On this episode of the Building Blocks Podcast, Dr. Berger and Producer Mac welcome Yahaira Campbell, Pearland ISD’s new RISE Mentor Specialist, to talk about the power of mentoring and the impact of meaningful relationships on students.

Yahaira introduces listeners to the RISE Mentoring Program, shares what drew her to this work, and discusses her vision for the program’s future. She also talks about what students need most from mentors today, how RISE helps build lasting connections, and how community members can get involved...even if they aren't sure they have the time or experience to be a mentor.

Tune in to learn how one meaningful connection can make a lasting difference in a student’s life.

Click here to become a RISE Mentor: https://www.pearlandisd.org/departments/rise-mentoring/how-to-become-a-mentor

Contact Yahaira Campble: CAMPBLEY@pearlandisd.org

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The Building Blocks Podcast is back for a new season with Pearland ISD Superintendent Dr. Larry Berger and Producer/Co Host Mac!

This season, we’re building on the idea that Every Piece Matters because every student, teacher, staff member, family and community member plays an important role in the Pearland ISD story.

In this season opener, Berger and Mac talk about back to school, what’s ahead for the new school year, and some of the hot topics happening across Pearland ISD. They’ll also give listeners a preview of what’s in store for the podcast this season, including conversations with the people who make Pearland ISD special.

And there’s something new this season!

Once a month, we’re making room for a shorter episode of “You Ask. Berger Answers.” You ask the questions, and Berger answers them, whether they’re school related, thought provoking, fun, random or something you’ve always wanted to ask the superintendent.

Have a question for Berger? Fill out this form: www.pearlandisd.org/youask

New season. New conversations. New questions.

Because in Pearland ISD, Every Piece Matters.

Have questions or an episode suggestion, fill out this form:
https://www.pearlandisd.org/about-us/administration/superintendent-s-page/podcast

Season 3 comes to a close with a special behind-the-scenes episode of the Building Blocks Podcast. With no guest this time, Dr. Larry Berger and Producer Mac turn the microphones toward each other for an honest conversation about the moments listeners didn’t hear, the episodes that almost didn’t happen, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

It’s reflective, candid, and a fitting close to another season of conversations that continue to build connections across Pearland ISD.

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