“Educate Everyone” is a thought-provoking podcast exploring the state of education today—what works, what doesn’t and how it shapes our world. Join us as we host inspiring guests sharing their personal journeys and insights into how the current system has influenced their views on learning. Together, we’ll dive into bold ideas and actionable solutions to elevate education to the next level.
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Talking with Dee Hankins - Nationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker - Part 2
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34:23Our interview with Dee Hankins continues in this episode of Educate Everyone. Dee is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker renowned for his compelling message: "Resilience is Everything." Having spent 18 years in foster care and faced numerous personal challenges, including his daughter's battle with brain cancer, Dee draws from his life exp…
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Talking with Dee Hankins - Nationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker - Part 1
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34:52In this episode of Educate Everyone, we talk with Dee Hankins, a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker renowned for his compelling message: "Resilience is Everything." Having spent 18 years in foster care and faced numerous personal challenges, including his daughter's battle with brain cancer, Dee draws from his life experiences to empower ot…
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Talking with Joshua Faden of Community of Teachers - Part 2
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36:58On this episode of Educate Everyone, we continue our conversation with Joshua Faden, the founder of Community of Teachers, an education consultancy focused on building student confidence through strong relationships and personalized support. He is also a former teacher and youth worker and the author of The Confidence Project, which outlines his mo…
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Talking with Joshua Faden of Community of Teachers - Part 1
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27:07On this episode of Education Everyone, Dr Joseph Atman talks with Joshua Faden, the founder of Community of Teachers, an education consultancy focused on building student confidence through strong relationships and personalized support. Josh is a former teacher and youth worker and he is also the author of The Confidence Project, which outlines his…
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Talking with Marybeth Gasman, Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University - Part 2
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21:56In this episode of Educate Everyone, we continue our conversation with Marybeth Gasman, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and a Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. She's a leading scholar on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and equity in higher education. She and Dr Joseph Atman talk about whether p…
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Talking with Marybeth Gasman, Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University - Part 1
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26:41Our guest this week on Educate Everyone is Marybeth Gasman. She's the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and a Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. She also serves as Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Education and Executive Director of both the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity & Jus…
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Talking with Jason Tavarez, Director of Institutional Resilience at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA - Part 2
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24:23In this episode of Educate Everyone, it's Part 2 of our conversation with Jason Tavarez. He's the Director of Institutional Resilience at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, where he oversees risk management and emergency preparedness. He also serves as Secretary of the Board for Middle Tree, supporting educational equity and access through comm…
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Talking with Jason Tavarez, Director of Institutional Resilience at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA - Part 1
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30:40In this episode of Educate Everyone, we talk with Jason Tavarez. He's the Director of Institutional Resilience at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, where he oversees risk management and emergency preparedness. He also serves as Secretary of the Board for Middle Tree, supporting educational equity and access through community-focused programs. …
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Talking with Deanna Alsdorf with the Foothill Family Shelter - Part 2
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21:20On this episode of Educate Everyone, we continue our discussion Deanna Alsdorf, the Community Development Coordinator at Foothill Family Shelter in Upland, CA. In this role, she manages all social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Constant Contact. She is also responsible for networking, content creation, marketi…
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Talking with Deanna Alsdorf with the Foothill Family Shelter - Part 1
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24:36On this episode of Educate Everyone, Dr. Joseph Atman's guest is Deanna Alsdorf, the Community Development Coordinator at Foothill Family Shelter in Upland, CA. In this role, she manages all social media and communication platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Constant Contact. She is also responsible for networking, content creation, market…
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Talking with Mike Morales, Middle Tree's Enrollment Services Manager
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26:40In this episode of Educate Everyone, Dr. Atman talks with Mike Morales, the Enrollment Services Manager at Middle Tree Claremont. At Middle Tree, Mike leads efforts to drive enrollment growth and strengthen community relationships. He brings with him a decade of experience in higher education and talks with Dr Atman about some of the reasons that t…
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Talking with Dr. Sherylle Tan, Director of Internship and Research at the Kravis Leadership Institute
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35:07Dr. Sherylle J. Tan is a developmental psychologist, leadership educator, and coach with over 20 years of experience in higher education, research, and nonprofit consulting. She serves as Director of Internships and Research at the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College, where her work focuses on leadership education, women's lead…
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Talking with Marine Avagyan - Leadership and Education Coach - Part 2
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26:06In the second part of our conversation with Dr. Marine Avagyan, she reveals the importance of learning how to have the "hard conversations" and how to early on set up a system where those conversations can take place without taking on an adversarial tone. She and Dr. Atman look at ways a new leader can and should have the confidence to be ready to …
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Talking with Marine Avagyan - Leadership and Education Coach - Part 1
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29:40Today's dynamic workplaces demand visionary leaders and on this episode of Educate Everyone, our guest is Dr. Marine Avagyan, a Leadership and Education Coach. She and Dr. Joseph Atman look at what it is to lead a education-focused organization - everything from mastering effective communication to creating diverse and inclusive environments. Her y…
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Talking with Monique Zubiate - Middle Tree Program Assistant - Part 2
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24:02Here is Part 2 of our conversation with Monique Zubiate, a Program Assistant at Middle Tree who works with students at Barfield Elementary School in Pomona. In this episode, she and Dr. Joseph Atman talk about the challenges and benefits of home schooling. Monique did it before the pandemic forced many parents to take on the role and was instrument…
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Talking with Monique Zubiate - Middle Tree Program Assistant - Part 1
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29:19On this episode of Educate Everyone, Dr. Atman's guest is Monique Zubiate, a Program Assistant at Middle Tree who works with students at Barfield Elementary School in Pomona. Monique talks about several of the afterschool programs she oversees and explains how she's been able to combine learning with fun in this daily experience with her students. …
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Talking with Ricklyn Woods - Human Resources Consultant
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36:54Getting a college degree is a major life achievement but what happens after you graduate? Do you jump into the job market? Do you stay in school and get a Masters? Those are just some of the questions that Dr. Joseph Atman asks Human Relations Expert Ricklynn Woods in this episode of Educate Everyone. Ricklynn talks about how to decide if a four-ye…
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Talking with Stephanie Gala - Director of the Academic Success Center at Azusa Pacific University
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45:24In this episode, Dr. Joseph Atman talks with Stephanie Gala, the Director of the Academic Success Center at Azusa Pacifc University in Southern California. In a far-ranging conversation, Stephanie talks about her college journey as the first person in her family to go to college and the challenges she faced. She talks about the importance of findin…
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Talking with Jackie Duarte - An Original Middle Tree Student
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38:59In this episode of Educate Everyone, our guest is Jackie Duarte, one of the first students at Middle Tree. Jackie and her sister were part of the inagural summer class helmed by Dr. Joseph Atman. Jackie and Dr. Atman look back at the beginnings of the program and discuss how the education that Jackie got that summer and later as a high school stude…
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Talking with Dr. LaVona Thomas, Middle Tree Director of Education
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36:10Technology is playing a big role in today's education but what should that involvement look like and how should it be taught. In this Episode of Educate Everyone, our guest is Middle Tree Education Director, LaVona Thomas. In a lively discussion with Dr. Joseph Atman, she talks about how schools have stepped back from teaching many of the subjects …
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What IS education? And why is education important? IS it important? And, if so, why? After all, the real purpose of getting educated about anything? Join Dr. Joseph Atman - the founder of one of the world’s leading and most revolutionary educational centers, Middle Tree - for Educate Everyone. It's a podcast for educators and parents alike where we…
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