{"podcast":{"title":"Ask Ms. Robyn","slug":"ask-ms-robyn-7793824","podcast_index_feed_id":7793824,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/ask-ms-robyn","website_url":"https://www.askmsrobyn.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vfcVAXuPuy6ZLue73oP9gDMYqdr2GlCUMssArEPrZ88/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMjQy/ZDJmY2Q3ZDE3ZDhm/YjMxNjg3YzliY2I2/YWY0YS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Robyn S. Hadley","episode_count":4,"summary":"Ask Ms. Robyn is the essential guide for parents navigating the transition of their children from high school to college and career. Host Robyn Hadley interviews experts and families, offering practical advice on everything from securing financial aid and understanding the importance of GPA and transcripts to building a strong support team. Each episode helps you explore all viable post-secondary pathways—whether it's a four-year university, community college, or a trade apprenticeship—ensuring your student is prepared for a successful and economically secure future. Presented by Robyn Hadley Learn more at www.askmsrobyn.com","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T10:20:51.531530+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-ms-robyn-7793824"},"episode":{"title":"The Student Blueprint: Mentorship and Soft Skills Beyond Classrooms","slug":"the-student-blueprint-mentorship-and-soft-skills-beyond-classrooms","published_at":"2026-09-22T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-ms-robyn-7793824/the-student-blueprint-mentorship-and-soft-skills-beyond-classrooms","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-ms-robyn-7793824","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2c9d0c0","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/c2c9d0c0/c17f9f0a.mp3","summary":"This episode features Henry Foust, a retired educator with over three decades of experience in student leadership and Spanish instruction. Foust, a decorated Board member of the National Association for Student Activities, explains how co-curricular activities function as vital tools for teaching students responsibility, organization, and critical thinking beyond the traditional classroom setting. He encourages parents to stay actively engaged with school staff and highlights the importance of students pursuing genuine interests rather than simply trying to build a resume. The discussion also offers practical advice on how students should seek letters of recommendation by maintaining meaningful relationships and providing mentors with updated information. Ultimately, Foust emphasizes that the mentorship and soft skills acquired through student involvement prepare young people for success in any future career or civic role.","meta_description":"This episode features Henry Foust, a retired educator with over three decades of experience in student leadership and Spanish instruction. Foust, a decora…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1678,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ask-ms-robyn-7793824/episodes/the-student-blueprint-mentorship-and-soft-skills-beyond-classrooms/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-ms-robyn-7793824/the-student-blueprint-mentorship-and-soft-skills-beyond-classrooms.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}