1363 and Me

The end has come! The podcast concludes with some closing reflections from Krishna and Palacios. They chat it up about how the podcast evolved over time and what it has meant to each of them during the last ten months. It's been an incredible ride.

A special thanks goes out to all the guests that were on the show. You made it memorable.

In this special bonus episode, Krishna and Palacios sit down to talk with the founding principal of the Bronx Center for Science and Mathematics, Mr. Edward Tom. He has been our school's leader for the last 16 years and has reached the end of his journey with us. But before he parts ways with BCSM and begins his next chapter, we grabbed him for an impromptu conversation at the well-known (and well-worn) round table that resides in the middle of his office. With him saying goodbye, there was a lot for us all to reflect on. We hope this episode helps to capture this unique moment in BCSM history. 

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In this episode, Special Education teacher Ms. Brennen joins Krishna and Palacios for an end-of-year chat. She's wrapping her first year of teaching and has already made big waves at BCSM. She's smart, passionate, and kind -- and our conversation reflected this. We hope you enjoy. 

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We want to hear from you. If you have feedback or want to reach out to Krishna or Palacios about the podcast, get at us! Email: [email protected]

In this episode, one-half of our college and career guidance team joins Krishna and Palacios for a conversation. She talks openly about her roots in both the Dominican Republic and NYC, the future of high-stakes testing, and her passion for helping our students craft their post-secondary lives. She also drops some good book recommendations! 

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We want to hear from you. If you have feedback or want to reach out to Krishna or Palacios about the podcast, get at us! Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Ruben Delgado joins Krishna and Palacios. As the fireman of our building and a key member of the custodian team, Ruben has been taking care of 1363 Fulton Ave since before BCSM. He is living, breathing history here at school. He brings this history with him to our conversation along with plenty of other personal stories that allowed us to learn a lot more about him. 

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Do you prefer the beach or the mountain? 

That question is one of the many topics of discussion in this episode featuring Ms. Riley, one of the Spanish teachers at BCSM. She's a firm believer in learning from and with her students, has had a wealth of professional experiences, and has become an indelible piece of the BCSM community. The discussion was interesting and fun...and even brought out some fire in Krishna near the end.

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We want to hear from you. If you have feedback or want to reach out to Krishna or Palacios about the podcast, get at us! Email: [email protected]

It's a reunion unlike any other! In this special episode, Krishna reconnects with one his biggest influences -- his high school band director, Mr. Alfred Dentino.  


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Mr. Luna joins the podcast family! He wears many hats in our community and has lots of experience. He talks openly about himself, our school, and what BCSM means to him. He's a BCSM mainstay and a fierce advocate for our students. He's all about selflessness and shared leadership. We hope you enjoy the conversation -- we didn't want it to end!

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We want to hear from you. If you have feedback or want to reach out to Krishna or Palacios about the podcast, get at us! Email: [email protected]

In this episode, BCSM alum Ryachell Velez joins Krishna and Palacios to chat. She graduated from BCSM in 2014, has supported the College and Career Office as a coach since 2015, and is now a full-time staff member. She brings a unique student-turned-staff perspective, a deep love for research and service, and a craving to help students to our community. We had a great conversation with Raychell about her years at BCSM as well as her life beyond 1363 Fulton Avenue. We hope you enjoy.

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We want to hear from you. If you have feedback or want to reach out to Krishna or Palacios about the podcast, get at us! Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Mr. Lowenhaupt becomes the latest BCSM staff member to join the 1363 and Me family. He's a long-time teacher at our school who has worn seemingly countless hats throughout his tenure at BCSM. He's reflective, humble, and tells some of the best jokes around. He even shares a few of them with Krishna and Palacios!

As he sits to chat about all things school and life, we hope you enjoy this close look into someone who plays a pivotal role in the BCSM community. 

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We want to hear from you. If you have feedback or want to reach out to Krishna or Palacios about the podcast, get at us! Email: [email protected]