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Look Who's Talking
Community Action Council's Look Who's Talking podcast is completely Head Start focused with engaging guest that will provide informative and educational conversations with our host, Head Start Director, Jessica Coffie.
Head Start programs operate locally to help young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school, promoting children’s development through early learning, health, and family well-being.
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Episodes
Look Who's TalkingLieutenant Terrance Gatewood - Fire Safety
On this episode we talk with Lieutenant Terrance Gatewood with the Lexington Fire Department to talk about fire safety during Fire Safety Month.
Look Who's TalkingKaren Zamora - Harmony Farm
On this episode we sit down with Karen Zamora, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Therapist, for Harmony Farm Creative Counseling.
Look Who's TalkingJulie Mink and Emma Fryman - The Nest Resources
On this episode we talk with Julie Mink, Family Assistance Supervisor, and Emma Fryman, Director of the Family Assistance Program, about the resources The Nest…
Look Who's TalkingNora Veblen - Wildwood Music Therapy
On this episode we talk with Nora Veblen with Wildwood Music Therapy about how music helps children learn and much more,
Look Who's TalkingLeila Salisbury - Grief in Children
On this episode we talk with Leila W. Salisbury, Executive Director of The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families, about understanding grief in…
Look Who's TalkingGwin Minter - Gwee'Nola Book Series
On this episode we talk with author, Gwin Minter about her new book series Gwee'Nola - Trunk Tales: The Beginning of a Legacy and how this series is bringing…
Look Who's TalkingMeredith Lepp and Kim Gardner - Girl Scouts of America
On this episode we talk with Meredith and Kim about the Girl Scouts of America and a special collaboration with Community Action Council's Head Start program..
Look Who's TalkingDr. Clarissa Bell - Trauma-Exposed Children
On this episode we talk with Dr. Clarissa Bell about trauma-exposed children and how to combat it.
Look Who's TalkingKelli Parmley - Lexington Public Library
On this episode we talk with Kelli Parmley, Director of Education with the Lexington Public Library and Community Action Council Board member, about all of the…
Look Who's TalkingHannah Wells - The Arboretum and KY’s Children’s Garden
On this episode we talk about the Arboretum and Hannah Wells position there as the Education Coordinator as well as Kentucky's Children Garden.
Look Who's TalkingEamonn FitzGerald - Fayette County Public Schools
On this episode we talk with Eamonn Fitzgerald, AKA the "Birth to Five Guy," to talk about family engagement in early childhood education.
Look Who's TalkingRoseann Polashek - Scott County Library
On this episode we talk with Roseann Polashek, Youth Services Manger for the Scott County Library, about the community resources available to our community.
Look Who's TalkingKristin Hughes - Food Chain
On this episode we talk with Kristin Hughes, Co-Executive Director/ Director of Education and Outreach for Food Chain, about healthy eating and food literacy.
Look Who's TalkingCallie Northern - Lexington Living Arts and Science Center
On this episode we talk with Callie Northern, Education Director of Lexington Living Arts and Science Center, about this amazing community resource and how our…
Look Who's TalkingJen Robinson - Nutrition and Resources
On this episode we sat down with Jen Robinson of UK Extension office and nutritional services to talk about nutrition and healthy eating.
Look Who's TalkingJonathan Hall - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning
On this episode we talk with Jonathan Hall about all the resources the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning provides to our community and specifically our…
Look Who's TalkingDavid Cozart - Father engagement
On this episode we sit down with David Cozart with Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families about engaging fathers and father figures in our families.
Look Who's TalkingDr. Pamela Stein - Oral Health in Children
On this episode we sit with Dr. Pamela Stein to talk about some misconceptions and the importance of oral health in children.
Look Who's TalkingLena Bergman - Therapeutic Services
On this episode we sit with Lena Bergman to talk about therapeutic service and how our Head Start programs utilizes these additional services.
Look Who's TalkingRose Hampton - Heart Health
On this episode we sit with Rose Hampton, Family Nurse Practitioner for the Council, to talk about heart health.
Look Who's TalkingAsona McMullen and Amber Anthony - Black Children’s Book Week
On this episode we sit down with Asona McMullen and Amber Anthony to talk about literacy and Black Children’s Book Week.
Look Who's TalkingSparkles Steele - Success Story
On this episode we sit down with Sparkles Steele, Family and Community Advocate, to learn more about her pathway to success in life and at the Council.
Look Who's TalkingGelonda Zipper - Early Head Start Specialist
On this episode we sit down with Gelonda Zipper to discuss her role as a Early Head Start Specialist.
Look Who's TalkingLillian Washington - Foster Grandparent
On this episode we sit down with one of our longest volunteers, Lillian Washington, to talk about the Foster Grandparent program and volunteering at the…
Look Who's TalkingJulie Shields - Home Visitor for South Central
On this episode we sit down with Julie Shields what it's like to be a Home Visitor for our Harrison County location.
Look Who's TalkingShawneil Edwards - Day in the life of teacher
On this episode we sit down with Shawneil Edwards a teacher to understand a day in the life of a Head Start teacher.
Look Who's TalkingKatelyn May - Mental Health and Disabilities Specialists
On this episode we sit down with Katelyn May to talk about mental health and disabilities with our Head Start children.
Look Who's TalkingCharles McCann - CCAP Emeritus
On this episode we sit down with Charles McCann, CCAP Emeritus for the Community Action Network, about him serving as a Head Start Director and his time…
Look Who's TalkingMegan Martinez - Center Manager
On this episode we talk with Megan Martinez, Center Manager at Fayette West, about how the Council's centers are tailor made for each neighborhood.
Look Who's TalkingDaisy Brown - Mental Health
On this episode we talk with Daisy Brown, Founder and Lead Therapist at the Champion Therapy Center, about mental health and the importance of utilizing the…
Look Who's TalkingLieutenant Nate Muller - Child Safety
On this episode we talk with Lieutenant Nate Muller of the Lexington Police Department about child safety and the best way to protect your children.
Look Who's TalkingNatoria Walker - HS Parent to HS Teacher
On this episode we talk with Natoria Walker a Head Start parent that now works for the Council.
Look Who's TalkingChristina Cornelison - Madison County Library
On this episode we sit down with Christina Cornelison, Executive Director of the Madison County Library about literacy and activities at the library.
Look Who's TalkingKevin Hall, Catherine Lowe, Sarah McMahan - Whooping Cough
On this episode we talk with three experts, Kevin Hall, Catherine Lowe and Sarah McMahan from the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department about the current…
Look Who's TalkingLeShay Johnson - A Day In The Life of a Pathway Specialist
On this episode we talk with LeShay Johnson to get an idea of the day in the life of a Pathway Specialist at Community Action Council.
Look Who's TalkingPastor Marvin King - Fatherhood
On this episode we talk with Marvin King, Pastor of First Baptist Church Winchester, about the importance of fatherhood and the impact of male role models.
Look Who's TalkingTraci Norwood - Getting the Most Out of Head Start
On this episode we talk with Traci Norwood, Site Director of The Prep Academy at South Lexington, about partnering with your child’s teachers & The Prep…
Look Who's TalkingLea Williams - Parent Spotlight
On this episode we talk with Head Start parent, Lea Williams, about goal setting, endurance, and how the Head Start program has helped her family.
Look Who's TalkingChristina Hiten - Child Nutrition and WIC
On this episode we talk with Jessica's longtime friend Christina Hiten, the Clinical Services Manager at Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, about…
Look Who's TalkingJerome Thompson - Father Engagement/Involvement
On this episode we sit down with Jerome Thomson, Parliamentarian & Fatherhood Coordinator for the South Carolina State Head Start Association, and talked about…
Look Who's TalkingCeleste Presley - Certified Community Action Professional
On this episode we sit down with Aaron Celeste Presley, Head Start Project Manager for the Council, and talk about her experience in achieving her CCAP…
Look Who's TalkingStevie Rogers - Day at the Capitol
On this episode we sit down with Stevie Rogers a parent advocate and Head Start Policy Council member about her recent trip to the Capitol to talk to…
Look Who's TalkingKesha Richardson - The Importance of Attendance
On this episode we sit down with Kesha Richardson, ERSEA Director for Community Action Council, about the Importance of Attendance in our Head Start programs.
Look Who's TalkingDr. Justin "Jay" Miller - Self Care
On this episode we talk with Dr. Jay Miller about self care and how each of us can pursue our individual care.
Look Who's TalkingSharon Price - Day One
This is the first episode of Look Who's Talking, a new Head Start focused podcast. We thought of no better way to begin this new show than with our Executive…
Look Who's TalkingLaura Sheffield and Jonas Cooper - Child Wellness
Listen in as we sit down with Jonas Cooper and Laura Sheffield of the Office of Child Development to talk about child wellness.
Look Who's TalkingCliff Jackson - Kindness
Listen in as we sit down with the Council's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Cliff Jackson, to discuss being intentionally kind to each other.
Look Who's TalkingBrian Crutchfield - Fatherhood Involvement
Listen in as we sit down with Head Start parent, Brian Crutchfield to discuss father engagement.
Look Who's TalkingDr. Antonio Garcia - Mental Health
Join us as we sit down with Dr. Antonio Garcia to talk about the mental health climate in families and how it impacts children.
Look Who's TalkingAnthony Jackson - Parks and Recreation
On this episode of Look Who's Talking, our host Jessica Coffie talks with Anthony Jackson with Lexington Parks and Recreation about the activities planned for…
Look Who's TalkingDebbie Link - Child Care Council
On this episode of Look Who's Talking, our host Jessica Coffie talks with our guest Debbie Link, Executive Director of the Child Care Council of Kentucky about…