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  • 4. Why School Choice is Important with Board Chair Jordan Clements

    4. Why School Choice is Important with Board Chair Jordan Clements
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode of the Children First Podcast, host Ronnie Daniel speaks with Jordan Clements, chairman of the board for Children First Education Fund. They discuss Jordan's journey into education advocacy, the founding of the Children First Education Fund, the impact of tax credit donations, and the importance of educational choice for families with special needs children. The conversation highlights the growth of the organization and its vision for the future, emphasizing the need for customized education solutions for every child.
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    30 min
  • 3. A Military Dad Finds Long Term Answers with Jonathan Smith

    3. A Military Dad Finds Long Term Answers with Jonathan Smith
    Dec 22 2025
    What do you do when you realize your child is extremely intelligent but needs the proper guidance to unlock that intelligence? Would you have enough resources to invest in order to help them achieve all that they are capable of? Jonathan Smith sits down with Ronnie to go over his family's situation with their autistic son and how a life of early travel in the military has given way to finding a great solution long term for their family via Children's First Education Fund.
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    18 min
  • 2. Looking From the Top Down With Dr. Galey Colosimo

    2. Looking From the Top Down With Dr. Galey Colosimo
    Dec 22 2025
    In this episode of the Children First Education Fund podcast, host Ronnie Daniel speaks with Galey Colosimo, principal of Juan Diego High School, about the importance of education choice, the impact of scholarships on students with disabilities, and the role of tax credit giving in supporting educational opportunities. Galey shares insights on how school choice has transformed Juan Diego, increased diversity, and improved special education programs. He also discusses the need for advocacy in private education funding and addresses common opposition to education choice, emphasizing the benefits for all families.
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    25 min
  • 1. Navigating Special Education: Insights from a Father's Journey

    1. Navigating Special Education: Insights from a Father's Journey
    Dec 16 2025
    Welcome to the Children First podcast! In this episode host Ronnie Daniel speaks with Matt Field, a father and business leader, about his personal journey navigating special education for his son with autism. They discuss the importance of education choice, community engagement, and the impact of corporate responsibility in supporting families with special needs. Matt shares insights on the challenges and joys of raising a child with learning disabilities and encourages other business leaders to invest in educational initiatives that make a difference in the lives of children.
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    33 min