Conversations and Connections

79.A Conversation with Lufkin ISD Licensed Social Worker Tonja Akridge - Conversations and Connections

Many school districts provide services for their students and families that some may not even know are available to them.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Tonja Akridge, a Licensed Social Worker for Lufkin ISD.  Tonja explains her role in helping to provide the best lives possible for Lufkin students.  

78. A Conversation with Sexual Assault Services Coordinator and SFA Campus Advocate Mallory Dotson - Conversations and Connections

Mallory Dotson is the agency's new Sexual Assault Services Coordinator.  She also serves as the agency's campus advocate for Stephen F. Austin State University.  In this episode, Stuarts talks with Mallory about her duties, and what she hopes to do on the SFA campus!

77. A Conversation about Making Angelina County a Healthier Community - Conversations and Connections

There's a whole lot more to the county extension office than giving out advice on managing pastureland and livestock.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with Extension Agent Joel Redus about his responsibilities as Extension Agent for Family and Community Health.   

76. A Conversation with Child Advocate Sadarria Christian About Our Back to School Supply Drive - Conversations and Connections

Would you like to help our child clients have an awesome school year?  You can help by making a donation to our agency Back to School Supply Drive!  Stuart talks with Child Advocate Sadarria Christian about what is needed and how you can help!

75. A Conversation About Online Safety with Maria Villarreal - Conversations and Connections

In today's world, we not only have to protect our kids when they go out of the house, but we also need to protect them when they go online.  From video games to social media, our kids run the risk of being subjected to potential predators.  In this episode, Stuart talks to agency Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Specialist Maria Villarreal about how predators use video games and social media to contact kids. 

74. A Conversation About Relationship Violence in the LGBTQ Community - Conversations and Connections

When it comes to discussions regarding relationship violence, the LGBTQ community is often overlooked.  In this episode, Stuart talks with agency counselor Shelby Brown about how interpersonal violence affects and how it is dealt with the in the LGBTQ community. 

73. A Conversation about the Roadrunner Market with April Wallace of Angelina College - Conversations and Connections

A lot of college students can encounter tough times, but for students at Angelina College, there's a way that can make a student's life a little easier with the Roadrunner Market.  In this episode of Conversations and Connections, Stuart talks with Director of Student Affairs at Angelina College, April Wallace.  April explains what the Roadrunner Market is, how it works, and how it can help students in need.

72. A Conversation with Anndrea Pickett on the Public Health Resource Center at Angelina College - Conversations and Connections

Students at Angelina College have a new resource available to them.  The Public Health Resource Center gives students a place on campus to help take care of basic health needs. Stuart talks with Anndrea Pickett with the Angelina County and Cities Health District about this new service available to Angelina College students.

71. A Conversation with Our Spring Interns - Conversations and Connections

As the spring college semester wraps up, we must say goodbye to our spring college interns.  In this episode, Stuart talks with interns Madi and Cynthia about what their experience has been like as interns for the Family Crisis Center and what their future plans hold for each of them!

70. A Conversation with Investigator Brandan Lovell with the Nacogdoches Sheriff’s Department

With the month of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Stuart has a conversation with Sgt. Brandan Lovell with the Nacogdoches Sheriff's Department on his duties as an investigator of sexual assaults in the county.