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Episode 18: When the Student Becomes the Teacher with Marylene
Today’s guest on Daraja Means Bridge is a Darja Academy original; she began her journey alongside host Jason Doherty in the first pioneer class at the academy, she as a student and he as an educator. Now, Marylene holds a university degree and has returned to the school as a history educator. She takes pride in bolstering the courage of new interviewees and students each year, actively participating in their difficult but deeply rewarding seasonal interviews.
Join them in their discussion today about how one girl’s desire to have a better life has now affected highschool girls for years, the power of Daraja’s WISH program, and about why Jason swears in all honesty that Marylene is one of his favorite people
3 Key Takeaways:
- How Marylene’s education at Daraja created a domino effect as she returned with a degree to the school
- The power of Daraja’s WISH class to young women who are used to being suppressed
- Marylene’s most impactful memory of student interviews
Special Thanks to Salvador Santana for the use of his song, “Rise Up,” in our podcast!
About Daraja Academy and the Podcast:
Jason and Jenni Doherty are the founders of Daraja Academy and parents to 115 current students and many alumni. Jenni comes from a family of eight children and is the first woman in her family to go to university. Jason comes from a family of five, and his passion is education.
When Jason and Jenni Doherty – educators from the Bay Area – visited Kenya in 2006, they were struck by the degree that gender determined opportunity. For families living in deep poverty, access to education was already limited, but sons were still far more likely to attend secondary school than daughters. Girls were being left behind. Thus, they started Daraja Academy.
Daraja Academy is a boarding secondary school for Kenyan girls with top academic scores and exceptional leadership skills but without the means to continue their education. The academy provides shelter, food, healthcare, and counseling services so students may focus on their academic and personal potential without the everyday barriers they would otherwise face.
Their groundbreaking educational model has generated a community of students filled with intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn. Through this podcast, we get to know the stories of the girls of Daraja, Daraja Academy, and all the incredible people that support and strengthen Daraja.
Connect with Daraja Means Bridge:
Website:https://www.daraja-academy.org/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/daraja-academy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-doherty-baa9735a/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DarajaAcademy
Twitter:https://twitter.com/darajaacademy
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/darajaacademy/
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQiWAdnakahyCnRlvWzoSA
Email:[email protected]
Be her bridge! Donate to girls' education in Kenya:
https://www.daraja-academy.org/donate/
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By Jason DohertyToday’s guest on Daraja Means Bridge is a Darja Academy original; she began her journey alongside host Jason Doherty in the first pioneer class at the academy, she as a student and he as an educator. Now, Marylene holds a university degree and has returned to the school as a history educator. She takes pride in bolstering the courage of new interviewees and students each year, actively participating in their difficult but deeply rewarding seasonal interviews.
Join them in their discussion today about how one girl’s desire to have a better life has now affected highschool girls for years, the power of Daraja’s WISH program, and about why Jason swears in all honesty that Marylene is one of his favorite people
3 Key Takeaways:
- How Marylene’s education at Daraja created a domino effect as she returned with a degree to the school
- The power of Daraja’s WISH class to young women who are used to being suppressed
- Marylene’s most impactful memory of student interviews
Special Thanks to Salvador Santana for the use of his song, “Rise Up,” in our podcast!
About Daraja Academy and the Podcast:
Jason and Jenni Doherty are the founders of Daraja Academy and parents to 115 current students and many alumni. Jenni comes from a family of eight children and is the first woman in her family to go to university. Jason comes from a family of five, and his passion is education.
When Jason and Jenni Doherty – educators from the Bay Area – visited Kenya in 2006, they were struck by the degree that gender determined opportunity. For families living in deep poverty, access to education was already limited, but sons were still far more likely to attend secondary school than daughters. Girls were being left behind. Thus, they started Daraja Academy.
Daraja Academy is a boarding secondary school for Kenyan girls with top academic scores and exceptional leadership skills but without the means to continue their education. The academy provides shelter, food, healthcare, and counseling services so students may focus on their academic and personal potential without the everyday barriers they would otherwise face.
Their groundbreaking educational model has generated a community of students filled with intellectual curiosity and a hunger to learn. Through this podcast, we get to know the stories of the girls of Daraja, Daraja Academy, and all the incredible people that support and strengthen Daraja.
Connect with Daraja Means Bridge:
Website:https://www.daraja-academy.org/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/daraja-academy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-doherty-baa9735a/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DarajaAcademy
Twitter:https://twitter.com/darajaacademy
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/darajaacademy/
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtQiWAdnakahyCnRlvWzoSA
Email:[email protected]
Be her bridge! Donate to girls' education in Kenya:
https://www.daraja-academy.org/donate/
SUPPORT MARTHA'S EDUCATION
Do