode 18 of Ask an Expert, Dr. Rob Meaux, executive director of the Humble Museum, highlights the top exhibits, artifacts and stories available to visitors at no cost. 

Dr. Rob Meaux: Highlights of the Humble Museum
Dr. Rob Meaux: Aspectos Destacados del Museo de Humble 

Episode 17: Miss Texas Teen USA Released May 29, 2024
In episode 17 of Ask an Expert, Haylee Puckett,  a recent graduate from Summer Creek High School, shares her experiences since being named Miss Texas Teen USA during the summer of 2023. She talks about her experience competing in the national Miss Teen USA pageant and building confidence and forming meaningful friendships along the way. 

Haylee Puckett: Miss Texas Teen USA
Haylee Puckett: Señorita Texas Teen USA

Episode 16: ESL Program Released May 22, 2024
In episode 16 of Ask an Expert, Humble ISD Language Acquisition Specialist Brenda Romero speaks about Humble ISD's English as a Second Language Program for students in K-12 , addressing the qualifications for the program, the required language assessment as well as the ESL classes offered in the district. 

Brenda Romero: ESL Program
Brenda Romero: Programa de ESL

Episode 15: Barbering Academy Released May 15, 2024
In episode 15 of Ask an Expert, Barbering Instructor Elizabeth Moranchel and Victor Gonzalez, a senior at Humble High School, join us to discuss the Barbering Academy at Humble High School, noting the job skills that students learn through the program, the state licensing opportunities available, as well as the competitive experiences students had during the 2023 Humble ISD Barber Battle.

Humble High School: Barbering Academy
Humble High School: Academia de Barbería

Episode 14: Gun Storage Safety (Part 2) Released May 8, 2024
In episode 14 of Ask an Expert, Be SMART volunteer Susan Pollard (English version) and Maritza Wong (Spanish version) continue the conversation on the importance of secure gun storage and how parents can ensure that guns are made inaccessible to children and teens.

Susan Pollard: Gun Storage Safety - Part 2
Maritza Wong: Almacenamiento Seguro de Armas - Parte 2

Episode 13: Gun Storage Safety (Part 1) Released May 1, 2024
In episode 13 of Ask an Expert, Be SMART volunteers Susan Pollard (English version) and Maritza Wong (Spanish version) discuss safe gun storage practices, offering advice on how gun owners and non-gun owners alike can prevent children and teens from having unsupervised access to guns. 

Susan Pollard: Gun Storage Safety - Part 1
Maritza Wong: Almacenamiento Seguro de Armas - Parte 1

Episode 12: Suicide Awareness Released April 24, 2024
In episode 12 of Ask an Expert, Student Wellness Counselor Francesca Newman, raises awareness about suicide, noting the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, as well as the  resources available to those experiencing a crisis. 

Francesca Newman: Suicide Awareness (English)
Francesca Newman: Concienciaciόn Sobre el Suicidio (español)

Episode 11: BBQ Team at Summer Creek High School  Released April 17, 2024
In episode 11 of Ask an Expert, Ms. Samantha Guajardo, the Agriculture Science Teacher at Summer Creek High School, and Summer Creek High School senior Diego Rodriguez, tell us about the school's BBQ team and the local and state-wide competitions the team has participated in since its formation.

Summer Creek High School: BBQ Team (English)
Summer Creek High School: Equipo de BBQ (español)

Episode 10: Performing Careers Courses Released April 10, 2024
In episode 10 of Ask an Expert, Dr. Melissa Leigh, the senior director of personalized student success in Humble ISD, speaks about the Performing Careers pathways and innovative fine arts courses that will become available to students in the 2024-2025 school year. 

Dr. Melissa Leigh: Performing Careers Courses (English)
Dr. Melissa Leigh: Cursos de Carreras Escénicas (español)

Episode 9: Solar Eclipse Released April 3, 2024
In episode 9 of Ask an Expert,  Dr. Aaron Clevenson, the director of the Insperity Observatory in Humble ISD, discusses the upcoming total solar eclipse that will cross North America on Monday, April 8. He talks about the cause of a solar eclipse, what viewers can anticipate about this phenomenon and how to safely experience this upcoming event. 

Dr. Aaron Clevenson: Solar Eclipse (English)
Dr. Aaron Clevenson: Solar Eclipse (Spanish)

Episode 8: Humble ISD Insperity Observatory Released March 27, 2024
In episode 8 of Ask an Expert, Dr. Aaron Clevenson, the director of the Insperity Observatory in Humble ISD, discusses the main functions available at the observatory, how district and out-of-district groups can schedule their visit to the observatory and other information visitors should know before their visit. 

Dr. Aaron Clevenson: Humble ISD Insperity Observatory (English)
Dr. Aaron Clevenson: Humble ISD Insperity Observatory (Spanish)

Episode 7: ESL/Bilingual Placements for Early Childhood Education Released March 20, 2024
In episode 7 of Ask an Expert, Humble ISD Early Childhood Specialist Lauren Thomas discusses the qualifications and enrollment process for the Early Childhood programs offered at Humble ISD and highlights the differences between the bilingual and ESL pre-kindergarten placements. 

Lauren Thomas: ESL/Bilingual Placements for Early Childhood Education (English)
Lauren Thomas: ESL/Bilingual Placements for Early Childhood Education (Spanish)

Episode 6: Cybersecurity Released March 6, 2024
In episode 6 of Ask an Expert, Humble ISD Cybersecurity Director Paul Yoder discusses the risk of online shopping and shares simple tips with internet users to help them stay safe online while browsing social media, checking emails, shopping online and even while shopping in person. 

Paul Yoder: Cybersecurity (English)
Paul Yoder: Cybersecurity (Spanish)

Episode 5: Running in Mexico City Released February 28, 2024
In episode 5 of Ask an Expert, Humble High School Senior and cross-country athlete Camila Coronado speaks about her experience participating in a 6-mile run at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) during the fall of 2023. Coronado describes the sights and sounds of her running journey along the streets of this beautiful campus in Mexico City. 

Camila Coronado: Running in Mexico City (English)
Camila Coronado: Running in Mexico City (Spanish)

Episode 4: FAFSA Released February 21, 2024
In episode 4 of Ask an Expert, Humble ISD's Director of Personalized Counseling Tye Hobbs discusses the FAFSA application and the key changes to FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year. The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is currently available and can be found on www.fafsa.gov. 

Tye Hobbs: FAFSA (English)
Tye Hobbs: FAFSA (Spanish)

Episode 3: Scholarships Released February 15, 2024
In episode 3 of Ask an Expert, Resource Development Coordinator for Humble ISD's Department of Community Engagement Melinna Lopez speaks about the scholarships offered through the Education Foundation, outlining the general scholarship application process and the specific requirements that are related to each unique scholarship program. 

Scholarship applications are due by Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. To view the full list of scholarships offered to Humble ISD students through the Education Foundation, you can visit Humbleisdfoundation.org. For questions regarding the general scholarship application, contact Melinna Lopez at Melinna.Lopez@humbleisd.net. 

Melinna Lopez: Scholarships (English)
Melinna Lopez: Scholarships (Spanish)

Episode 2: Humble Rodeo Released February 2, 2024
In episode 2 of Ask an Expert, Humble Rodeo and BBQ Cook-Off President Stacy Williams and BBQ Cook-Off Judge Captain Missy Garcia are back to discuss this year's entertainment, pricing information and parking options. They also share with us everything that visitors should keep in mind while planning their visit to the Humble Rodeo.

Stacy Williams: Humble Rodeo (English)
Missy Garcia: Humble Rodeo (Spanish)

Episode 1: BBQ Cook-Off Released January 26, 2024
In this episode of Ask an Expert, Humble Rodeo and BBQ Cook-Off President Stacy Williams and BBQ Cook-Off Judge Captain Missy Garcia share everything you need to know about this annual tradition. Since becoming an addition to the rodeo in 2001, the Humble BBQ Cook-Off has grown to full capacity every year and has become an annual tradition for kids and grown-ups alike to compete in the skill of cooking.

Stacy Williams: BBQ Cook-Off (English)
Missy Garcia: BBQ Cook-Off (Spanish)