Let's Talk About... B/ASP & the Kids Who Came Back
From We Are Ankeny by Ankeny Community School District
May 12, 2026 · 38 min · Season 5 · Episode 15
About this episode
The episode features stories of B/ASP student participants who transitioned to program employees, highlighting the impact of student employment on leadership and career development.
This show highlights the stories of two Before & After School (B/ASP) student participants who came full circle to become program employees. Dr. Erick Pruitt hosts Nancy Jeffs, B/ASP Manager; Mason VanderWaal, who attended B/ASP as an elementary student and now works in the program as a high school student; and Nyah Rouse, who joined B/ASP at summer camp, then as an employee in high school. She continues working while attending Drake University and preparing for a career in school counseling. Their stories highlight how student employment can build leadership skills, mentorship experience, and future career pathways.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Erick Pruitt
Guests: Nancy Jeffs, Mason VanderWaal, Nyah Rouse
Topics covered
- student employment
- leadership skills
- mentorship
- career pathways
- B/ASP program
Keywords
- B/ASP
- student employment
- leadership
- mentorship
- career counseling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Drake University, Before & After School (B/ASP)
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