How I Got Here

How I Got Here

By Jeremy ProperEducation
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How I Got Here episodes

  • Annie McGrath Illinois to The Don

    If you want to know more about Ms. McGrath and her journey from Illinois farm country, to FAU college of Education, all the way to the Hallow halls of The Don, and to winning Ms. South Florida Fair, come take a listen to this episode. Annie/Ms. McGrath will tell you how hard work in and out of the classroom actually paid off for her success.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Natalia Cooper The Don to HBCU
    Come take a listen to Natalia tell her story of how she made it all the way to Howard University. Natalia will explain her ups and downs, her success, and how it all turned from the LSATs to Public a policy work. Please take a moment to listen to her story. If your interested, please contact me for your turn to be interviewed and tell your story of How You Got Here.
    53 min
  • Raisa (Rasin) Karim Cosplay
    Did you ever want to do Cosplay? Have you ever wanted to create a character of your own? Do you like to sew? Come take a listen to how Raisa the Raisin was born. Raisa will tell you how she discovered her love of comic books, and cosplay along with finding the love her life (not in my class), in middle school. Come listen to how the love of learning, the love of the library, and the love of taking a chance has payed off for Raisa the Raisin. Come listen to how hard work from The Don, to FAU High School, to The University of Florida X2 (masters degree) that gave Raisa the chance at an amazing job in NYC, and it allows her the time to pursue her real dream of costume designs and Cosplay. As always, thank you for llistening.
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    1 hr 16 min
  • McGwire Fisher Rose Bowl
    Come take listen to how a kid who wanted to play baseball wound up in LA in charge of an 80,000 person Friendly tuneup World Cup game. McGwire will tell you about his journey form The Don all the way to UF, then to the bright lights of the World Cup stage in Los Angeles. This is a great inspirational story for anyone that comes to the realization that becoming a collegiate athlete may not happen, but other opportunities sure will. Come along for McGwire's journey and maybe he can open your eyes to a whole new way of being part of your favorite sport. And as always, thanks for listening
    1 hr 2 min
  • Nico Pita RobinHood
    Come take a listen to Nico tell his journey story of how he went from Club 128, to Boca Raton High School, to University of Florida for undergrad and masters degrees,  all the way to working for the newest and most interesting investing company to come along in a long time. Come listen as Nico talk about his favorite sport and how that it motivated him and gave him focus.
    1 hr 7 min
  • Trudi Durgy Bug Lady
    Did ya ever wanna study bugs? Well neither did Trudy. She wanted to be a vet, but realized that was not her bag. Come along and listen to the story that Trudy tells about leaving Club 128, to HS to The University of Florida, to changing majors, and finally finding her passion. Who knows, maybe this episode can change your mindset and direction. All it takes is one story to change your whole life.
    40 min
  • Marley Kimelman Lawyer
    Come take a journey on the ride that is Marley K. From Don Estridge Club 128, the baseball field, Boca High, to North Eastern University, to George Washington Law School, to being an Environmental Lawyer. If you wanted to know what takes to make out of high school, go to a prestigious university, and finally become a lawyer, this is your episode. Come listen as Marley tells you of his love of environmental studies that took him all the way to law school. Once again, thank you for listening and I hope this inspires you as much as it did me.
    52 min
  • Megan Rice The Don to AVP

    Come hear Megan tell her story for the Volleyball court of The Don, all the way to the Beach Volleyball Court of the AVP. Listen how Megan turned a love for Volleyball into a side hustle, and then to a life long obsession. Megan will tell you about her hard work in middle school, high school, then college, and finally becoming an engineer. Megan will tell you that hard work in and out of the classroom really payed off for her on and off the court. 

    58 min
  • Jazz Rivera SMCMS to Nasa
    Come and listen to Jazz tell his story form middle school, to High School, to the Army, and all the way to Nasa. Hold on, it is a bumpy ride to get to where he wants to be. This is a story of unwavering determination for success. If you ever thought your journey was difficult and next to impossible to achieve, come hear this tale. Jazz opens up about his family growing up, and his current support system. This is truly a story of inspiration, determination, and execution of a dream come true. As always, thank you for listening.
    1 hr 3 min
  • episode 2 Season 2 Eric Desroches Boca to Pharmacy School
    Come follow Eric on his journey from Don Estridge (2011) to West Boca Community HS (2015), to undergrad a UF (2019), U Tennessee Pharmacy School (currently). Eric shares his journey from the public library, and the early teachings of his mom, all the way to Pharmacy school. Eric will tell his story of having a twin sister, and all the help, positivity, and love they have for each other.  Eric explains the experience he and his sister had with Mom, and her early starts and push to excel in education by going to the public library. To the point that it became Eric's passion too. Eric will explain how hard work in and out of the classroom pays off. Please take a moment to hear to Erics Story.
    56 min

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This podcast is about students telling their stories of how they achieved their goals. They were once in my classroom, club 128, and now they're changing the world. If you want your dreams to come…