Children Deserve Success Podcast Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:47:11 -0700 https://cdspodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Children Deserve Success Podcast yes 7dcfe90d-95a3-53e4-b33a-b6504090c7bc Children Deserve Success episodic false Hello,
My name is Dr. Don English, Director of Children Deserve Success and Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Wide Gangs and Drugs Task Force (GDTF). I want to welcome you to our Children Deserve Success Podcast. Monthly we will be sending out these recordings regarding all things related to Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA), School Attendance Review Board (SARB), Foster Youth services, McKinney-Vento homeless programs in our county, and the San Bernardino County Wide Gangs and Drugs Task Force (GDTF).

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Children Deserve Success https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rhnic8y8x0mdb66s385lgkkzmbz9?.jpg Children Deserve Success Podcast Interview with Ryan Tillman, Founder, Breaking Barriers United Interview with Ryan Tillman, Founder, Breaking Barriers United The Children Deserve Success Podcast, hosted by Dr. Donald English features a compelling conversation with Ryan Tillman, who shares his journey from growing up in San Bernardino County to becoming a police officer and founder of Breaking Barriers United. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his mission to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community through trust, communication, and understanding.

Throughout the episode, Dr. English guides a discussion on practical strategies for those working with youth, emphasizing the importance of leading with love, empathy, and respect. Tillman highlights the value of building genuine relationships, using de-escalation techniques, and prioritizing connection over compliance to create lasting, positive impact.

]]> The Children Deserve Success Podcast, hosted by Dr. Donald English features a compelling conversation with Ryan Tillman, who shares his journey from growing up in San Bernardino County to becoming a police officer and founder of Breaking Barriers United. He reflects on the experiences that shaped his mission to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community through trust, communication, and understanding.

Throughout the episode, Dr. English guides a discussion on practical strategies for those working with youth, emphasizing the importance of leading with love, empathy, and respect. Tillman highlights the value of building genuine relationships, using de-escalation techniques, and prioritizing connection over compliance to create lasting, positive impact.

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-19073081 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0700 1551 full false Lolofi Soakai M.A.L.O. Lolofi Soakai M.A.L.O. In this episode of the CDS Podcast, we spoke with Lolofi Soakai, Executive Director and Founder of M.A.L.O., Motivating Action Leadership Opportunity. Lolofi shared her journey and the mission behind MALO, a community-rooted organization uplifting Tongan and broader Native Hawai'ian Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities through culturally grounded leadership, wellness, and advocacy work. She spoke about the challenges NHPI youth face, from chronic absenteeism to lack of representation, and how MALO is creating space for cultural pride, community healing, and meaningful change.

https://malotongaie.org/

]]> In this episode of the CDS Podcast, we spoke with Lolofi Soakai, Executive Director and Founder of M.A.L.O., Motivating Action Leadership Opportunity. Lolofi shared her journey and the mission behind MALO, a community-rooted organization uplifting Tongan and broader Native Hawai'ian Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities through culturally grounded leadership, wellness, and advocacy work. She spoke about the challenges NHPI youth face, from chronic absenteeism to lack of representation, and how MALO is creating space for cultural pride, community healing, and meaningful change.

https://malotongaie.org/

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-17511935 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700 1825 full false Leticia Herrera: Integrated Supports Outreach Specialist SBCSS Leticia Herrera: Integrated Supports Outreach Specialist SBCSS Don English, Director of Children Deserve Success, interviews Leticia Herrera, a DACA recipient and educational advocate, about her journey and advocacy for immigrant youth. Leticia shares her experience growing up undocumented in the Coachella Valley, her challenges in accessing scholarships and loans, and her advocacy efforts, including founding the first cohort of the Dream.US scholarship recipients. She discusses the impact of DACA's potential removal in 2017, her sister's passing, and her subsequent legislative advocacy. Leticia emphasizes the importance of community support, mentorship, and the need for legislators to understand the contributions and challenges faced by immigrant youth and families.

]]> Don English, Director of Children Deserve Success, interviews Leticia Herrera, a DACA recipient and educational advocate, about her journey and advocacy for immigrant youth. Leticia shares her experience growing up undocumented in the Coachella Valley, her challenges in accessing scholarships and loans, and her advocacy efforts, including founding the first cohort of the Dream.US scholarship recipients. She discusses the impact of DACA's potential removal in 2017, her sister's passing, and her subsequent legislative advocacy. Leticia emphasizes the importance of community support, mentorship, and the need for legislators to understand the contributions and challenges faced by immigrant youth and families.

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-17060231 Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 1172 full false Micheal Krouse: President and CEO at Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau Micheal Krouse: President and CEO at Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau Don English, Director of Children Deserve Success, interviews Michael Krouse, President and CEO of GoCal, about his journey and efforts in supporting vulnerable youth. Michael shares his background in the hospitality industry, emphasizing the diverse career opportunities it offers. He discusses his experience as an adoptive father of former foster youth, highlighting the challenges and rewards. Michael also talks about his nonprofit work, which includes hosting events to support foster youth and raising awareness of career opportunities in the hospitality industry. He stresses the importance of listening to youth and providing them with resources and support.

]]> Don English, Director of Children Deserve Success, interviews Michael Krouse, President and CEO of GoCal, about his journey and efforts in supporting vulnerable youth. Michael shares his background in the hospitality industry, emphasizing the diverse career opportunities it offers. He discusses his experience as an adoptive father of former foster youth, highlighting the challenges and rewards. Michael also talks about his nonprofit work, which includes hosting events to support foster youth and raising awareness of career opportunities in the hospitality industry. He stresses the importance of listening to youth and providing them with resources and support.

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-16443960 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0800 1754 full false Thomas Mabry and Reshawd Cobbs: SB Sheriff's Department Juvenile Intervention Program Thomas Mabry and Reshawd Cobbs: SB Sheriff's Department Juvenile Intervention Program Dr. Don English interviews Deputy Sheriff's, Thomas Mabry and Reshawd Cobbs from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department about the Juvenile Intervention Program (J.I.P.). 

The program, started in 2001, aims to educate at-promise youth and their parents about the realities of jail and prison life. It includes a day of mentoring, parenting courses, and visits to jail and the coroner's office. The program has evolved from a "Scared Straight" approach to showing reality, and it has faced challenges like COVID-19 and the closure of a female jail facility. Success stories include youth who changed their behavior and parents who reported positive outcomes. The program emphasizes community referrals, follow-up, and the importance of rehabilitation.

Juvenile Intervention Program (J.I.P.) – San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/public-affairs/juvenile-intervention-program/

]]> Dr. Don English interviews Deputy Sheriff's, Thomas Mabry and Reshawd Cobbs from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department about the Juvenile Intervention Program (J.I.P.). 

The program, started in 2001, aims to educate at-promise youth and their parents about the realities of jail and prison life. It includes a day of mentoring, parenting courses, and visits to jail and the coroner's office. The program has evolved from a "Scared Straight" approach to showing reality, and it has faced challenges like COVID-19 and the closure of a female jail facility. Success stories include youth who changed their behavior and parents who reported positive outcomes. The program emphasizes community referrals, follow-up, and the importance of rehabilitation.

Juvenile Intervention Program (J.I.P.) – San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/public-affairs/juvenile-intervention-program/

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-16006058 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0800 2013 full false Shuvette Marshall, Peer Support Associate with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Shuvette Marshall, Peer Support Associate with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools This months focus will be an interview with Shuvette Marshall who works in the Homeless Education Department as a Peer Support Associate .

]]> This months focus will be an interview with Shuvette Marshall who works in the Homeless Education Department as a Peer Support Associate .

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-14834259 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0700 1524 2 7 full false Interview with Lucy Baker, Peer Support Associate with SBCSS Interview with Lucy Baker, Peer Support Associate with SBCSS This months focus will be an interview with Lucy Baker, Peer Support Associate with San Bernardino County  Superintendent of Schools.

Impact Truth
http://www.impacttruth.com/


]]> This months focus will be an interview with Lucy Baker, Peer Support Associate with San Bernardino County  Superintendent of Schools.

Impact Truth
http://www.impacttruth.com/


]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-14330252 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0800 1106 2 6 full false Interview with Brenda Dowdy, SBCSS Homeless Education Project Manager Interview with Brenda Dowdy, SBCSS Homeless Education Project Manager This month's focus will be an interview with our homeless education project manager, Miss Brenda Dowdy. 

SBCSS Homeless Education Program
https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/en/innovation-and-engagement/children-deserve-success/homeless-education

]]> This month's focus will be an interview with our homeless education project manager, Miss Brenda Dowdy. 

SBCSS Homeless Education Program
https://www.sbcss.k12.ca.us/index.php/en/innovation-and-engagement/children-deserve-success/homeless-education

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-14148925 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0800 900 2 5 full false Interview with Cecil Edwards, Superintendent of Baker Valley Unified School District Interview with Cecil Edwards, Superintendent of Baker Valley Unified School District Cecil  is the Superintendent of Baker Valley Unified School District. The district is comprised of 145 student spanning preschool to 12th grade with 13 teachers and 14 classified staff on three campuses. Baker is situated between Barstow and Las Vegas and has a population of around 750 people.

]]> Cecil  is the Superintendent of Baker Valley Unified School District. The district is comprised of 145 student spanning preschool to 12th grade with 13 teachers and 14 classified staff on three campuses. Baker is situated between Barstow and Las Vegas and has a population of around 750 people.

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-14012501 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0800 1434 2 4 full false Interview with Cesar Navarette Interview with Cesar Navarette This month's focus will be an interview with Cesar Navarette, the President and CEO of the Childrens Fund. 

www.childrensfund.org

]]> This month's focus will be an interview with Cesar Navarette, the President and CEO of the Childrens Fund. 

www.childrensfund.org

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-13810068 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0700 1659 2 3 full false Interview with Chris Reinhard about The Hill Community Center Interview with Chris Reinhard about The Hill Community Center This months focus will be an interview with Chris Reinhard, campus pastor at Sandals church talking about  Rogo, The Hill Community Center. The center looks to serve our teens in the norther part of San Bernardino.

www.rogofoundation.com/thehill

]]> This months focus will be an interview with Chris Reinhard, campus pastor at Sandals church talking about  Rogo, The Hill Community Center. The center looks to serve our teens in the norther part of San Bernardino.

www.rogofoundation.com/thehill

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-13499156 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0700 1083 full false Interview with Precious Hernandez Interview with Precious Hernandez This month focus will be an interview with Preciosa Hernandez, aka Precious, she is a Chapman University graduate a former McKinney Vento youth, high school graduate of Montclair High School with the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, and a Give Back scholar, student and scholarship recipient. 

]]> This month focus will be an interview with Preciosa Hernandez, aka Precious, she is a Chapman University graduate a former McKinney Vento youth, high school graduate of Montclair High School with the Chaffey Joint Union High School District, and a Give Back scholar, student and scholarship recipient. 

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-12920499 Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700 1206 2 7 full false Interview with Roy Juarez Jr, president and CEO of Impact Truth Interview with Roy Juarez Jr, president and CEO of Impact Truth Roy Juarez Jr. is the president and CEO of Impact Truth. He is the author of Homeless by Choice. He has gone on two tours, Homeless by Choice Tour and the Impact Tour. He is a San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools school based mentoring partner 2022 CDS award recipient for, "It's Not Hard Work it's Heart Work".

Impact Truth
http://www.impacttruth.com/

]]> Roy Juarez Jr. is the president and CEO of Impact Truth. He is the author of Homeless by Choice. He has gone on two tours, Homeless by Choice Tour and the Impact Tour. He is a San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools school based mentoring partner 2022 CDS award recipient for, "It's Not Hard Work it's Heart Work".

Impact Truth
http://www.impacttruth.com/

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-12463611 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700 980 2 6 full false Interview with Angel Magallanes, C.A.S.E coordinator with San Bernardino County Childrens Network Interview with Angel Magallanes, C.A.S.E coordinator with San Bernardino County Childrens Network This month's focus will be an interview with Angel Magallanes C.A.S.E coordinator with San Bernardino County Childrens Network and the current coordinator for the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation for the County of San Bernardino. 

]]> This month's focus will be an interview with Angel Magallanes C.A.S.E coordinator with San Bernardino County Childrens Network and the current coordinator for the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation for the County of San Bernardino. 

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-12403714 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0800 1096 2 5 full false Interview with Ted Alejandre, Superintendent, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Interview with Ted Alejandre, Superintendent, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools This month's focus will be an interview with Ted Alejandre, Superintendent of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. 

]]> This month's focus will be an interview with Ted Alejandre, Superintendent of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. 

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-11589264 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1248 2 4 full false Interview with Dr. Matt Holton, Superintendent, Chaffey Joint Union High School District Interview with Dr. Matt Holton, Superintendent, Chaffey Joint Union High School District This month focus will be an interview with Dr. Matthew Holton, Superintendent for Chaffey Joint Union High School District 

]]> This month focus will be an interview with Dr. Matthew Holton, Superintendent for Chaffey Joint Union High School District 

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-11472948 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0700 1211 2 3 full false Interview with Juan Robledo, Project Analysts with Healthy SBCSS Interview with Juan Robledo, Project Analysts with Healthy SBCSS This month focus will be an interview with Juan Robledo project analysts with Healthy SBCSS San Bernardino County Superintendent Schools 

]]> This month focus will be an interview with Juan Robledo project analysts with Healthy SBCSS San Bernardino County Superintendent Schools 

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-11361787 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0700 996 2 2 full false Interview with SBCSS Assistant Superintendent, William F. Roberts IV Interview with SBCSS Assistant Superintendent, William F. Roberts IV This month’s focus will be an interview with William F. Roberts IV, Assistant Superintendent with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. 

]]> This month’s focus will be an interview with William F. Roberts IV, Assistant Superintendent with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. 

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-11075805 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700 1938 2 1 full false Interview with Christopher Hauck Ed.D, SBCSS Principal Interview with Christopher Hauck Ed.D, SBCSS Principal This month focus will be an interview with Christopher Hauck, Ed.D., principal of Bob Murphy Community School with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. 

]]> This month focus will be an interview with Christopher Hauck, Ed.D., principal of Bob Murphy Community School with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. 

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-11013129 Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1830 1 11 full false Interview with Jenn Carson, Inland SoCal 211 Helpline, Crisis Line Supervisor Interview with Jenn Carson, Inland SoCal 211 Helpline, Crisis Line Supervisor This episode features Jenn Carson Crisis Line Supervisor, Inland SoCal 211 Helpline supervisor, Mental Health First Aid and Assist Trainer, Social Work Internship Field Supervisor with the Inland SoCal 211 Helpline.

]]> This episode features Jenn Carson Crisis Line Supervisor, Inland SoCal 211 Helpline supervisor, Mental Health First Aid and Assist Trainer, Social Work Internship Field Supervisor with the Inland SoCal 211 Helpline.

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-10722151 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1489 1 10 full false Interview with Joseph Jordon and Zach Perez, SBCSS 2022 Graduates Interview with Joseph Jordon and Zach Perez, SBCSS 2022 Graduates Featuring two students from our county, Joseph Jordon and Zach Perez.

]]> Featuring two students from our county, Joseph Jordon and Zach Perez.

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-10567070 Thu, 05 May 2022 15:00:00 -0700 1332 full false Interview with Jamie Puerta and Steve Filson from V.O.I.D, Victims of Illicit Drugs Interview with Jamie Puerta and Steve Filson from V.O.I.D, Victims of Illicit Drugs Featuring Jamie Puerta and Steve Filson from VOID- Victims Of Illicit Drugs.

]]> Featuring Jamie Puerta and Steve Filson from VOID- Victims Of Illicit Drugs.

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-10481175 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0700 1989 1 8 full false Interview with Amy Young MD, Forensic Pediatrician, Executive Director- Give Something Back Interview with Amy Young MD, Forensic Pediatrician, Executive Director- Give Something Back Featuring Executive Director Amy Young from the California Chapter of Give Something Back

]]> Featuring Executive Director Amy Young from the California Chapter of Give Something Back

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-10122943 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0800 1242 1 7 full false Interview with Thomas Sone, Public Defender- San Bernardino County Interview with Thomas Sone, Public Defender- San Bernardino County Featuring Public Defender Thomas Sone from the Law Offices of the Public Defender for San Bernardino County

]]> Featuring Public Defender Thomas Sone from the Law Offices of the Public Defender for San Bernardino County

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-9637606 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0800 870 1 6 full false Interview with Dr. Scott Wyatt, SBCSS Area Director - Part 01 of 03 Interview with Dr. Scott Wyatt, SBCSS Area Director - Part 01 of 03 First in a three part series with Dr. Scott Wyatt, Area Director for East Valley Student Services, SBCSS

]]> First in a three part series with Dr. Scott Wyatt, Area Director for East Valley Student Services, SBCSS

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-9527439 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0800 925 1 5 full false Interview with Shannon Dicus, San Bernardino County Sheriff Interview with Shannon Dicus, San Bernardino County Sheriff Featuring Sheriff-Coroner Shannon Dicus from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

]]> Featuring Sheriff-Coroner Shannon Dicus from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-9430392 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0700 1324 1 4 full false Interview with Youth Speaker Kevon Lee Interview with Youth Speaker Kevon Lee Featuring Youth Speaker, Kevon Lee, Inspirational Speaker, Activist, and future Ed. D in Educational Leadership

]]> Featuring Youth Speaker, Kevon Lee, Inspirational Speaker, Activist, and future Ed. D in Educational Leadership

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-9118763 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0700 610 1 3 full false Discussion on Equity- Interview with Dr. Cherina Betters, SBCSS Chief of Equity and Access Discussion on Equity- Interview with Dr. Cherina Betters, SBCSS Chief of Equity and Access Featuring Dr. Cherina Betters, Chief of Equity, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools.

]]> Featuring Dr. Cherina Betters, Chief of Equity, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools.

]]> Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-9129644 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0700 1212 1 2 full false Mandated Reporting- Tim Seibert, Child Welfare Services Manager, San Bernardino County Family Services Mandated Reporting- Tim Seibert, Child Welfare Services Manager, San Bernardino County Family Services Children Deserve Success Buzzsprout-9129607 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0700 237 1 2 full false