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Be A Global Citizen!
A podcast that explores the tools, perspectives, and spirit of global citizenship. Who is a global citizen? What value does global citizenship add to one's life and society at large? Do you consider yourself to be a global citizen? Join Scott Bower, a teacher and educator, who explores these questions to map out new pathways towards a future that is hopefully more peaceful, sustainable, and interconnected. Let's all be global citizens!
Episodes
- Be A Global Citizen!
174. HGSE Global Citizen: Lydia Musliu: Learn, Live, and Lead with Excellence
Lydia Musliu is the Elementary School Principal at Kosovo Leadership Academy. She is a dedicated teacher and school leader who is fostering the next generation…
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173. HGSE Global Citizen: Joe Aleardi: Valuing Connections with People and Fostering Capable Youth in the Community
Joe Aleardi is the Executive Director at Horizons Bridgeport, a non-profit created to serve the local youth in Bridgeport, Connecticut with academic and…
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172. HGSE Global Citizen: Byron Jon Aho: Building a Solid Foundation for an Uncertain Future
Byron Jon Aho is a cyber security specialist, project manager, and educator. His background is in construction and he incorporates much of his trade knowledge…
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171. HGSE Global Citizen: Gayl Porter-Laurel: Quality Education for the Children, For the Country
Gayl Porter-Laurel is the Chief Technical Policy Officer of the Second Congressional Commission on Education who is based in the Philippines. She started off…
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170. HGSE Global Citizen: Marijke Conklin: Navigating Change and Negotiating Power in Early Childhood Learning
Marijke Conklin is an elementary school teacher and instructional coach for the Oakland Unified School District. Her international perspective began in…
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169. HGSE Global Citizen: Benjamin Gulla: Using the Humanities to Reveal Our Interconnectedness
Benjamin Gulla is an experienced educator whose journey has taken him all over the world to places like South Africa and Colombia. His drive to learn more…
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168. HGSE Global Citizen: Lauren Jensen: Owning Your Narrative Through Brave Writing
Lauren Jensen is a High School English teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. Her journey as a teacher is about deepening her connection and impact…
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167. HGSE Global Citizen: Robb Meade: Thriving amidst Chaos and Serving Veterans in Transitional Periods
Robb Meade is a transition assistance program manager. He spent nearly a decade working in the US Navy. With a diverse skill set and adaptable mindset to try…
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166. HGSE Global Citizen: Lauren Ebersol: From Classroom to Homeschool to World Changer
Lauren Ebersol shares her journey as an educator and mother, detailing her transition from teaching in traditional classrooms to homeschooling her children…
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165. HGSE Global Citizen: Ankitt Agarwal: Paying It Forward as a Role Model and Empowering the Next Generation of Learners
Ankitt Agarwal is working on a masters of Learning Design, Innovation and Technology at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is originally from India…
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164. HGSE Global Citizen: Mandy Krause: Following Your Passion and Leaning into Complexity
Mandy Krause is a teacher and school leader based out of Lake Forest, Illinois.She reflects on her early global experiences, including studying abroad in…
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163. HGSE Global Citizen: Kedaar Sridhar: Pushing the Envelope to Expand Access for All Learners
Kedaar Sridhar is currently doing a masters in Learning Design, Innovation and Technology at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He was born and raised…
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162. HGSE Global Citizen: Xian Hui Ang: Walking Your Path to Success by Embracing Vulnerability
Xian Hui Ang is currently pursuing her masters in Human Development and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She was a risk consultant in…
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161. HGSE Global Citizen: Chuck Chaoke: Deeper Roots Lead to a Deeper Sense of Purpose
Chuck Chaoke is the Head of Counselors and Coaching at Moonshot Academy in Beijing. His passion is to support his school community in finding their purpose…
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160. HGSE Global Citizens: Kiran Faridi: Building Diverse Communities for a More Harmonious World
Kiran Faridi is the founder and president of IAWV Elementary School. Her passion for education and commitment to fulfilling the needs of the Charleston Muslim…
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159. HGSE Global Citizen: Ashley Aluko: Taking Your Shoes off at the Doorstep of Other Cultures
Ashley Aluko is an Associate Director of DEI at a private school in Lakeville, Connecticut. She is passionate for history and has implemented innovative…
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158. HGSE Global Citizen: Roni Pavick: Cultivating a Constellation of Hope and Launching into a Bright New Future
Roni Pavick is an interdisciplinary art and astronomy teacher at Boston Public Schools. She is also the astronomy director working with Harvard Smithsonian…
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157. HGSE Global Citizen: Greg Daniel: In Order to Change the World, You Have to See the World
Greg Daniel is the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Chancellor of the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL) for the NYC Department of Education. He…
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156. HGSE Global Citizen: Pili Lindley: Discovering One’s Voice and Path through Model United Nations
Pili Lindley is the Co-Founder and Head Counselor at the non profit organization SCORE in Lima, Peru. She is passionate about supporting students navigate…
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155. HGSE Global Citizen: Rommel Mejia: Inspiring All Learners to Build Authentic Communities
Rommel Mejia is a special education teacher and school leader with 15 years of experience in the classroom. He is passionate about family and community…
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154. HGSE Global Citizen: Lucia Sanchez: The Importance of Honoring and Uplifting One’s Community
Lucia Sanchez is a Special Education teacher in the Franklin McKinley School District. She grew up on the east side of San Jose and her story is closely tied…
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153. HGSE Global Citizen: Mayra Da Rocha: Naming Your Connections and Meeting the Needs of SLIFE
Mayra Da Rocha is a SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education) teacher at Boston Public Schools. She is the daughter of Brazilian immigrants…
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152. GC Talks with Aaron Seria: Building Connection Leads to Trust
Aaron Seria has a background in accounting, finance analysis, grants management, and leadership education. Currently, he works for Sound Transit in Seattle…
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151. HGSE Global Citizen: Chelsie Wong: Dare to Forge A New Path into Different Cultures
Chelsie Wong is a current student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in the Human Development and Education program. She is a dual citizen of Hong…
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150. GC Talks with Zaher Ibrahim: Leadership is Impact - Facing the Truth in Ourselves
Zaher Ibrahim is a coach and leader who is passionate about supporting individuals and organizations to become more thoughtful and effective global leaders. He…
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149. HGSE Global Citizen: Bethiel Girma: Follow Your Passion and Build Relationships Everywhere You Go
Bethiel Girma is a Program Officer at Oak Foundation. She has worked in various capacities as an educator in the classroom, in non profit organizations, and in…
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148. HGSE Global Citizen: Catie Hitzigrath: Supporting and Empowering Global Citizens Through Curiosity and Self-Awareness
Catie Hitzigrath is a transitional advisor at the University of Miami. Before starting her current role in higher education, Catie worked for over a decade as…
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147. HGSE Global Citizen: Mark Hermano: What is the Gravitational Center of your Life?
Mark Hermano is a physics teacher with over two decades of teaching experience. Despite not dreaming of becoming a teacher when he was little, it seems like…
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146. HGSE Global Citizen: Jenna Ekulona: Critical Inquiry into School Systems and Deep Compassion for those at the Margins
Jenna Ekulona is a Partner Success Manager at Huron/ Studer Education. She started off her career as an 8th grade teacher and has worked across state lines…
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145. HGSE Global Citizen: Christine Vince: Thinking, Being, and Acting as a Global Citizen
Christine Vince is the Senior Curriculum Manager for the Primary Years Program at the International Baccalaureate (IB). She started off teaching 4th grade and…
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144. GC Talks with Bryan Penprase: Trailblazing with a Cosmic Perspective and Sense of Mission
Bryan Penprase is the Vice President for Sponsored Research and External Academic Relations at Soka University of America. He is an astronomer, researcher…
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143. GC Talks with Nate Maynard: A Commitment to Positively Impact the Environment
Nate Maynard is an environmental consultant, advisor, and researcher. His focus is on energy, ocean, and waste issues. With eight years of experience working…
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142. HGSE Global Citizen: Colleen Tully: Advocating for Vulnerable Communities through Visual Arts Education and Trauma-Informed Care
Colleen Tully is an indigenous and latina educator who is an education advocate for undocumented students and refugee students in foster care. She works at the…
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141. GC Talks with Ryan Allen: Bringing Empathy into the Classroom
Ryan Allen is an Associate Professor of International and Comparative Education and Leadership at Soka University of America. Ryan has lived in different parts…
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140. HGSE Global Citizen: Abir Catovic: Islamist Faith as a Way to Take Responsibility for a Better World
Abir Catovic is the school founder of a K-12 faith-based school with over three decades of teaching experience. She started off her professional career as a…
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139. HGSE Global Citizens: Rebecca Liu: Deepening Our Local Roots to Branch Out Into the World
Rebecca Liu is the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies at Duke Kunshan University. She shares her passion for serving students from all over the world…
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138. HGSE Suji Pyun: Living with Intention and the Role of Mentorship
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Suji Pyun about her thoughts on global citizenship. Suji is an education consultant who has extensive teaching experience in…
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137. HGSE Global Citizen: Dani Zoorob: Centering the Work in Appreciation and Recognizing the Value in each Person
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Dani Zoorob about his thoughts on global citizenship. Dani is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and…
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136. HGSE Global Citizen: Abbie Steinbacher: Self-Regulation as a Literacy and the Power of Marketing
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Abbie Steinbacher about her thoughts on global citizenship. Abbie works in the tech world as a marketing manager. She is…
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135. HGSE Global Citizen: Alex del Carmen: Serving Communities with a Sense of Justice and Integrity
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Alex del Carmen about his thoughts on global citizenship. Alex is an Associate Dean and professor of criminology at Tarleton…
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134. HGSE Global Citizen: Lisa Galdino: Earning Trust in the Community with Heart
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Lisa Galdino about her thoughts on global citizenship. Lisa works with Head Start as a Talent Development Specialist. She…
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133. HGSE Global Citizen: Michelle Niska: Opening Yourself Up to New Possibilities
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Michelle Niska about her thoughts on global citizenship. Michelle works for the Minnesota Department of Education as an…
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132. HGSE Global Citizen: Salman Moti: The Importance of Asking Better Questions to Make Sense of the World
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Salman Moti about his thoughts on global citizenship. Salman is the Director of Health System Quality and Operational…
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131. HGSE Global Citizen: Peter Sagun: International School Leadership Should Be Contextual
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Peter Sagun about his thoughts on global citizenship. Peter is the PYP coordinator at a IB school in Nagoya, Japan. He has…
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130. HGSE Global Citizen: Zandra Pinnix: Showing Love at Home and Sharing it Abroad
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Zandra Pinnix about her thoughts on global citizenship. Zandra is a professor, biochemist and pre-health coach at the…
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129. HGSE Global Citizen:Yuen Ip: Creating Opportunity for Indigenous Accountants Through Equal Partnership
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Yuen Ip about his thoughts on global citizenship. Yuen is the chief executive officer at CPA Western School of Business. He…
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128. HGSE Global Citizen: William Yip: How Passion for Theater and Education Changes Everything
Today on the podcast, I spoke with William Yip about his thoughts on global citizenship. William is a theater director and drama teacher. He is originally from…
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127. HGSE Global Citizen: Muslimah Williams: Leading with Kindness and Generosity
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Muslimah Williams about her thoughts on global citizenship. Muslimah is an accessibility coordinator at Oberlin college. She…
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126. HGSE Global Citizen: Dr. Khalya Hopkins: On Living your Authentic Self, Showing Up for Others, and Knowing You Belong
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Dr. Khalya Hopkins about her thoughts on global citizenship. Khalya is a special education instructional coach for the NYC…
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125. HGSE Global Citizen: Rocio Mondragon Reyes: Representation matters and Serving Underrepresented Populations in Schools
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Rocio Mondragon Reyes about her thoughts on global citizenship. Rocio is a career development program lead in Sacramento…
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124. HGSE Global Citizen: Liz Hara: Spreading the Magic of Puppets and Play
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Liz Hara about her thoughts on global citizenship. Liz is a puppet builder and puppeteer for Sesame street. She also writes…
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123. HGSE Global Citizen: Mariah Nandyona: Growing Empathy and Care in School Communities
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Mariah Nandyona about her thoughts on global citizenship. Mariah is a school administrator in Uganda. She has a strong…
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122. HGSE Global Citizen: Dr. Timothy McCarthy: Brave Communication and Courage to Make a Brilliant History
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Dr. Timothy McCarthy about his thoughts on global citizenship. Tim is a professor at Harvard University in both the graduate…
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121. HGSE Global Citizen: Carolyn Siegel: Being a Cultural Ambassador and Guide for College-bound Students
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Carolyn Siegel about her thoughts on global citizenship. Carolyn is associate director of college counseling at a private…
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120. HGSE Global Citizen: James Austin: Upholding Responsibility and Respect to be a Global Leader
Today on the podcast, I spoke with James Austin about his thoughts on global citizenship. James is the assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations at a…
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119. HGSE Global Citizen: Dr. Irvin Scott: Making an Outsized Influence within the Classroom and the World
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Dr. Irvin Scott about his thoughts on global citizenship. Dr. Scott is a professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education…
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118. GC Talks with Dr Pete and Dr Theresa Nguyen: Building Trust within Communities as Medical Doctors
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Dr Peter and Theresa Nguyen about their thoughts on global citizenship. Dr Pete is a family medicine physician and Dr…
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117. HGSE Global Citizen: Jason Hill: Showing up for One’s Community and Engaging in Critical Inquiry around Belonging
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Jason Hill about his thoughts on global citizenship. Jason is a current student at Harvard Graduate School of Education in…
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116. HGSE Global Citizen: Anny Chan: Building Multiculturalism through Open Mindedness, Curiosity, and Resilience
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Anny Chan about her thoughts on global citizenship. Anny is currently a masters student at Harvard Graduate School of…
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115. GC Talks with Paula Franklin: Letting Students Know that What They Do Matters
Today on the podcast, I spoke with Paula Franklin about her thoughts on global citizenship. Paula is a US government and Global Politics teacher in Knoxville…