After meeting Alex, I knew he was well beyond his years.  I enjoyed every conversation I had with Alex this past year.  He is a leader without needing a title, and I am grateful to have had an opportunity to get to know him, and capture his ideas about homework and developing student curiosity.

In the first episode of Season 2 we meet Yawa, an African refugee, who has made it on her own in America.  She came as a five year old, and now spends time with youth in New Hampshire, who are like her.  There is so much that you will learn from her, whether you are an educator, a student, or an listener following me for other reasons.  I enjoyed my conversation with Yawa so much.

You can follow her on linked in @Yawa Asante or instagram Minimal African.

Find out what will be shared in the upcoming season of Unimagined!

Launching Aug 3, 2022

In this interview we speak with Jada Combs who began high school during COVID. Some of her hobbies include cheerleading, reading, baking, and listening to music.  She is currently a sophomore an all star cheerleader and recently joined the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).

Mitchell is currently in 8th grade who loves science.  He is involved in Boy Scouts and the local swim and dive team.  From our interview you may hear his interests, which include gaming and arts, spending time with friends and family.

Brianna is a longtime robotics enthusiast, participating in FIRST Robotics for years. She also enjoys music, playing Clarinet and Saxophone. In her free time, she plays video games and enjoys making videos. She is currently studying Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic institute, and interning with New England FIRST. She hopes to share her experiences being neurodivergent while trying to thrive in a world designed for those who are neurotypical, and share how others can help.

In this episode Emma shares her experience being the tech support for professors who had to switch to an online platform, but how it became so much more.  She partnered with professors to add something from the student's perspective, they worked to develop an strong online curriculum together.  It was so inspiring to hear the courage and vulnerability the teachers took in working with a student.  I hope more institutions embrace such a practice.

Emma Trumble is a John Stark graduate and a student at Bishop’s University in Quebec in their “Sports Studies” program. Outside of classes she works for her university’s OLTC program. In this role she helps professors reimagine 21st century liberal education using technology. A fun fact about her is that she is a competitive jump roper!"

Addy has been writing a local newsletter for almost a year and in doing so she caught my eye.  She is the same age as my son (13), and her ability to find a path to use her voice during a time when many students were lost as icons on a screen.

Desiree Alam is a Lebanese fourth year medical student. She lives in Baskinta, a village in Mount Lebanon with her family.  I met Desiree when she came to our small New Hampshire school. She was a wonderful addition to our community, and as you can hear from her interview she gained a lot from her experience. 

My dear friend Christian shares his experience and advice about how to engage a student like him, who struggles with the mundane.  We often miss the wonderful qualities of students who act up in class, because we are so focused on getting them to focus.  I love his story, and to be honest with you, I almost missed his leadership skills.  He was a dull stone that needed some polishing, and I am so grateful we worked together to find his shine!  I do hope he pursues the direction of education, what a great role model for young students like him!