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Leaders of Today: Teen to Titan

Showcasing the voices of the teens of our current leaders

Lorraine Speaks with Tanya Hart

From Struggles to Success: Tanya Hart's Inspiring Journey

    Lorraine Speaks with Naomi Andricks

    Unmasking Resilience: Naomi Andrick's Journey to Thive

      Lorraine Speaks with Brady Barre

      Quiet Strength: Brady Barre on Inclusive Leadership and Identity

        Lorraine Speaks with Katie Grimes

        How Katie Grimes Turned Bullying, Body Shame, and Trauma into Bold Leadership

          Lorraine Speaks with Olivia Howell

          The Moment that Changed Everything: Olivia Howell's Rise into Leadership

            Lorraine Speaks with Courtney Perron

            Courtney Perron: Mentorship, Leadership & Immigrant Youth

              Lorraine Speaks with Robert Lewis

              Turning Pain Into Purpose with Robert Lewis

                Lorraine Speaks with Kim Russell Part 1

                From Abandonment to Navigating  Her Adoption with Kim Russell 

                  Lorraine Speaks with Kim Russell Part 2

                  From Survival to Safe Spaces What Kim Russell's Teachers Should Have Known

                    Lorraine Speaks with Tanya Hart

                    From Struggles to Success: Tanya Hart's Inspiring Journey

                      Lorraine Speaks with Nikki Innocent

                      Embracing Authenticity: Nikki Innocent on Leadership and Overcoming 'Otherness

                        Lorraine Speaks with Chelsea Fournier

                        Trusting Your Intuition: Lessons from Chelsea Fournier

                          Lorraine Speaks with Brittney Ezell

                          Teen Leadership and Parental Involvement: Insights with Dr. Brittney Ezell

                            Lorraine Speaks with Jenny O'Dell

                            Building Resilience & Tenderness: Jenny O’Dell’s Journey from Survival to Self-Discovery

                              Lorraine Speaks with Victoria Carrington

                              Embracing Authenticity: Victoria's Confidence Journey and Teachers' Impact

                                Lorraine Speaks with Colleen Norris

                                Healing Through Resilience: A Conversation with Colleen Norris

                                  Lorraine Speaks with Noel Foy

                                  Rewiring Anxiety: A Neuro Educator’s Guide to Confidence, Coping, and Change with Noel Foy

                                    Lorraine Speaks with Julie Costa

                                    Resilience Through Adversity: Julie Costa's Story

                                      Lorraine Speaks with Alisha Lunsford

                                      Talking Openly – Navigating Health, Bodies, and Tough Conversations with Alisha Lunsford

                                        Lorraine Speaks with Diane Sorensen

                                        From Loneliness to Leadership: Diane Sorensen’s Journey of Self-Worth and Connection

                                          Lorraine Speaks with Leesh Pike

                                          Redefining Strength – Leesh Pike on Overcoming, Empowering, and Aligning with Purpose

                                            Lorraine Speaks with Tim Powers

                                            Embracing Student Voices and Building Leadership with Tim Powers

                                              Lorraine Speaks with Olivia Howell

                                              From Transitions to Leadership: Olivia Howell’s Journey & the Power of Fresh Starts

                                                Lorraine Speaks with Courtney Perron

                                                Empowering Youth Through Leadership and Mentorship with Courtney Perron from the Center for New Americans

                                                  Lorraine Speaks with Erin Snow

                                                  Finding Your Voice: Erin Snow's Journey & the Seacoast Listening Lounge

                                                    Lorraine Speaks with Calvin Lawrence

                                                    Becoming 'The Happy Leader': Calvin Lawrence's Journey of Self-Discovery, Mentorship, and Positivity in Leadership

                                                      Lorraine Speaks with Bryant Mitchell

                                                      From Athlete to Coach: Building Character, Embracing Failure, and Leading with Purpose Bryant Mitchell's Story

                                                        Lorraine Speaks with Anika Davis

                                                        Exploring Leadership, Mentorship, and Impact with Dr. Anika Davis

                                                          Lorraine Speaks with Meg O'Neil

                                                          Navigating Neurodiversity, Leadership, and Identity with Meg O’Neil

                                                            Lorraine Speaks with Justine Beauregard

                                                            Embracing Leadership, Authenticity, and Self-Discovery with Justine Beauregard

                                                              Lorraine Speaks with Jamie Buzzelle

                                                              Parenting with Purpose: Connection, Resilience, and Navigating Adolescence with Jamie Buzzelle

                                                                Lorraine Speaks with Kamini Woods

                                                                From Perfectionism to Purpose: Kamini Wood’s Journey in Leadership Development

                                                                  Lorraine Speaks with Whitney Cardosi

                                                                  From Self-Doubt to Nutrition Advocate: Whitney Cardosi’s Journey to Wellness

                                                                    Lorraine Speaks with Cassie Crosby

                                                                    From Rebel to Resilient Leader: Cassie Crosby's Journey to Empowering Change

                                                                      Lorraine Speaks with Pastor Dawn Adams

                                                                      Embracing Change and Discovering Your True Calling: A Conversation with Reverend Dawn Adams

                                                                        Lorraine Speaks with Keyana Cellucci

                                                                        Are you a Leader or a Follower? Redefining Leadership with Keyana Cellucci

                                                                          Lorraine Speaks with Students on AI

                                                                          Exploring Student Use of AI in the Classroom

                                                                          Hear what students have to say about AI use.

                                                                            Lorraine Speaks

                                                                            Train the Trainer - a Model for every classroom

                                                                            How Peer not Fears supports young teen leadership development, using the train-the-trainer model

                                                                              Lorraine Speaks

                                                                              Empowering Young Teens with Leadership

                                                                              Why leadership is essential for teens BEFORE they get to their junior years of high school and beyond!

                                                                                Lorraine Speaks

                                                                                Wearing Masks

                                                                                Why the name we use matters!

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                                                                                Kelina

                                                                                Making sure all students get what they need

                                                                                Making friends and learning who we are is challenging as any age.

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                                                                                Oakley

                                                                                Overcoming Obstacles you didn't choose

                                                                                How do we support schools and communities to develop programming that supports the needs of all - by listening! 

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                                                                                Cristina Marcello

                                                                                Podcast Professional

                                                                                Why the name we use matters!

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                                                                                Friendship Coach and Podcast Host

                                                                                Making friends and learning who we are is challenging as any age.

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                                                                                Community and School Consultant

                                                                                How do we support schools and communities to develop programming that supports the needs of all - by listening! 

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                                                                                Kaitlyn

                                                                                Defining Learning

                                                                                Anxiety is becoming a common thread for our students - how do we support them in our classrooms?

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                                                                                Highly Sensitive Students

                                                                                Learning how the stimuli in our classrooms impact learning for students.

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                                                                                Podcast Host and School Consultant

                                                                                Tapping into our student's interests and Authentic Assessment engages and challenges our beliefs about students

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                                                                                Izaiah Phil

                                                                                Why I didn't see myself as a leader

                                                                                Students do not see themselves as leaders, sometimes we need to nudge them into leadership.

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                                                                                Lorraine Speaks

                                                                                Learning from students

                                                                                Understanding classroom management. 

                                                                                  Shane Lawrence

                                                                                  School Educator

                                                                                  If we open our hands our students will be drawn in! This takes courage!

                                                                                    Ross Leppala

                                                                                    Project UnchainED Podcast  Host

                                                                                    Bullies impact us in long-lasting ways - how does bullying follow you as an adult

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                                                                                    Learning from students

                                                                                    Celebrate how we all learn differently!

                                                                                      Dr. Joseph Williams III

                                                                                      School Adminstrator

                                                                                      “Students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care about them.”

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                                                                                      Shriya and Julia

                                                                                      Almost Average Podcast  Co-Host

                                                                                      Podcast Co-hosts share - finding their voice, learning to meld their habits in working together

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                                                                                      Lorraine Speaks

                                                                                      Learning from students

                                                                                      The Value of Inclusion

                                                                                        Authentic Learning Educator 

                                                                                        As an educator, we need to care more about the student as an individual than as a student - Authentic Learning is the Key

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                                                                                        The Life Shift Podcast Host

                                                                                        How does the Human Connection show up in our classrooms

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                                                                                        Abigail 

                                                                                        Manic Pixie Podcast Host

                                                                                        A curious student talks about uncovering her passion and not feeling driven to talk the conventional path

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                                                                                        Learning from students

                                                                                        Putting student advice into practice: Mental Health

                                                                                          Maggie Doyle

                                                                                          Junior High School Student

                                                                                          Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It's the courage to continue that counts

                                                                                          Maddie Carmichael

                                                                                          Three Season Athlete High School Senior

                                                                                          Student-athlete shares about mental health, academic challenges, making choices after high school, and much more

                                                                                          Kiana Perkins

                                                                                          Change Agent and Advocate

                                                                                          Sometimes we need to understand the behavior as the method of communication from our students

                                                                                          Abeer A.

                                                                                          Student From Oman

                                                                                          Gain some new understandings about being a student from another country

                                                                                            Analisa Davis

                                                                                            Published Author and NAACP student member

                                                                                            How this smart student describes intelligence in one area is celebrated over others

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                                                                                            Ellery Gnazzo

                                                                                            High School Junior

                                                                                            How can educators celebrate each student’s strengths and weaknesses

                                                                                              Olivia Grace Barnes

                                                                                              High School Graduate Business Owner

                                                                                              The road less traveled - how a student changed the course of her own learning.

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                                                                                              Gabby  Harper

                                                                                              High School Sophomore

                                                                                              This confident student shares the experience of moving to another country under the notion of having a choice.

                                                                                                Beck Scott Brown

                                                                                                A Trans Man

                                                                                                A former student shares how I and other educators can open doors for students to feel seen in the classroom.

                                                                                                He encourages anyone on their journey to reach out for an ally

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