Dr. Julie Ducharme, President of Synergy Institute, is joined by Shelby Jo-Long, Vice President of the Strategic Advisor Board, and Abby Ducharme, an author and speaker, to chat about the recent Lead and Empower Her “She Talks” event.

Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, discusses a re-igniting of the literacy movement; local screening of literacy documentaries; and the science of reading instruction.

Dr. Luis Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent of the Escondido Union School District and the 2023 ACSA Region 18 Superintendent of the Year, talks about the importance of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and the transformative $16 million donation to EUSD from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. Rankins-Ibarra chats about the district’s Learner-Centered Collaborative.

Christine Davis, Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association, talks about the 25th Anniversary of the Association’s “Art in the Village” event, slated for Sunday, June 25 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm in Downtown Carlsbad. Davis chats about other high profile events produced by the Association.

RADM (Ret.) Terry Craft, the new President & CEO of the iconic USS Midway Museum, chats about the Museum’s legacy to inspire and educate future generations, while entertaining millions of visitors since its opening in 2004. Kraft chats about the building of Freedom Park at Navy Pier; its unparalleled volunteer force; it’s support of more than 2,000 local nonprofits; and its hosting of thousands of San Diego County students annually.