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The Road Less Traveled with Amy Aldana

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 49:26


Amy Aldana (Higher Education, c/o 2018) expounds upon her experiences with homelessness, the need for DEI work in areas that rarely include it and why living in a dorm as an adult ain't always as bad as it sounds. Produced & Engineered by AJ DUNK- @AJDUNK & www.AJDUNK.com AJ DUNK (spelled *all caps*) is an energetic extrovert, a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, actor, host and podcast creator/producer. He has hosted many shows from RAW artists to Wilhelmina, been a member of The Academy at UCB NY(Upright Citizens Brigade), a student at Stella Adler, Story Pirate, and creator/producer of “I Can’t Make This Up” podcast. As his motto goes, “Laughter is always in style.”

The Amazonian with Libby Gronquist Sukman

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 49:58


Libby Gronquist Sukman (Policy & Management, c/o 2018) discusses how curriculum can stifle the true mission of public education, why Amazon's relocations may be more trouble than they are worth and calls for the eradication of Groundhog Day Produced & Engineered by AJ DUNK- @AJDUNK & www.AJDUNK.com AJ DUNK (spelled *all caps*) is an energetic extrovert, a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, actor, host and podcast creator/producer. He has hosted many shows from RAW artists to Wilhelmina, been a member of The Academy at UCB NY(Upright Citizens Brigade), a student at Stella Adler, Story Pirate, and creator/producer of “I Can’t Make This Up” podcast. As his motto goes, “Laughter is always in style.”

Nerd Gang with Edy Julio

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 57:09


Edy Julio (Arts in Education, c/o 2018) the 2018 Student Commencement Speaker at the Harvard Graduate School of Education expounds upon the danger of respectability politics, the value literature can bring to the marginalized and how incarcerated youth are some of the most innovative people you'll ever know. Produced & Engineered by AJ DUNK- @AJDUNK & www.AJDUNK.com AJ DUNK (spelled *all caps*) is an energetic extrovert, a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, actor, host and podcast creator/producer. He has hosted many shows from RAW artists to Wilhelmina, been a member of The Academy at UCB NY(Upright Citizens Brigade), a student at Stella Adler, Story Pirate, and creator/producer of “I Can’t Make This Up” podcast. As his motto goes, “Laughter is always in style.”

A Different World with Joelle Balthazar

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 42:43


Joelle Balthazar(Higher Education, c/o 2018) discusses the value of support in higher education, how her time at a woman's college shaped her and how sometimes you got to uplift the culture...even when you don't want to. Produced & Engineered by AJ DUNK @AJDUNK and www.AJDUNK.com. AJ DUNK (spelled *all caps*) is an energetic extrovert, a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, actor, host and podcast creator/producer. He has hosted many shows from RAW artists to Wilhelmina, been a member of The Academy at UCB NY(Upright Citizens Brigade), a student at Stella Adler, Story Pirate, and creator/producer of “I Can’t Make This Up” podcast. As his motto goes, “Laughter is always in style.”

So You Think You Can Dance? with Stephanie Straus

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 46:37


Stephanie Straus(Education Policy & Management, c/o 2018) talks about finding her path through research, how choreography is another form of teaching and the cutthroat world of children's book publishing. Produced & Engineered by AJ DUNK Feel free to follow him on all social media platforms @AJDUNK and at www.AJDUNK.com. AJ DUNK (spelled *all caps*) is an energetic extrovert, a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, actor, host and podcast creator/producer. He has hosted many shows from RAW artists to Wilhelmina, been a member of The Academy at UCB NY(Upright Citizens Brigade), a student at Stella Adler, Story Pirate, and creator/producer of “I Can’t Make This Up” podcast. As his motto goes, “Laugher is always in style.”

For Colored Girls with Rahje Branch (Season 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 62:35


Rahje Branch(Education Policy & Management, c/o 2018) showcases her work with uplifting Black women, challenges the role of men in society and tells us about that one time Barack Obama roasted Michelle to her. Produced & Engineered by AJ DUNK AJ DUNK (spelled *all caps*) is an energetic extrovert, a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, actor, host and podcast creator/producer. He has hosted many shows from RAW artists to Wilhelmina, been a member of The Academy at UCB NY(Upright Citizens Brigade), a student at Stella Adler, Story Pirate, and creator/producer of “I Can’t Make This Up” podcast. Feel free to follow him on all social media platforms @AJDUNK and at www.AJDUNK.com. As his motto goes, “Laugher is always in style.”

From Tragedy to Triumph with Sandra Balbuena (Season 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 51:56


Sandra Balbuena(Prevention Science & Practice, c/o 2018) talks about a tragic experience in her life that frames the way we should discuss violence in our communities as adults or as educators. Sandra also discusses what motivates her daily and the power of positivity. Produced & Engineered by AJ DUNK AJ DUNK (spelled *all caps*) is an energetic extrovert, a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, actor, host and podcast creator/producer. He has hosted many shows from RAW artists to Wilhelmina, been a member of The Academy at UCB NY(Upright Citizens Brigade), a student at Stella Adler, Story Pirate, and creator/producer of “I Can’t Make This Up” podcast. Feel free to follow him on all social media platforms @AJDUNK and at www.AJDUNK.com. As his motto goes, “Laugher is always in style.”

Civil Shepard with Rob Watson (Season 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 55:57


Rob Watson(International Education Policy, c/o 2018) expounds upon his various experiences working with poverty on an international level, his challenges in undergrad at Harvard as a low-income student and why civic education may be the key to solving most of our problems in schools. Produced & Engineered by AJ DUNK AJ DUNK (spelled *all caps*) is an energetic extrovert, a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, actor, host and podcast creator/producer. He has hosted many shows from RAW artists to Wilhelmina, been a member of The Academy at UCB NY(Upright Citizens Brigade), a student at Stella Adler, Story Pirate, and creator/producer of “I Can’t Make This Up” podcast. Feel free to follow him on all social media platforms @AJDUNK and at www.AJDUNK.com. As his motto goes, “Laugher is always in style.”

Where In The World Is...Priyanka Deo (Season 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 47:17


Priyanka Deo(SSP, c/o 2018) reflects on her experiences in various fields around the world that eventually led her to the Harvard Graduate School of education. She discusses a short-lived Tennis career, her affinity towards broadcasting & media and does NOT discuss what she can NOT discuss during her time working in intelligence. Produced & Engineered by AJ DUNK AJ DUNK (spelled *all caps*) is an energetic extrovert, a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, actor, host and podcast creator/producer. He has hosted many shows from RAW artists to Wilhelmina, been a member of The Academy at UCB NY(Upright Citizens Brigade), a student at Stella Adler, Story Pirate, and creator/producer of “I Can’t Make This Up” podcast. Feel free to follow him on all social media platforms @AJDUNK and at www.AJDUNK.com. As his motto goes, “Laugher is always in style.”

Sprinting Toward Bethlehem with Courtney Berger (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 34:46


Courtney Berger (Education Policy & Management, c/o 2018) discusses her transition from New Jersey to Texas as an educator, her time working in politics and how her ethnicity & religion shape her worldview. Produced & Engineered by Josh Onyango

In the Zone with Hannah Passifume (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018 51:13


Hannah Passifume (Education Policy & Management, c/o 2018) discusses how her basketball career in college had shaped her, mental health concerns with college athletes and what to do about the ole' NCAA. Produced & Engineered by Josh Onyango

Getting an Edge Up with Andrew Greenia (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2018 52:43


Andrew Greenia (Human Development & Psychology c/o 2018) dives into trying to organize communities of color as a white man, his passion for activism in education and why cutting hair is the ultimate social experiment. Produced & Engineered by Josh Onyango.

Driving Ms. Pello with Rita Pello (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 58:00


Rita Pello (Education Policy & Management, c/o 2018)discuss the burdens of capitalism on the goals of education, politics of teacher unions and how a film like The Great Dictator was both during AND before its time. Produced and Engineered by Josh Onyango

#EducatedLatina with Sabrina Alicea (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 54:36


Sabrina Alicea (Language & Literacy, c/o 2018)investigates her culture as a "Chicago Puerto Rican", discusses her motives in her small business and answers whether or not she knows where the wild things are. Produced and Engineered by Josh Onyango

On the Shoulders of Giants: with Soraya Ramos (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 53:25


Soraya Ramos (Education Policy & Management, c/o 2018) discusses how much her family and background mean to who she is, dives into current intersections of race & politics and advocates for leisure time. Produced and Engineered by Josh Onyango

Respect Your Roots: with Ashley Jeffrey (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 48:06


Ashley Jeffrey (Education Policy & Management c/o 2018) discusses how her work before school led her here, how her upbringing inspires her and how a new status can lead to some interesting questions Produced & Engineered by Josh Onyango

Behind Enemy Lines: with Tim Abram (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 44:45


Tim Abram (Education Policy & Management c/o 2018) discusses the intersection of policy and education, offers suggestions for progressives in their interactions with those they disagree with and zeros in on the next LeBron James

Cake Wars: with Sarah Mehrotra (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 52:30


Sarah Mehrotra (Education Policy & Management, c/o 2018) discusses her unique path overseas to Harvard, the importance of self-care and how everyone should have access to cake. Produced & Engineered by Josh Onyango

Chicago Fire: with Calvin Epps (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 61:53


Calvin Epps (Education Policy & Management, c/o 2018) discusses his experiences as an educator overseas, his love of traveling and the strong dedication he has to helping his hometown in the south-side of Chicago. Produced & Engineered by Josh Onyango

Mr. Hankins Opus: A Conversation with Education's Future- Intro

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 7:12


Intro. Stories and interviews with young future leaders in education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Why does education matter to them? What are their passions and future projects? How did they get here? And everything else under the sun... Produced & Engineered by Josh Onyango

Crisis in Infinite Classrooms: with Jabari Sellars (Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 57:29


Jabari Sellars (Language & Literacy, c/o 2018) discusses increasing literacy through comic books and the rising debates over diversity in this country comicsandthecanon.wordpress.com Produced & Engineered by Josh Onyango Music by www.bensounds.com

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