Learn, Grow, Thrive: Sparking Connections in Education.

Learn, Grow, Thrive: Sparking Connections in Education.

Welcome to Learn, Grow, Thrive: Sparking Connections in Education, the podcast dedicated to transforming education through the power of community. We share local partnerships, meet local people, and explore how schools, community organizations, and passionate individuals can join forces to amplify their collective impact. By leveraging resources, nurturing relationships, and building meaningful partnerships, local educational agencies (LEAs) can enhance student success and widen opportunities for all. Tune in as we share inspiring stories, practical insights, and powerful conversations that highlight the importance of community engagement in shaping a brighter future for our students. Let's learn, grow, and thrive together!

Episodes

March 12, 2025 16 mins

SaulPaul is a 3x GRAMMY Nominated Musician with a Message. He has also presented 3 TEDx Talks, performed at the Kennedy Center for Performing Ats and been featured on America's Got Talent. His life story of transitioning from tragedy to triumph has been told on screen via the documentary Tower to Tower as well as via his memoir Be The Change.

Recognizing an inherent responsibility to give back, SaulPaul founded the SaulPaul Fou...

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Javier Sanchez is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in developing effective strategies for youth and community mobilization. His experience and expertise come from more than 20 years of work with the Youth to Youth International Program. Javier specializes in helping teens and their adult allies develop strategies tor relevant, effective and sustainable community impact. In 2003 he was awarded the Robert Wo...

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March 12, 2025 27 mins

Ashanti Branch, born and raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, California, took the road less traveled to get out of the ghetto and attended one of California’s premier engineering colleges, California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. Ashanti studied Civil Engineering and worked as a construction project manager in his first career. After tutoring struggling students and realizing his true passion was teaching, Mr. Branch ...

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February 12, 2025 38 mins

Episode 3 features an interview with Steward Pimienta (Travis Credit Union) and Kim Lane (Solano County Office of Education Program Manager, College and Career Readiness).  This episode focuses on financial literacy and the partnership between Travis Credit Union and Solano County Office of Education.

https://www.traviscu.org/

https://www.solanocoe.net/

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November 18, 2024 29 mins

Episode 2: Featuring an interview with Michael Muir from Access Adventure.  Michael shares his experiences working with SCOE's neurodiverse students and the partnership between the two organizations bringing the outdoors and equine experiences into the learning environment.

Access Adventure's mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and other underserved community members by providing outdoor re...

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October 28, 2024 23 mins

In our first episode, we interview Joey Travolta (Inclusion Films) and Kesha Lovett (Solano County Office of Education Manager, Workforce Development). They talk about the partnership between the two organizations focusing on Film Camp and the Red Carpet Premiere.

Red Carpet Premiere 2024 photos:  https://solanocoe.smugmug.com/2024-Red-Carpet-Premiere

Film Camp 2024 photos:  https://solanocoe.smugmug.com/2024FilmC...

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