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EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceBryce Thompson—Black Male Teachers in Education Inspiring Love and CommunityOur Guest, Bryce Jhourdyn Thompson, is an educator, mentor, and emerging school leader committed to creating equitable, student-centered learning environments. He began my journey in education as a Future Teachers of Excellence Fellow (Cohort ’21), where he developed a strong foundation in culturally responsive teaching and a deep commitment to uplifting the communities he serves. In 2025, he had the honor of speaking at the Black Men in Education Convening (BMEC), an experience that further shaped his perspective on representation, leadership, and the power of authentic storytelling within the profession. Bryce recounts, “Sharing my voice at BMEC stren...
2026-01-3143 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceMarlene Megos—Supporting Data-Driven Quality for Clinically-Rich Educator Preparation with Equate EducationOur Guest, Marlene Megos, is the founder and CEO of Equate Education, a data-driven platform supporting educator preparation programs with a focus on residency and apprenticeships. With over 30 years of experience from classroom to state level educational leadership, she developed and led one of Connecticut’s first residency and registered teacher apprenticeship programs, raising over $4.2 million dollars and serving over 120 new educators. Marlene’s work focuses on solving the educator shortage by streamlining candidate tracking, mentorship, and certification processes through innovative data tools. She also provides fractional leadership and strategic support to schools and nonp...
2026-01-2447 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceAnna Young—Literacy Development Through Community-Based Education at Sunnyside Literacy LabOur Guest, Anna Young, founder of Sunnyside Literacy Lab, started her career with Teach for America and has worked in education as a humanities teacher, special educator, and academic interventionist. She currently supervises graduate students at CUNY Hunter College. She earned a B.A. in Political Science from McGill University and an M.S. in Adolescent Special Education from CUNY Hunter College. She is certified in the Orton-Gillingham method, a structured literacy approach to reading instruction. In 2024, she founded Sunnyside Literacy Lab. The mission of Sunnyside Literacy Lab is to provide acc...
2026-01-1441 min
Michael Easley SermonsGenesis: The Beginning of God's Redemptive StorySummary
In this sermon, Dr. Michael Easley opens the book of Genesis and reminds us why beginnings matter. Genesis is not merely an ancient record of origins—it is the foundation of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. From the very first verse, Scripture makes clear that God is the central character, actively creating, commanding, and revealing Himself to mankind.
Dr. Easley explains how Genesis is carefully structured through repeated sections called toledotes—“accounts” or “generations”—which form the literary framework of the book and move the story forward. These accounts trace both humanity’s repeated failure a...
2026-01-1239 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Christopher Bonn—The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of AI Use in SchoolsOur Guest, Dr. Christopher Bonn, is President and CEO of BonFire Leadership Solutions. He is a celebrated educator, leadership coach, author, college professor, and musician. With over 35 years of experience, he has led institutional turnarounds, inspired educators worldwide, and createdculturally resonant music that spans languages and borders. As a Tribal Adjudication Certified Professional, Dr. Bonn is a trusted advisor to Navajo Nation, White Mountain Apache, San Carlos Apache, Pascua Yaqui, Lipan Apache, and Tohono O’odham school systems. He guides these and other rural districts—such as those in Rio Rancho, New Mexico—through Continuous School...
2026-01-0449 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Thanks, Santa, for helping us at EDUP Xcelerated Excellence, spread cheer and joy.
2025-12-2300 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceMichelle Maslowski—Leading Philanthropy for Non-Profits and a Culture of Excellence at CarterOur Guest, Michelle Maslowski, MBA, CFRE, is Managing Director, Carter. With over 15 years of experience as a senior development leader in the nonprofit sector, Michelle, has a proven track record of developing and executing high-impactfundraising strategies that result in transformational gifts and long-term donor engagement. As Managing Director at Carter, Michelle specializes in building and enhancing fundraising programs that drive sustainable growth and long-term success for nonprofits. She brings deep expertise in major gifts, planned and annual giving, and in building successful grateful patient and alumni programs—helping organizations cultivate, solicit, and steward high-impact donors to...
2025-12-2237 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceKalebe E. Easley—Maximizing Sports Performance through Support and MindsetOur Guest, Kalebe Easley, is a youth sports performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Prime Evolution Fitness & Sports Performance, one of the fastest-rising athletic development programs in Southern California. Based in Orange County, Kalebe specializes in speed, agility, strength, and sport-specific performance for athletes across football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and more. A former collegiate athlete with over 24 years of combined athletic and coaching experience, Kalebe holds advanced certifications in personal training, corrective exercise, flexibility, and balance training through NASM. His coaching philosophy centers on the belief that athleticism is a skill, and with the right c...
2025-12-1347 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceEric R. Almonte, JD, —Leading Giving at Princeton for Educational Accessibility and AffordabilityOur Guest, Eric R. Almonte, serves as Assistant Vice President for Capital Giving at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. In this role, he supervises an extremely dedicated and professional staff, including three frontline fundraising teams and the support staff for Leadership Gifts, International Development, and the Office of Gift Planning. The Capital Giving team focuses on fundraising to increase access and affordability opportunities, endowed professorships, and research funding to support innovation. Prior to this role, he was the Associate Vice President of Major Gifts at Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA, where he managed a talented gro...
2025-11-2557 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Paul Campbell—Research, Policy, and Practice of Leadership and the Wellbeing for Teachers in Hong Kong and BeyondOur Guest, Dr. Paul Campbell, is Assistant Professor of Educational Administration and Leadership at The University of Hong Kong, where he also serves as an elected member of the university Senate, a Management Committee member of the Education Policy Unit, and Advisory Board Member for the In-Service Teacher Education Programme (INSTEP). His research investigates the evolving nature of educational leadership and policy in contexts of change and uncertainty, with a particular focus on how diverse approaches to knowledge production and evidence use shape educational reform. Adopting a systems perspective, his work explores the complex interplay between leadership development, policy...
2025-11-1553 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Gracie Branch—NAESP, Nurturing Belonging for the Success of Students and their School CommunitiesOur Guest, Dr. Gracie Branch, serves as the Associate Executive Director for Professional Learning at the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and formerly served as the Executive Director for Elementary Principals at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA). In her current position, Dr. Branch sustains and grows leadership opportunities by providing quality professional learning for administrators that encompasses national educational standards and initiatives. In 2011, she earned her PhDfrom the University of Oklahoma (OU) in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision where she was named a David L. Clark Scholar by the American Edu...
2025-11-0557 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Sundeep R. Muppidi—21st Century Media Instruction, Critical Thinking, Polarization, and Social Responsibility (Part 2 of 2)Our Guest, Dr. Sundeep R. Muppidi, is a transformative higher education leader and Professor of Digital Media and Journalism at the University of Hartford.He has substantive experience driving institutional excellence through strategic innovation, adaptable program review systems, multi-year assessment models and student-centeredinitiatives. A distinguished scholar with a doctorate from Bowling Green State University, Dr. Muppidi brings nearly three decades of global expertise. His research focuses on international communication, complexity, and communication for social change and empowerment. His scholarly contributions include four co-authored/edited books, over 50 book chapters and refereed journal articles, numerous media product...
2025-10-1825 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Sundeep R. Muppidi—21st Century Media Instruction, Critical Thinking, Polarization, and Social Responsibility (Part 1 of 2)Our Guest, Dr. Sundeep R. Muppidi, is a transformativehigher education leader and Professor of Digital Media and Journalism at the University of Hartford.He has substantive experience driving institutional excellence through strategic innovation, adaptable program review systems, multi-year assessment models and student-centered initiatives. A distinguished scholar with a doctorate from Bowling Green State University, Dr. Muppidi brings nearly three decades of global expertise. His research focuses on international communication, complexity, and communication for social change and empowerment. His scholarly contributions include four co-authored/edited books, over 50 book chapters and refereed journal articles,numerous m...
2025-10-1242 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceKwame Sarfo-Mensah—Identity and Learning to Relearn for Affirming Classrooms (Part 2 of 2)Our guest, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, is the founder of Identity TalkConsulting, LLC, a global educational consulting firm that specializes in developing K-12 teachers into identity-affirming educators. Rooted in the core values of equity, empowerment, and authenticity, Identity Talk Consulting, LLC provides a range of professional learning experiences, including keynote speaking, virtual and in-person trainings, leadershipconsulting, and e-courses, to help educators sharpen their cultural responsiveness and anti-bias, anti-racist (ABAR) practices. The firm is licensed as a DESE-approved professional development provider and officially recognized as a Minority Owned Enterprise within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Prior to launching Identity T...
2025-10-0436 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceKwame Sarfo-Mensah—Identity and Learning to Relearn for Affirming Classrooms (Part 1 of 2)Our guest, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, is the founder of Identity Talk Consulting, LLC, a global educational consulting firm that specializes in developing K-12 teachers into identity-affirming educators. Rooted in the core values of equity, empowerment, and authenticity, Identity Talk Consulting, LLC provides a range of professional learning experiences, including keynote speaking, virtual and in-person trainings, leadership consulting, and e-courses, to help educators sharpen their cultural responsiveness and anti-bias, anti-racist (ABAR) practices. The firm is licensed as a DESE-approved professional development provider and officially recognized as a Minority Owned Enterprise within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Prior to l...
2025-09-2843 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Jamal Watson—Exploring the Role of Journalism in Education and Reporting on the Student Debt Crisis (Part 2 of 2)Our guest, Dr. Jamal Watson, is anaward-winning journalist. He has held numerous roles at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. He has been a senior staff writer, managing editor, executiveeditor and editor-at-large. He has written and edited for the publication since 2005. He is currently on the graduate school faculty at Trinity Washington University and has served as associate dean of the School of Business and Graduate Studies since 2022. He is a contributor to The Washington Monthly and a regular commentator on television networks. In 2025, Education Week listed him as one of the nation's top 200 university-based educators who influenced...
2025-09-1933 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Jamal Watson—Exploring the Role of Journalism in Education and Reporting on the Student Debt Crisis (Part 1 of 2)Our guest, Dr. Jamal Watson, is an award-winning journalist. He has held numerous roles at Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. He has been a senior staff writer, managing editor, executiveeditor and editor-at-large. He has written and edited for the publication since 2005. He is currently on the graduate school faculty at Trinity Washington University and has served as associate dean of the School of Business and Graduate Studies since 2022. He is a contributor to The Washington Monthly and a regular commentator on television networks. In 2025, Education Week listed him as one of the...
2025-09-1142 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceJerrica Thurman—Excellence through Inclusive CommunicationsOur guest, Jerrica Thurman, is the visionary founder behind Elation Communications, a trailblazing firm helping mission-driven organizations amplify their voice, elevate their brand, and accelerate impact. With more than two decades of leadership at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and social change, Jerrica is redefining what it means to lead with purpose in today’s fast-moving world. As President & CEO of Elation Communications, Jerrica is not just building a company—she’s building a movement. She leads with bold vision and creative edge, bringing fresh energy to brand strategy, organizational growth, and inclusive communications. Under her lea...
2025-08-1936 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Nicholas D. Hartlep —Examining Student Loan Debt as a Wicked ProblemOur guest, Nicholas D. Hartlep, Ph.D., holds the Robert Charles Billings Endowed Chair in Education at Berea College wherehe has Chaired the Education Studies Department since 2019. He is currently enjoying a research sabbatical year (2025–2026). A scholar of educational foundations and critical pedagogy, Dr. Hartlep’s research critically interrogates the modelminority stereotype, urban teacher education, racial battle fatigue in higher education, the political economy of student debt, and the role of neoliberalism in shaping P–20 educational policy and practice. His scholarship is both prolific and widely recognized: he is the author or editor of 26 books, several...
2025-08-0844 min
Ask Dr. EDoes Israel Still Matter to God Today?Q: In lots of your sermons and interviews I hear you say that it is God’s will for us (as Christians) to go to Israel. Why is that? Also, could you explain replacement theology and what you believe instead? Does God still have a plan for His people through end times?
Might be too many questions but with how much the world has been against Israel and Jews in general. I have struggled through these things lately in God’s word to try and push back the world's beliefs. Thank you for all you do!
2025-08-0709 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Jacqueline Rodriguez —Leading NCLD in Educational Equity for Students with Learning DisabilitiesOur guest, Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, serves as the Chief Executive Officer at the National Center for Learning Disabilities, where she leads a team at the forefrontof the learning disabilities rights movement. Her unwavering passion for promoting learning accessibility and equitable assessments drives the center’s efforts in developing impactful strategies, forging partnerships, making policy recommendations, and conducting research to improve the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and attention disorders. As an esteemed educator and professor, Jackie has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels,and served as a special education faculty member at the School of Ed...
2025-08-0346 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceXiomara Giordano —Leaving no Community Member Behind at SUNY Empire State University through DEIOur guest, Xiomara J. Giordano, is Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at SUNY Empire. Xiamara holds a Master of Science in Educational Policy and Leadership with a focus on Higher Education from the State University of New York at Albany and received her BA in Spanish and Portuguese Literature from Smith College. Previously, Xiomara worked at Bennington College, where she made significant contributions to the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In her role as Director of the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and as the C...
2025-07-2439 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceAntrina Leeth—Supporting Schools through the International Baccalaureate ProcessOur guest, Antrina Leeth, is an educator with over 18 years of experience. She currently serves as Senior Outreach and Development Manager for the International BaccalaureateOrganization (IBO). Her initial introduction to IB began as a Primary Years Programme (PYP) teacher, before moving into the role of IB Coordinator for 5 years. Prior to joining the International Baccalaureate Organization, Antrinaalso held the role of IB District Manager for all IB Programmes within District of Columbia (DC) Public Schools, supporting the instructional and logistical implementation and sustainability of each IB Programme. Antrina is also a proud parent of 3 IB students and avidly supports...
2025-07-1847 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Felecia S. Russell (Author)—Amplifying Black Undocumented Student Voices in Higher EducationDr. Felecia S. Russell, author of Amplifying Black Undocumented Student Voices in Higher Education. Listen to her EDUP Xcelerated Excellence podcast episode: Drs. Miriam Feldblum and Felecia Russell—Advocating for Immigrant Equity in Higher Education!Sponsor: The 2.0 Conferences. Register for the 20262.0 Conferences in Las Vegas, Nevada and receive a discount courtesy of EDUP Xcelerated Excellence with the code EDUPXE15OFF. Your choice of the 2.0 Conferences include: CXO 2.0 Education 2.0 Health 2.0 Founders 2.0, and the Fueld Conference.
2025-07-1100 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceKaplan Mobray—Personal Branding as Educational ExcellenceOur guest, Kaplan Mobray, is globally acclaimed as one of the world’s most dynamic and inspirational business speakers and award-winning author of “The 10Ks of Personal Branding”. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, he has been featured across global media outlets including CNN, Biz Asia, FOX Business, Businessweek, The Wall Street Journal, and shares his message to NFL players and fans annually at the Super Bowl. Kaplan has delivered keynote presentations and leadership development workshops on 5 continents helping individuals globally to build their brand, grow their business,become better leaders, increase sales, and advance their...
2025-07-0839 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceMario Jovan Shaw—Coaching Education Professionals as LeadershipOur guest, Mario Jovan, is a world-renowned Leadership Coach and Founder of Messy Roots, LLC. He has developed a specialized coaching curriculum focused on Diversity, Equity,Inclusion & Belonging (DEI) to empower leaders of color. Drawing from his extensive leadership experience, which includes spearheading a multi-million-dollar non-profit, Mario used coaching techniques to foster team member retention. Witnessing firsthand the transformative impact of coaching,Mario is now dedicated to assisting coaches and organizations in harnessing these strategies to grow leaders. Together with his fellow coaches, he eagerly anticipates sharing these valuable insights with you in this immersive experience.
2025-06-2850 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Robert Kelty—Peace Education Through International BaccalaureateOur guest, Robert Kelty, is Head of Outreach, Government Relations, and Development for the International Baccalaureate (IB) North America. Robert embarked onhis career journey in Crownpoint, New Mexico, nestled within the Navajo Nation, when he joined Teach For America in 2001. The IB, renowned globally as an esteemed education foundation, operates across more than 6,000 schools worldwide and 2,000 schools within the United States. Robert earned his doctorate from Northern Arizona University (NAU) and received an honorary doctorate from NAU in 2008. Your Host: Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP Sponsor: The 2.0 Conferences...
2025-06-2043 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy—Leading the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)Our guest, Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, Ph.D., currently serves as the president and CEO of AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education). She joined AACTE in January 2025, after serving as a distinguished professor and dean of the Schoolof Education at American University (AU) in Washington, D.C., for over eight years. During her tenure at AU, Holcomb-McCoy implemented various programs that heightened the visibility of the school within the University and on a national stage. Notably, under her leadershipthe SOE became a stand-alone school in 2019 and grew its enrollment from 200 to more than 1,500 students. In a...
2025-06-1151 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz—Teacher Development Through the Archeology of SelfOur guest, Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Ph.D. (she/her), is a Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. In May, 2024 Yolanda was recognized with the prestigious Dorothy Height Distinguished Alumni Award from New York University. She is co-editor of five books and is co-author of the multiple award-winning book Advancing Racial Literacies in Teacher Education: Activism for Equity in Digital Spaces (2021) where she examines her concept of Archeology of Self ™ in education. Her first full-length collection of poetry, Love from the Vortex & Other Poems, was published in March 2020. Her sophomore book of poetry, The Peace Chronicles, was published in...
2025-06-0641 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen—Author Spotlight—Radical CareXcelerate educational excellence and equity with Dr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen, author of Radical Care: Leading for Justice in Urban Schools.Sponsor: The 2.0 Conferences. Register for the 20262.0 Conferences in Las Vegas, Nevada and receive a discount courtesy of EDUP Xcelerated Excellence with the code EDUPXE15OFF. Your choice of the 2.0 Conferences include: CXO 2.0, Education 2.0, Health 2.0, Founders 2.0, and the Fueld Conference. Resource:Radical Care: Leading for Justice in Urban Schools (published by Teachers College Press)#EDUPXE #EducationalE&E #Educaitonalexcellence #Educationalequity #Radicalcare
2025-06-0100 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceRick Benbow—Access and Industry Aligned Education at Western Governors UniversityOur guest, Rick Benbow, is the Regional Vice President (West) at Western Governors University, the nation’s largest competency-based university. He leads efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality education for adult learners by advancing strategic partnerships and driving student success across the region. Rick earned his MBA degree at the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business and an MA in Emerging Communication Technology Policy; Strategy from the University of Southern California. He completed a BS in Business Management and International Business from Howard University in Washington D.C.
2025-05-2542 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceCurtis Valentine—Inspiring a Generation through Real Men TeachOur guest, Curtis Valentine, MPP, has dedicated over 20 years to the field of public education. Curtis is Founder of Real Men Teach, a community of educators striving to recruit and retain male educators of color. Curtis also serves as Co-Director of the Progressive Policy Institute's Reinventing America's Schools Project and as Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland. For over 10 years Curtis served as an At-Large Member of the Board of Education for Prince George’s County (MD) Public Schools. A graduate of Morehouse College and Harvard University, Curtis serves as V...
2025-05-1656 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceJoe Sallustio and Elvin Freytes—Driving Excellence in Higher Education through PodcastingOur guests, Dr. Joe Sallustio and Elvin Freytes are co-founders and hosts of The EdUP Experience podcast, America's leading platform for higher education insights, featuring interviews with prominent global leaders.Joe stands out as a leading expert and influential voice in the world of higher education. His unique blend of experience across operations, finance, and academics positions him as a rare breed of executive with leadership acumen in diverse functional areas. Across his impressive 20+ year career, Joe has ledteams in every critical aspect of university operation, from non-profit institutions to for-profit colleges. This comprehensive...
2025-05-0847 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceJoel Nomdarkham —Driving Social Impact through Marketing and MediaOur guest, Joel Nomdarkham, is a dynamic marketing strategist with a gift for transforming both personal brands and corporate identities into powerful, market-ready forces. With nearly a decade of experience, Joel has carved a unique niche at the intersection of personal branding, corporate marketing, and social impact—helping professionals and organizations alike unlock their full potential.Joel's journey began humbly as an intern, where his passion for storytelling and strategy quickly set him apart. Today, he is the founder of Amplify Studios, a social impact marketing agency that blends analytics, strategy, and creative direction to craft campaigns tha...
2025-04-2835 minAsk Dr. ECan You Explain The Parable of The Shrewd Manager in Luke 16?Q: Dear Dr. E,I have often wondered about the meaning of Jesus’ parable in Luke 16:1-8, the shrewd manager. Can you explain?SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. E and Hanna discuss the parable of the shrewd manager from Luke 16, exploring its context, the actions of the characters, and the lessons it imparts about shrewdness and stewardship. Dr. E emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural background of the parable and how it relates to other biblical stories, particularly in the context of Jesus' teachings on wealth and morality....
2025-04-2414 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceEDUP Xcelerated Excellence Turns ONE!Our podcast Turn ONE! In just one year, episodes havebeen heard around the globe and the EDUP Xcelerated Excellence community continues to grow. We are member of the nation’s largest podcast network dedicated to thefield of education, EDUP The Experience.At EDUP Xcelerated Excellence, educators, entrepreneurs,researchers, advocates, and policy makers are welcome to share their talents, resources, and insights on air. Our podcast addresses important issues spanning higher education, grades P-12, and community learning spaces. The diverseperspectives of our guests makes EDUP Xcelerated Excellence a gem. Let's keep the momentum going!...
2025-04-1101 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDevin Rankin—Supporting Male Teachers of Color through Marketing & Community EngagementOur Guest, Devin Rankin, is Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator for Profound Gentlemen and Founder of Rankin Legacy Ventures. Devin is a versatile community specialist with a strong background in education, non-profit management, and youth development. His Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Winston-Salem State University laid the foundation for a career dedicated to empowering communities and fostering positive change. Devin’s experience spans various roles, including teaching mathematics at Charlotte Lab School and serving as Director of Family Relations. His long-standing involvement with Freedom School Partners, progressing from Teen Boar...
2025-03-3045 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Fred Bonner II—Leading Scholarship and Engagement for Academic GiftednessOur guest, Dr. Fred A. Bonner, II, is Professor and Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership and Counseling and Founding Executive Director and Chief Scientist of the Minority Achievement, Creativity and High-Ability (MACH-III) Center at PrairieView A&M University. He is formerly the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University and an esteemed expert in the field of diversity ineducation.Prior to joining Rutgers, he was Professor of Higher Education Administration and Dean of Faculties at Texas A&M University-College Station. H...
2025-03-2648 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceJAKE Small—Generation Z Leadership, Advancing Education for Black MalesOur guest, JAKE Small, is a justice-driven researcher, education equity consultant, and public speaker. He believes that high-quality public education is always a worthwhile pursuit andis passionate about advancing high-quality education for all children. JAKE is a TEDx speaker and the author of FOR EVERY BLACK BOY, a poetry book amplifying his research on the mattering of Black boys as a tool for academic persistenc eand long term professional success.JAKE supports the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as a Strategic Initiatives Specialist to bolster equity-driven teaching practices...
2025-03-1844 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Aashna Khurana—Systems Change for Inclusive EducationOur guest, Aashna Khurana, is a PhD student at The Carolyn A. and Peter S. Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College. Aashna is a contributor to the 2025 ICSEI Dialogic. She shares her insights on “Systems Change Efforts for Inclusive Education: Lessons from Effective Districts (AUDIO).”This Inspirational Short was recorded during the 2025 International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement in Melbourne Australia. The 2025 ICSEI Dialogic centers the work of the Culture, Race, and Intersectionality (CRI) Network and is entitled “Culture, Race, and Intersectionality: Assets and Challenges for Leading Educational Effectiveness and Improvem...
2025-03-1107 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen—Radical Care for Leading Justice in Urban SchoolsOur guest, Dr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen, is an educator with over 20 years of experience working in NYC public schools and higher education settings. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Rivera-McCutchen’s research, teaching, and activism areinformed by her experiences and center on achieving racial equity through what she calls Radical Care. Her book, Radical Care: Leading for Justice in Urban Schools, was published by Teachers College Press in 2021. Her research has appeared in highly respected academic journals, and she is a highly sought-after speaker, facilitator, and professional developer across education sectors. Dr. Rivera-McCutchen began her career as a h...
2025-02-2145 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceBrent Miller—Designing Educational Spaces of Learning with HEDOur guest, Brent Miller, is a highly respected Senior Architect and Managing Principal at HED, one of the oldest and largest integrated architecture-engineering design firms in the United
States. His work focuses on developing Student Life projects that integrate innovative “learning spaces” within the campus environment, fostering connections between people and places.
Brent's notable projects in higher education, particularly at
institutions such as California State University, Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California, have garnered acclaim for their effectiveness in creating environments conducive to academic achievement. He believes that thoughtful design not only enri...
2025-02-0341 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Micia Mosely—The Black Teacher ProjectOur guests, Dr. Micia Mosely, Founder and Director of the Black Teacher Project, advances the mission of creating opportunities for Black teachers to see schools as places of liberated learning.
In developing leaders, she explains that leadership is not about a title nor more work. Leadership development is one condition that positively impact teacher effectiveness and retention.
Dr. Mosley professes the importance of community among Black educators and explains that mentorship is an invaluable resource. Yet, she clarifies that mentorship is about establishing sound relationships.
Rejuvenation is...
2025-01-2946 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceCheryl Delk-Le Good and Dr. Adil Bentahar—The World of English Language Learning and TeachingOur guests, Cheryl Delk-Le Good, Executive Director of EnglishUSA, and Dr. Adil Bentahar, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware (UD), explore the world of English language learning for international students.
They focus on English learning nationally and on university campuses. Cheryl shares her experiences in various leadership positions, highlighting the importance of the big picture in their field. She also emphasizes the value of external leadership and getting involved in events for a broader understanding of the profession. Adil shares information on the various programs offered at UD, including an Intensive English Program, Academic Transitions, Special...
2025-01-1958 min
What does it take to build a successful BPO company? How successful are you with your agents?Educating ESL Call Center agents with teacher Richard Blank. Ed Up Xcelerated Excellence podcast.A podcast for the advancement of educational effectiveness and equity for traditional and non-traditional educational experiences and contexts, higher education and beyond. The podcast seeks to engage educators, scholars, entrepreneurs, advocates, and policy makers at all levels.Our Guest is Richard Blank. He is a native of Philadelphia, PA and CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center.Richard shares the ingredients for supporting and preparing call center representatives for high-impact engagement with clients. He addresses the role of AI in call center productivity and the role of empathy as an effecti...
2025-01-1943 min
Podcast guest appearances. Richard Blank Costa Rica's Call CenterEd Up Xcelerated Excellence podcast. Educating ESL Call Center agents with teacher Richard BlankA podcast for the advancement of educational effectiveness and equity for traditional and non-traditional educational experiences and contexts, higher education and beyond. The podcast seeks to engage educators, scholars, entrepreneurs, advocates, and policy makers at all levels.Our Guest is Richard Blank. He is a native of Philadelphia, PA and CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center.Richard shares the ingredients for supporting and preparing call center representatives for high-impact engagement with clients. He addresses the role of AI in call center productivity and the role of empathy as an effective...
2025-01-1943 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceEvalyn Gleason—Tackling the Teacher Shortage in New York with TEACHNYOur guest, Evalyn Gleason, is senior program manager for TEACHNY. TEACHNYis a state-level subsidiary of TEACH.org. The organization has extended its annual impact goal by registering more than55,000 prospective teachers on its platform. Evalyn shares the how TEACHNY is collaborating with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and educator preparation programs (EPPs) across the state of New York to recruit teachers into the profession. She explains that TEACHNY is learning and responding to the different contexts influencing teacher shortages district-by-district. Examples of partnerships include grow-your-own, apprenticeships, and scholarships as...
2025-01-0647 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Monika W. Shealey—Temple University, Cultivating Diamonds in the Back Yard of PhiladelphiaOur guest, Dr. Monika Williams Shealey, is Dean of Temple University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). Dr. Shealey has the distinction of being the first female dean in history of the College of Education and Human Development.
Monika shares how the CEHD and Temple are committed to impact and working in partnership with the City of Philadelphia and its communities.
Monika shares how the CEHD and Temple are committed to
impact and working in partnership with the City of Philadelphia and its communities.
She expresses her concern over the persistence of...
2024-12-1741 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceSharif El-Mekki—Rebuilding the Black Teacher PipelineOur Guest, Sharif El-Mekki, is founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development in Philadelphia, PA. Sharif explains the mission of the center to rebuild theBlack educator pipeline. He stresses the importance of attending to the social-political context of the profession. Three pillars undergird the center’s work steeped in community to build while leading. The pillars arepolicy and advocacy, professional learning, and pathways for entry into the profession. With much national attention on the Science of Reading,Sharif, shares how Black literacy is connected to liberation. He als...
2024-12-0934 min
Mastering the NextEp. 28: What’s Next for Accessibility and Neurodiversity in Graduate Education?In this episode we explore the future of accessibility and neurodiversity in graduate education with Dr. Kimberly White-Smith, Dean of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, also known as “SOLES,” at the University of San Diego. Dr. White-Smith will share her thoughts on how institutions can better support neurodiverse learners and foster inclusivity within their programs and what SOLES is doing to support the education of these students.Guest Name: Dr. Kimberly White-Smith, Dean of the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San DiegoGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ki...
2024-11-2929 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceRichard Blank—Educating Call Center Representatives in the Bilingual MarketOur Guest is Richard Blank. He is a native of Philadelphia, PA and CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center.
Richard shares the ingredients for supporting and preparing call center representatives for high-impact engagement with clients. He addresses the role of AI in call center productivity and the role of empathy as an effective tool in human interaction.
He shares how developing community and engagement lead to retention of employees. Richard gives back to the community by offering scholarships for students.
Your Host: Jacob Easley II, P...
2024-11-2543 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Carlota Ocampo—Leading Academic Success, Upholding the Catholic Tradition of Trinity Washington UniversityOur guest, Dr. Carlota Ocampo, is Provost of Trinity
Washington University. She describes Trinity as a unicorn, the nation’s first Catholic liberal arts college for women that is a minority serving institution (MSI). She is a graduate of Howard University.
She shares how faculty are prepared for actively engaged pedagogy in support of post-graduation outcomes for student success. Dr. Ocampo explains how students are supported for
mental health on campus. She and the leadership team continually engage in the examination of barriers to students’ success.
Dr. Ocampo describes how a cathol...
2024-11-1453 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceEmily Hellstrom—Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers, Literacy Academy Collective (2 of 2)Our guest, Emily Hellstrom, is Director of Strategy and External Affairs and co-founder for the Literacy Academy
Collective (LAC).
Emily shares her literacy story and the approach taken by LAC
to support struggling readers. She explains how the organization also supports teachers to improve their skills and the learning trajectory for struggling readers in their classrooms.
The Goal of the Literacy Academy Collective is to launch a
network of schools across New York City to support struggling readers.
Your Host : Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP
...
2024-11-0459 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceNaomi Peña—Supporting Families of Struggling Readers, Literacy Academy Collective (1 of 2)Our guest, Naomi Peña, is Director of Community Engagement and co-founder for the Literacy AcademyCollective. Naomi shares her experiences as a parent and an advocate to assistant families with children struggling in reading. She explains the origins of the Literacy Academy Collective via a competitive proposal process. Working with families, describes how outreach and emotional support are vital resources for parent engagement. The Goal of the Literacy Academy Collective is to launch anetwork of schools across New York City to support struggling readers. Your...
2024-10-2924 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Chezare A. Warren—Centering Possibilities in Education for Black ChildrenOur Guest, Dr. Chezare A. Warren, is Associate Professor of education policy with a secondary faculty appointment in the department of teaching and learning at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College.
He addresses the role of empath and the counterbalance of false empathy as jumping off point for greater equity in schools. In doing so, he elevates the importance of interpersonal relationships that humanize educational experiences.
Dr. Warren shares how his latest book Centering Possibility in Black Education emphasizes to work of Black artists and the possibilities for the educational experience of Blac...
2024-10-1934 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Dr. Sara Platt — @CAEPCon on The University of Mississippi Educator Preparation in CommunityOur guest, Dr. Sara Platt, is Assistant Dean, Director of
Assessment and Accreditation and an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Mississippi’s School of Education. University. She explains that Ole Miss is home to the largest,
public education preparation program in the state of Mississippi.
Sara explains how CAEP standard number one for content and pedagogical knowledge has been instrumental in shaping program quality on campus. She describes the university’s unique approach
to educator preparation as situated within local communities. Networking with local families, school districts, and organizations is a key f...
2024-10-0811 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Drs. LaVada Taylor and Nancy Grim — @CAEPCon on Chicago State University and Teacher PreparationOur guests are Drs. LaVada Taylor and Nancy Grim are
Dean and Professor, respectively, at Chicago State
University (CSU). Both are with the School
of Education.
For this Inspirational Short recorded during the fall 2024
CAEPCon convening in Arlington, VA. Dean Taylor shares that Chicago State University is as a gem and is the only predominantly Black colleges across five states in the Midwest. It was the first teacher’s college in the
state of Illinois.
Our guests stress that CAEP accreditation helps to level the
playing field by providing the workforce will we...
2024-09-2409 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Dr. Costonzo Bryant-Martin— @CAEPCon on Generational Leadership and Service to Educator PreparationOur guest, Dr. Costonzo Bryant-Martin is Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Call Me MiSTER Program at South Carolina State University (SCSU).
For this Inspirational Short recorded during the fall 2024 CAEPCon convening in Arlington, VA, Costonzo describes the unique SCSU student experience, explaining that students are transformed through a family-oriented approach. He is also a third-generation graduate and employee of SCSU.
As a first-time attendee of CAEPCon, Costonzo explains how the conference has helped to better elevate the purpose of CAEP accreditation as a lever for quality educator preparation. ...
2024-09-1809 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Mark LaCelle-Peterson—Leading Equity and Effectiveness in Educator Preparation through Accreditation (Part 2 of 2)Our guest, Dr. Mark LaCelle-Peterson, is a founding team member and President of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
Mark addresses the founding of AAQEP, responding to a demand for greater flexibility and innovation in education accreditation and an examination
of quality in context.
A cornerstone of AAQEP’s focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is anchored in a standard requiring education preparation programs to work with P-12 schools most in need, as well as the expectation that completers of AAQEP accredited programs are prepared to support “all le...
2024-09-0347 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Christopher A. Koch—Leading Equity and Effectiveness in Educator Preparation through Accreditation (Part 1 of 2)Our guest, Dr. Christopher (Chris) A. Koch, is President of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The council is comprised of more than 550 member institutions. This episode is part one in a two-part series on Leading Equity and Effectiveness in Education Preparation through Accreditation.
Dr. Koch discusses how CAEP and its standards for accreditation are resources for educational equity, addressing the unique needs of individual Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) and their states. He explains that the cooperation of diverse volunteers by expertise and institutional type are critical stakeholders for educational effectiveness.
2024-08-1942 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Lynn M. Gangone—Leading for High Quality Educator PreparationGuest, Dr. Lynn M. Gangone, is President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). Dr. Gangone recounts her legacy at AACTE and the association’s leadership in and impact on educator preparation. She shares insights into her association leadership and the inner workings of principled, yet apolitical leadership.
She discusses the significance of AACTE’s motto to #Educate, #Advocate, and #Innovate, reflecting on engagement with members, policy makers, and partners.
Lynn journals the importance of equity in education with a focus on both educator preparation in higher e...
2024-08-121h 03
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDrs. Kimberly A. White-Smith and Sean Green—Transforming Communities through the Black InGenius Initiative (BiGI)Our guests Drs. Kimberly A. White-Smith and Sean Green are Professor and Dean and Assistant Dean for Innovation and Community Engagement, respectively for the University of San Diego’s (USD) School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES).
This on-location episode takes place on campus where Dr. White-Smith shares a brief history of the university’s founding and recognizes its 75th Anniversary. Drs. White-Smith and Green share their personal equity experiences, those occurring at the USD and across Californian communities.
The Black InGenious Initiative (BiGI) is a signature program that supp...
2024-07-2754 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Margaret (Terry) Orr—Advancing Educational Leadership Preparation through Improvement ScienceDr. Margaret Terry Orr is Professor at Fordham University and EdD program director and Chair of the Division of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy within the Graduate School of Education.
She explains that improvement science applies an inquiry approach focusing on both the problem and the solution. A key component requires the engagement and perspectives of stakeholders involved in the problem and its solutions.
Dr. Orr outlines how the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework is used to support the development of doctoral students pursuing careers in educational leadership. She shares how improvement...
2024-07-1939 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceEden Strachan (Straw-n)—Supporting Girls of Color Through the Tools of MediaOur Guest, Eden Strachan (Straw-n), is Executive Director of Black Girls Will Get Love, Inc. and Founder of Black Girls Don’t Get Love, LLC. She is also an award-winning journalist and filmmaker and author of the book Black Girls Don’t Get Love.
Eden’s work focuses on advancing girls’, girls of color, and Black girls in particular, learning and self-image through the use media. Her work centers the genre of the coming of age story.
Her organization offers a film training program, a slumber party, and other activiti...
2024-07-1034 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Tyrone Howard—Equity Now: Justice, Repair, and Belonging in SchoolsOur guest, Dr. Tyrone Howard, is the Pritzker Family Endowed Chair in the School of Education and Information Studies at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is also the immediate past-president of the American Educational Research Association.
Dr. Howard, profiles the significance of parent and caregiver engagement in educational equity and belonging, as outlined in his new book Equity Now: Justice, Repair, and Belonging in Schools. He stresses the significance of mindsets when addressing the needs of students, particularly those of cultures, conditions, and values different from those espoused by schools and individual...
2024-07-0354 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDrs. Miriam Feldblum and Felecia Russell—Advocating for Immigrant Equity in Higher EducationOur Guests are Drs. Miriam Feldblum, Co-founder and Executive Director, and Felecia Russell, Director of the Higher Ed Immigration Portal, both of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.
Their episode is scheduled in recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month. They clarify the different designations and pathways among immigrant populations and share that immigrants account for nearly 32% of US higher education enrollment, excluding international students.
Undocumented students reflect a particular community. Felicia explains that undocumented students comprise approximately 480,000 college enrollees and that their composition, like that of the larger im...
2024-06-2657 min
Easley Church of GodHaving A Steady Home In Crisis Times Lessons From Jacob That Can Change Your Home:1. When you encounter Christ don't turn loose.2. What you have been can be changed by a touch of the Lord.3. When you trust God, what you put in motion will come back with a good harvest.
2024-06-1650 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Julian Vasquez Heilig—Advancing Innovation and Access to Higher Education at WMUOur guest, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, is Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Western Michigan University (WMU). He is an internationally known scholar and a nationally recognized advocate for educational effectiveness and equity.
Provost Vasquez Heilig explains the “Western Way” of WMU as undergirded by innovation. Innovation has been proven necessary to meet the strategic goals so that “all may learn.” Outcomes include improved retention and closing equity gaps such as graduation rates. As an institution focused on access, he shares efforts on the recruitment of historically underrepresented student populations, including Native American...
2024-06-1346 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceRodney Toulson—Helping Schools to Achieve Excellence through Restorative PracticeOur guest, Rodney Toulson, returns to the Xcelerated Excellence podcast. He is the founder of Restorative Consulting Service LLC. And in this episode, he outlines how restorative practice is operationalized through his consultancies and how the practice can aid in school renewal and excellence.
Rodney explains how his study and engagement with the International Institute for Restorative Practices, of which he is a graduate, set the stage for a career in restorative practice. He articulates the importance of collective responsibility of teams and their individuals members for effective restorative practice.
2024-06-0334 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Ramon Goings—Supporting Doctoral Students for Successful Dissertation CompletionOur Guest, Dr. Ramon Goings, is the founder of Done Dissertation, a consulting firm aimed at helping more than 1000 students successfully complete their dissertations in one year or less.
Dr. Goings shares how his experiences as a doctoral student and the disruption of the COVID pandemic influenced the development and direction of the resources provided by Done Dissertation.
Working with doctoral students and universities across discipline areas, Done Dissertation offers collaborative and personalized services to support clients. The organization has created safe spaces for doctoral candidates to problem solve through...
2024-05-2839 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Lisa Vollendorf—Championing Equity and Access through Quality Online Higher EducationOur guest, Dr. Lisa Vollendorf, is the 6th President of SUNY Empire State University. Did you know that Empire State is New York’s only public, online institution of higher education?
Dr. Vollendorf shares the origin of Empire State University, for which equity and access were key drivers. The university offers two-year, four-year, and limited graduate programs. Graduates of the 2024 class range from age 17 to 77.
Empire is designated as an Autism Support College, recognized by the Anderson Center for Autism and is a leader in innovation regarding transferability of cr...
2024-05-2038 min
The EdUp Experience885: Rehabilitating the System - with Dr. David C. Hayes, Forensic Psychologist & Instructor Working with Incarcerated Students, & Arti Finn, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, OrijinIt’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),
YOUR guests are Dr. David C. Hayes, Forensic Psychologist & Instructor Working with Incarcerated Students, & Arti Finn, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Orijin
YOUR host is Dr. Jacob Easley II, Host, EdUp Xcelerated Excellence
How is Orijin transforming corrections from warehousing to rehabilitation by providing incarcerated individuals with technology for education, job training, & reentry planning?
What challenges & barriers do incarcerated students face in accessing higher education, & how are organizations like Orijin & educators like David working to...
2024-05-1549 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceAndrés Acebo—Leading NJCU from Crisis to Recovery to RevitalizationOur guest Andrés Acebo, Interim President of New Jersey City University shares how he and the NJCU community have forged a new mission and vision for what he calls a “Student Ready” college.
President Acebo stresses the importance of shared governance, while insisting on ways to meet the needs of students and communities served. NJCU is federally recognized as a minority serving institution (MSI). Andy explains how his professional and personal missions are reflected back in the experiences and successes of the NJCU student body.
He shares his insights on education...
2024-05-1443 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceAndés (Andy) Acebo—Leading NJCU from Crisis to Recovery to RevitalizationOur guest Andrés Acebo, Interim President of New Jersey City University shares how he and the NJCU community have forged a new mission and vision for what he calls a “Student Ready” college.
President Acebo stresses the importance of shared governance, while insisting on ways to meet the needs of students and communities served. NJCU is federally recognized as a minority serving institution (MSI). Andy explains how his professional and personal missions are reflected back in the experiences and successes of the NJCU student body.
He shares his insights on e...
2024-05-1343 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceSteven Simmons—Supporting College Athletes for Financial Literacy and NIL LicensingOur guest Steven Simmons, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Nilent, NIL Enterprise Solutions, shares experiences supporting college athletes for financial literacy, wellbeing, and social media branding.
Partnering with colleges and corporate bands, Steve shares how the Nilent service model reflects a mix of alturism and mercenary capitalism. The model is driving solutions in the wake of the recent federal ruling allowing college athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL). He underlies the importance of authentic engagement not only across Nilent services, but for athletes in branding, and colleges in educating.
2024-05-0647 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Kevin Kumashiro — Anti-oppressive Education and the Non-neutral Role of Schools in Social EquityDr. Kevin Kumashiro, Interim Dean for the School of
Education, Hofstra University, addresses the non-neutral role of schools in social equity. He explains that teaching should be seen as a collective effort, imagined differently. Unlearning and new learning about what effective teaching
is and can be is central to the liberatory function of education.
Dr. Kumashiro is a scholar and advocate of anti-oppressive education and share frameworks to guide educator preparation and educational equity. He shares examples of how to operationalize these frameworks across different contexts within the education profession. His inspiration is drawn...
2024-04-2953 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceDr. Elsa Núñez — Leading an Elite Liberal Arts College in the Absence of ElitismDr. Elsa Núñez is the President of Eastern Connecticut State University, Connecticut’s only public liberal arts institution of higher education. Dr. Núñez shares her lived experiences, and those as a university president looking toward retirement who is a lifelong learner.
She discusses the importance of a liberal arts education and educational attainment. She champions excellence and access and shares with the EDUP Xcelerated Excellence community the evolutionary process defining the unique excellence of Eastern.
Dr. Núñez shares the importance for education leaders to attend to social m...
2024-04-2253 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Dr. Alisha Pollard — Developing Students and Parents in Financial LiteracyGuest, Dr. Alisha Pollard, is President of Warriors Helping Achieve Triumph (or “WHAT”). What is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages through enriching experiences and knowledge-sharing sessions, while encouraging self-confidence and the desire to excel. Dr. Pollard, describes how WHAT supports students and their families achieve financial literacy.
Recording during the Education 2.0 Conference, 2024, Las Vegas, NV, Dr. Pollard shares how authentic relationships have garnered positive connections across the Marketing 2.0, Healthcare 2.0 and other concurrent conferences.
She inspires educators and educational organizations to seek to level the...
2024-04-1509 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Ty-Quan Payne — The Arts and Social Emotional Learning in Elementary SchoolMeet Ty-Quan Payne, Dean of School Culture at Ivy Hill Prep in Brooklyn, NY. Ivy Hill Prep is a small charter school serving grades K-5. Mr. Payne is also an artist and founder of #LovePayne Productions offering independent executive producer services for theatrical productions, as well as photography, dramaturgy, and acting coaching services.
He shares how the use of martial arts at Ivy Hill Prep is married to the social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum to aid in students’ holistic develop. He stresses the school’s vision for preparing students in shaping the future.
2024-04-0806 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Dr. Christopher Bonn — Educational and Assistive TechnologiesMeet Dr. Christopher Bonn, President and CEO of BonFire Leadership Solutions LLC. He is a former school district superintendent, the author of Igniting Change: The BonFire Principles for Transforming Toxic Organizations, and a university faculty member. Chris works with the technology industry and school systems to achieve greater efficiencies for educational outcomes through the use of assistive and other forms of technology.
Recorded during the Education 2.0 Conference, 2024 in Las Vegas, NV, Dr. Bonn advocates for expanded learning about AI and assistive technologies to aid in the democratization of education.
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2024-04-0106 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Jeannette Eastin — Supporting Grassroots Initiatives in EducationGuest Jeannette Eastin is the founder of Refound Education. Her passion for democratizing education lends itself to supporting families, educators, and communities with innovations and connecting them to vital resources.
Jeannette sat down with EDUP Xcelerated Excellence during the Education 2.0 Conference, 2024, Las Vegas, NV. She appreciates the opportunities for networking and growing the reach of her organization.
She reminds all educators, innovators, and entrepreneurs to never give up in pursuit of their goals. Keep standing!
Your Host: Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP
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2024-03-2805 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Rodney Toulson — Restorative CounselingGuest Rodney Toulson, owner of Restorative Consulting Services, shares the importance of systemic restorative practices for schools and school districts. The outcome is a transformed learning community.
Recorded at the Education 2.0 Conference, 2024, Las Vegas, NV. Rodney speaks on the multi-generational composition of conference participants as an environment for new learning.
He urges community members of color to join the education profession as agents for positive change.
Join Rodney Toulson on X: @RodneyToulson
Your Host: Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP
2024-03-2807 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Sylvia Badwi — Supporting Students of Diverse AbilitiesOur guest, Sylvia Badwi of Agora Prep Academy discusses a unique learning environment that disrupts the traditional, factory-model of education. Agrora Prep in Canada professes a learner-centered educational approach that is a compilation of several models to support neurodivergent and gifted learners.
Sylvia explains her experience during the Education 2.0 Conference, 2024, as one that buttresses education revolution!
She encourages educational leaders and entrepreneurs to engage in networking for educational effectiveness and equity.
Find Sylvia on X @sylviabadwi
Your Host: Jacob Easley II, PhD...
2024-03-2711 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Casanova Green — The First-Year College ExperienceGuest Casanova Green, director of First-Year experience at Hocking College, shares his professional knowledge and passion for ensuring community college student success beginning day one.
The first-year experience is vital in supporting students for academic success, retention, and persistence. Participating students range from high school age to 60+ years of age. Mr. Green expresses the need for faculty and staff to pour into and nurture the development of students with intentionality.
Recorded during the Education 2.0 Conference, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. As a returning conference goer, Casanova explains how ongoing participation has been instrumental in his leadership...
2024-03-2606 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Dr. Ruth BestMeet Dr. Ruth Best, Assist Dean at the California School of Education (SOE) of Alliant International University.
Dr. Best participated in our Inspirational Shorts recorded during the Education 2.0 Conference, 2024 in Las Vegas Nevada. She shares insights into the growing enrollment for the SOE and online education. She inspires motivated individuals of color and from historically underrepresented communities to pursue career in education.
#onlineeducation
#higheredenrollment
#highered
#equity
2024-03-2407 min
EDUP Xcelerated ExcellenceInspirational Shorts with Elizabeth PowerGuest Elizabeth Power of The Trauma Informed Academy shares inspirational thoughts on how to support students and school staff who experience trauma. Her brilliant insights demystify trauma, explaining it as a human condition.
Recorded during the Education 2.0 Conference, 2024, Elizabeth shares national and international impacts of The Trauma Inform Academy. Did you know that in Japan, there was no word for Trauma? Tune in to learn more.
#Self-care
#Resilience
#Trauma
#SEL
#educationalequity
#connections
2024-03-2405 min
Best Warrior CompetitionBest Warrior Competition - June 21, Part 2B-roll of the U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition 2011. Includes interviews with Pfc. Justing Arrington from Riverdale, Md., Sgt. Le'Fate Jones from Fort Dix, N.J., Pfc. Jonathan Larson from Adelphi, Md., Sgt. Sanjeet Caberwal from Fort Totten, N.Y., Staff Sgt. Matthew Easley from Sacramento, Calif. and Sgt. Jacob Probst from Milwaukee, Wis.
2023-04-2006 min
2022-09-2548 min
The Edu SalonJacob Easley II on equity, agency and measurement in educationDeborah Netolicky talks with Dr Jacob Easley II about equity, inclusion, culturally responsive teaching, measuring educational effectiveness, and the effects of the pandemic. An expert in educational accountability, equity, and improvement, Jacob is Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Touro College, New York, and previously served in various education and leadership positions across five different states, and the District of Columbia.
Join the conversation on social media.
- Jacob: @Drje2 on Twitter and @drje2 on Instagram.
- Deb: @debsnet on Twitter and @theeeduflaneuse on Instagram.
- The Edu Salon: @theedusalon on Twitter and Instagram.
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2022-02-1944 min
As Far As My Eyes Can SeeThey Told Me This Would Sell | FinaleEverything in the story comes down to this climax. Who is Natas? What's Quan going to do? Is Marlowe going to tell Quan?
Starring:
Jacob Goldstein as Natas Le Deville
Danyella Waddell as Marlowe
Kristen Chervenak as Lori
Jeremiah Durden as Damien
Eric “Evaready RAW” Cheatham as himself
Kendrick “Coach K” Anderson as himself
Brandon B Jackson as Ripper
Andre Bowden as Young Punch
Sean Adams as Sean
Dia Easley as as herself
Rodney Powell as himse...
2021-05-2410 min
As Far As My Eyes Can SeeThey Told Me This Would Sell | The Great DuckDespite his efforts Quan hasn't been able to connect with Natas and start recording new music. Could Natas be avoiding him? Plus he and Marlowe are getting serious, but what are her real motives for being with him?
Starring:
Jacob Goldstein as Natas Le Deville
Danyella Waddell as Marlowe
Kristen Chervenak as Lori
Jeremiah Durden as Damien
Eric “Evaready RAW” Cheatham as himself
Kendrick “Coach K” Anderson as himself
Brandon B Jackson as Ripper
Andre Bowden as Young Punch
Sean Ada...
2021-05-1710 min
As Far As My Eyes Can SeeThey Told Me This Would Sell | The MeltdownQuan's life starts spiraling out of control on live radio.
Starring:
Jacob Goldstein as Natas Le Deville
Danyella Waddell as Marlowe
Kristen Chervenak as Lori
Jeremiah Durden as Damien
Eric “Evaready RAW” Cheatham as himself
Kendrick “Coach K” Anderson as himself
Brandon B Jackson as Ripper
Andre Bowden as Young Punch
Sean Adams as Sean
Dia Easley as as herself
Rodney Powell as himself
Sam Guthrie as Club Owner
Matthew Ladiere as Radio...
2021-05-1013 min
As Far As My Eyes Can SeeThey Told Me This Would Sell | DarrenQuan and Lori have been separated for some time. He gets the pleasure of meeting her new boyfriend, Darren.
Starring:
Jacob Goldstein as Natas Le Deville
Danyella Waddell as Marlowe
Kristen Chervenak as Lori
Jeremiah Durden as Damien
Eric “Evaready RAW” Cheatham as himself
Kendrick “Coach K” Anderson as himself
Brandon B Jackson as Ripper
Andre Bowden as Young Punch
Sean Adams as Sean
Dia Easley as as herself
Rodney Powell as himself
Sam Guth...
2021-05-0314 min
As Far As My Eyes Can SeeThey Told Me This Would Sell | On TourQuanstar embarks on his tour alone, and he and Marlowe get closer.
Starring:
Jacob Goldstein as Natas Le Deville
Danyella Waddell as Marlowe
Kristen Chervenak as Lori
Jeremiah Durden as Damien
Eric “Evaready RAW” Cheatham as himself
Kendrick “Coach K” Anderson as himself
Brandon B Jackson as Ripper
Andre Bowden as Young Punch
Sean Adams as Sean
Dia Easley as as herself
Rodney Powell as himself
Sam Guthrie as Club Owner
Matthew...
2021-04-2611 min
As Far As My Eyes Can SeeThey Told Me This Would Sell | Quan Gets An OfferWorld Order New Records wants to sign Quan, but they need to hear more music. Lori realizes that Quan is changing.
Starring:
Jacob Goldstein as Natas Le Deville
Danyella Waddell as Marlowe
Kristen Chervenak as Lori
Jeremiah Durden as Damien
Eric “Evaready RAW” Cheatham as himself
Kendrick “Coach K” Anderson as himself
Brandon B Jackson as Ripper
Andre Bowden as Young Punch
Sean Adams as Sean
Dia Easley as as herself
Rodney Powell as himself
Sa...
2021-04-1911 min
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryThe Legendary Saul ShorrSend us a textThey don’t make too many people like Saul Shorr. After hitchhiking across the country, working in sugar refineries, being in and out of college, Saul fell into working on Mo Udall's 1976 presidential campaign. He soon became an expert in big city politics, started his own media firm, and has helped elect Senators and Governors and Presidents.Saul has one of the most unique paths, some of the biggest wins, and many of the best stories after decades as one of the most respected admakers and strategists in the business. Trust me...
2021-04-1359 min
As Far As My Eyes Can SeeThey Told Me This Would Sell | Quan Signs With NatasCircumstances force Quanstar to make a decision. Natas' wheels start turning. Quanstar and Yung Punch clash at the studio.
Starring:
Jacob Goldstein as Natas Le Deville
Danyella Waddell as Marlowe
Kristen Chervenak as Lori
Jeremiah Durden as Damien
Eric “Evaready RAW” Cheatham as himself
Kendrick “Coach K” Anderson as himself
Brandon B Jackson as Ripper
Andre Bowden as Young Punch
Sean Adams as Sean
Dia Easley as as herself
Rodney Powell as himself
Sam Guth...
2021-04-1212 min
As Far As My Eyes Can SeeThey Told Me This Would Sell | The MeetingQuanstar meets with Natas and Damien at their office.
Starring:
Jacob Goldstein as Natas Le Deville
Danyella Waddell as Marlowe
Kristen Chervenak as Lori
Jeremiah Durden as Damien
Eric “Evaready RAW” Cheatham as himself
Kendrick “Coach K” Anderson as himself
Brandon B Jackson as Ripper
Andre Bowden as Young Punch
Sean Adams as Sean
Dia Easley as as herself
Rodney Powell as himself
Sam Guthrie as Club Owner
Matthew Ladiere as Radio Sh...
2021-04-0515 min
Fantasy Impact TodayRazzBowl II: The RundownFantasy Impact Today bring you a special addition of the @FIToday podcast. Wes Easley @loafinit welcomes Jacob Dunne @AintDunneYet and Donkey Teeth @DonkeyTeeth87 to the show and they discuss rules, draft strategies and tips and tricks for the upcoming @Razzball #RazzBowl tournament.
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2020-07-2942 min
What I Miss?Talent vs. Hard work and Finding Confidence as a Writer (with Douglas W.T. Smith)Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd
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This episode I'm talking with Australian fantasy writer and teacher Douglas W.T. Smith. We talk about having an ego as an artist, whether that's helpful or not, his personal journey as an author, and talent vs. hard work. For more Doug, check out his website and follow him on Twitter.
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2020-06-0348 min