Chad Stewart, award-winning educator and best-selling author, chats about the Britfield Movement in its dedication to facilitate storytelling in children. Stewart discusses the Institute’s outreach to underrepresented students through his 2019 book “Britfield & the Lost Crown” and workshops to encourage literacy and writing.
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Dr. Leighangela Brady, Superintendent of National School District, is joined by colleague, Dr. Lisbeth Johnson, former Superintendent of the Santee School District, to chat about their book “Transforming Ice Age Schools-A Practical Guide for School Leaders.” Brady and Johnson emphasize thought, discussion, and problem-solving education over lecture-based education to help both students, teachers, and educational leaders.
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Gary Weitzman, President & CFO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses his latest bookazine “The Pet Lovers Guide” published by National Geographic … his ninth book with the venerable publication.Weitzman gives important tips to pet parents to ease their pets into post-pandemic life. Weitzman talks about the waiving of late fees for dog licenses…
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Tootie Thomas, Executive Director of the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association (BIA), and her colleague, Beryl Forman, Marketing and Mobility Coordinator, discuss their successful efforts in supporting El Cajon Boulevard Businesses in the unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. Thomas and Forman talk about and their facilitation of town halls; the Stroll the Boulevard event; and Fair@44.
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Doug Wright, CFO of Mission Federal Credit Union, returns to the show to discuss the current state of inflation and the factors that contribute to it, such as high demand, low supply, and low inventory. Wright talks about how to mitigate the effects of inflation.
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Andrew Holets, Director of Development at the Waldorf School of San Diego, discusses the esteemed pre-K-12 City Heights school and its unique learning style to benefit the children’s learning experience. Holets highlights the school’s ability to conduct outdoor in-person learning due to its small class size, and its emphasis on prioritizing students’ interest to give them…
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Don Wells, Chief Empowerment Officer for Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), talks about JIT’s myriad programs for those leaving the foster care system after age 18. Wells is joined by Virgo Villajin, Associate Director of Outreach and Engagement, and Sanam Charlton, Youth Services Coordinator, to chat about JIT’s “Walk the Talk EMpower”…
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Kathryn Cloward, an award-winning author, publisher and multi-genre songwriter, discusses her book, Father Joe: Life Stories of a Hustler Priest.Cloward’s more than 40-year relationship with Father Joe made her the perfect author for this “must-read” memoir with one of our region’s most beloved community icons. Cloward is joined by Dennis Moore, writer and book reviewer…
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Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Superintendent of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, and Dr. Matt Tessier, Assistance Superintendent of Innovation and Instruction for the highly regarded district, discuss the district’s strong innovation programs; mental health support for students; and lessons learned from the pandemic.
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Lindsay Hood, a local news producer, and Founder and Contributing Editor of Stories of San Diego, is joined by long-time journalists, Paul Krueger and J.W. August, to chat about their mission to chronicle the impact of the COVID pandemic among our region’s diverse communities.
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