Shows
RBERNing QuestionsUnlocking the Power of Custom GPTs for Speaking Practice w/Jennie Kim, Gina De Anda, and Alayne FloresEpisode Summary:How can AI redefine the way we teach and support multilingual learners’ speaking progress? In this episode, three dynamic presenters from the TESOL 2025 Convention: Alayne Flores, Gina De Anda, and Jennie Kim discuss the practical use of AI chatbots to provide that much-needed speaking practice outside of the classroom. Tune in to hear about how they are integrating AI tools like Custom GPTs and Chatty Bot in their instruction for all levels of multilingual learners. Discover the challenges they've faced, the innovative solutions they've implemented, and the future possibilities for AI in curriculum pl...
2025-05-2650 min
Higher Ed ConversationsUsing Branding to Highlight Existing History and Tell Your StoryDr. Tina King, president of San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) joins me on the show today to talk about branding and how GradComm helped elevate the beauty already present in SDCCE to connect more with the community they served. We discuss the unique aspects of SDCCE as one of the largest non-credit institutions in the nation, focusing on its mission to provide free, accessible, high-quality education to a diverse student body, including undocumented students, immigrants, and refugees. Dr. King emphasizes the college's efforts to combat poverty and enhance workforce skills in the community. The conversation highlights the...
2025-02-0129 min
The Future Starts with You3.03 Apprenticeship Expo Interviews Part 2This special episode was recorded at the Apprenticeship Expo held at the San Diego College of Continuing Education and is four interviews split into two episodes.
On this second episode we get to learn about the San Diego College of Continuing Education from Dr. Shakerra Carter and the incredible work the college achieves.
That interview is followed up by a workforce development interview with Edgar Portilla who is with the City of San Diego.
San Diego College of Continuing Education: sdcce.edu
City of San Diego: sandiego.gov
If...
2025-01-2418 min
¿Qué pasa, HSIs?Noncredit institutions are HSIs too: A conversation with President Tina KingIn this episode of ¿Qué pasa, HSIs? we learn about San Diego College of Continuing Education, a noncredit college that enrolls more than 25% Hispanic students, yet is unqualified for HSI eligibility due to the federal definition. Dra. Tina King, president of SDCCE, talks about how the college enacts servingness despite HSI ineligibility. We talk about her equity-minded approach to leadership and her unwavering commitment to students. She also talks about her life growing up as a proud Afro-Latina born to a Black father and Mexican mother from Jalisco. Despite her pride, she also shares her experiences with anti-Blackness in th...
2024-05-1951 min¿Qué pasa, HSIs?Noncredit institutions are HSIs too: A conversation with President Tina KingIn this episode of ¿Qué pasa, HSIs? we learn about San Diego College of Continuing Education, a noncredit college that enrolls more than 25% Hispanic students, yet is unqualified for HSI eligibility due to the federal definition. Dra. Tina King, president of SDCCE, talks about how the college enacts servingness despite HSI ineligibility. We talk about her equity-minded approach to leadership and her unwavering commitment to students. She also talks about her life growing up as a proud Afro-Latina born to a Black father and Mexican mother from Jalisco. Despite her pride, she also shares her experiences with anti-Blackness in th...
2024-05-1951 min
Sustainability is Sexy302: Muxu CreationsIn this episode Liz speaks to Ainara Calahorra, the founder and creative soul behind slow fashion, upcycle brand, Muxu Creations. Ainara shares her story of learning how to sew later in life and completely re-designing her path and starting Muxu to combat fast fashion. Listen to hear Ainara's inspiring journey and slow fashion resources.Muxu CreationsSDCCE Sustainability is Sexy
2023-05-1336 min
SDCCE GatewayTina M. KingWe’re glad to present this week’s guest as a major member and leader of SDCCE and our Gateway team, President of San Diego College of Continuing Education, Dr. Tina M. King. In this episode, Dr. King describes her work journey and dedication towards her current job and towards student’s success in achieving a higher education. She demonstrates her passion about student’s success by explaining her background and her experience in multiple school districts.
2023-03-0628 min
SDCCE GatewayShakerra CarterThis week’s guest is a very crucial member of our Gateway team, Vice President of Student Services at San Diego College of Continuing Education, Dr. Shakerra Carter. In this episode, Dr. Carter describes how dedicated she is towards student’s success and she explains how important it is for her that students receive support and guidance.
2023-02-2123 min
SDCCE GatewayStephanie LewisToday’s guest is a very important member of our Gateway team, Dean of Career & College Transition at San Diego College of Continuing Education, Stephanie Lewis. In this episode, Dean Lewis expresses her motivation and dedication she has towards student’s success and she presents multiple pieces of advice for students and viewers.
2023-02-1426 min
SDCCE GatewayJo Hart-LloydToday we would like to introduce to you a very important member of our team, Jo Hart Lloyd. Jo is a counselor that helps us guarantee our participants a successful and pleasant educational experience.
2022-08-3010 min
SDCCE GatewayDelina MorenoToday we introduce our program’s Business Service Representative, Delina Moreno. She will help Gateway students with Job opportunities and Job preparation. She will also have weekly workshops called “Workforce Readiness Workshops”.
2022-07-0710 min
SDCCE GatewayChris WilliamsToday’s guest is Chris Williams, our newest member of the Gateway team. In this episode, Chris introduces himself and describes how passionate he is about his job and explains his goals in Gateway.
2022-04-2508 min
SDCCE GatewayAurora Alvarez (Español)Nuestra invitada de esta semana es Aurora Alvarez, ella es la coordinadora del programa Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP). Aurora nos explica cómo los programas de Gateway y ARP pueden trabajar juntos y cómo los estudiantes se pueden beneficiar de ambos programas.
2022-04-1214 min
SDCCE GatewayAurora Alvarez (English)This week’s guest is Aurora Alvarez, the program coordinator for the Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP). Aurora explains how both the Gateway and ARP program can work together and how students can receive benefits from both programs.
2022-04-1207 min
SDCCE GatewayGabriel MendoncaThis episode’s guest is Gabriel Mendonca, an alumni from Gateway who will share how the program helped him. Gabriel shares his successful story explaining how Gateway was useful for him when he was pursuing a GED, a job, and admission to a college.
2022-03-2916 min
SDCCE GatewayAlfredo ChavezIn this episode, we introduce Alfredo Chavez. He’s an alumni from Gateway who shares with us his journey with the Gateway program and its benefits. He describes what Gateway is, and what it means to him now as a Gateway employee.
2022-03-1406 min