
Educate Everyone
“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.
Episodes
14 episodes
Talking with Jason Tavarez, Director of Institutional Resilience at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA - Part 1
In 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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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30:40

Talking with Deanna Alsdorf with the Foothill Family Shelter - Part 2
On 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, includ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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21:20

Talking with Deanna Alsdorf with the Foothill Family Shelter - Part 1
On 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, inclu...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:36

Talking with Mike Morales, Middle Tree's Enrollment Services Manager
In 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 bri...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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26:40

Talking with Dr. Sherylle Tan, Director of Internship and Research at the Kravis Leadership Institute
Dr. 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 Leade...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:07

Talking with Marine Avagyan - Leadership and Education Coach - Part 2
In 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 advers...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:06

Talking with Marine Avagyan - Leadership and Education Coach - Part 1
Today'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 organi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:40

Talking with Monique Zubiate - Middle Tree Program Assistant - Part 2
Here 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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:02

Talking with Monique Zubiate - Middle Tree Program Assistant - Part 1
On 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 ove...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:19

Talking with Ricklyn Woods - Human Resources Consultant
Getting 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 ask...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:54

Talking with Stephanie Gala - Director of the Academic Success Center at Azusa Pacific University
In 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 fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:24

Talking with Jackie Duarte - An Original Middle Tree Student
In 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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38:59

Talking with Dr. LaVona Thomas, Middle Tree Director of Education
Technology 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 discussio...
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Episode 2
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36:10
