Mr. Hankins Opus Podcast

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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