Smart Girl
Deep dives about the major themes found in SMART GIRL: A FIRST-GEN ORIGIN STORY feat. Samantha Pinto and the author, La'Tonya Rease Miles.
Smart Girl
The Decision: Making Choices as a First Gen feat. Claire Brady
In Episode Two, LT and Sam sit down with Dr. Claire Brady—President of Glass Half Full Consulting, former Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, and proud first-gen grad—to flip the script on how we talk about school choice and student success. Drawing inspiration from Smart Girl, this conversation tackles how to move beyond deficit framing and spotlight the moments when students become bold agents in their own educational journeys. From college decision season pressures to the power of strong mentors and what truly “lights students up,” LT, Sam, and Claire share insights, real stories, and practical ways to reimagine how we support students to own their paths and thrive.
Wanna learn more about Claire? Go here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairebradyedd
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