The Delaware College Scholars Podcast
Highlighting our scholars and successful people across all walks of life. We dive into their journeys and how they arrived where they are. Enjoy.
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 63
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Braxton Winston, Charlotte City Councilman
The Rundown
0:00 - Intro
5:00 - Life progression
9:30 - What is culture? Finding his place in college
14:30 - September 20, 2016 - the day that changed his life
22:00 - What can we do for students to make…
Tony Sutton, Principal at DRW College Prep
The Rundown
2:00 - Meeting one another at TFA
7:00 - Experiences growing up in Georgia
11:30 - Options after HS
13:00 - The moment when he learned that he could lead
17:00 - Turning down the boarding scho…
Jule Brown, CAA
On our 21st episode, we are joined by Jule Brown!
2:00 - Importance of Education
4:40 - Transferring from Dickinson to NYU
9:00 - Finding internship opportunities, standing out through this process
15:…
Jennevee Crespo, USI Consulting Group
Rundown
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Early HS years, trying to find yourself
6:00 - Turning point, power of teachers and "A Better Chance"
9:30 - Imposter Syndrome, Attending a PWI
13:00 - Pushing through when it …
Dr. Jeanita Pritchett, Founder & Leadership Coach at JSP Coaching and Consulting
0:00 - Intro
5:10 - Getting a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, journey to get her PhD
11:30 - Leaving the lab, starting STEAM Forward/Facilitate to Motivate
15:25 - Passion for helping others, influence of…
Nnana Amakiri, Incoming Resident at the Moran Eye Center
One of the original student advisors at DCS, Nnana Amakiri joins the pod! A true legend, Nnana shares his journey to and through medical school and offers some words of advice.
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Rebecca Nazario, VP of Medical Group Operations at ChristianaCare
On our 17th episode we are joined by Rebecca Nazario!
The Rundown
0:00 - Introduction
2:40 - Start in healthcare and how she grew her passion for what she does
11:30 - Finding your purpose in a professio…
Dr. Tony Alleyne, Executive Director & Founder of Delaware College Scholars
We are joined by the legend himself, Dr. Tony Alleyne!
The Rundown
0:00 - Intro to Dr. Alleyne
2:30 - Prep for Prep, HS journey at St. Andrew's School (SAS)
6:30 - Double consciousness while attending SA…
Dr. Laura Perna, University of Pennsylvania
On our 15th episode. we are joined by Dr. Laura Perna! Dr. Perna, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Founder of Penn’s GSE Aliance for Education, talks about her research, issues of…
Dr. David Conley, Center for Educational Policy Research Director at University of Oregon
On episode 14, we are joined by David Conley!
The Rundown
0-2:15, Intro to David
2:55-6:30, Arc of his career & why he got started in education/policy
7:30-13:40, What does it mean to be college ready? H…
Scholar Spotlight: Cierra DePrisco | Missouri Valley College
On our 13th episode, we had the pleasure to speak with Cohort 4 scholar and Lake Forest High School graduate Cierra DePrisco. Cierra talked about her love for cheer, choosing MVC and how she balances…
Janet Bonner, KIPP-Texas
On our latest episode, we are joined by Janet Bonner! Janet, who serves as the Director of College Counseling at KIPP, talks about her work with NASA, her work with KIPP and why she loves serving stu…
Scholar Spotlight: Damien Cook | Johnson & Wales University
We are joined by C3 scholar and William Penn HS graduate Damien Cook on our 11th episode! Damien, a Food & Service Management major at Johnson & Wales University, talks about where he developed his p…
Scholar Spotlight: Marwane Adlani | University of Delaware
On our tenth episode, we are joined by C2 scholar Marwane Adlani. Marwane, a senior at the University of Delaware, talks about his initial struggle with his major, how he navigated the internship pro…
STEM-Powered: Dymon Moore, Northrop Grumman
On our 4th and final episode of our STEM-Powered series, we are joined by Cohort 1 scholar Dymon Moore! Dymon, a software engineer at Northrop Grumman, talks about starting her own non-profit and why…
STEM-Powered: Kamela Smith, Christiana HealthCare System
On our third episode of our STEM-Powered series, we were fortunate to speak with Kamela Smith. Kamela, the Community Outreach Program Manager at Christiana HealthCare System, talks about what it mean…
STEM-Powered: Sigourney Bell, Black in Cancer
On the 2nd episode of our STEM-Powered series, we had the pleasure to speak with Sigourney Bell! Sigourney, a second year PhD student at the University of Cambridge and Co-Founder of Black in Cancer,…
STEM-Powered: Jakarda Varnado, NASA
In the first episode of our four-part series titled STEM-Powered, we chat with Jakarda Varnado! Jakarda, who serves as an instructional coach and education coordinator at NASA, talks about the barrie…
Scholar Spotlight: Charles Nyakundi | West Point
Cohort 4 scholar Charles Nyakundi talks about military life, overcoming doubt and why surrounding yourself with great friends is crucial. Subscribe, rate and review!
Eric Hutcherson, Universal Music Group
Episode four features Eric Hutcherson, the Executive Vice President, Chief People and Inclusion Officer at Universal Music Group. Eric talks to us about his work in the NBA, his decision to leave for…