In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Dr. Jeff Lambert, the Education Coordinator for Crisis Center North, a non-profit counseling and resource center for survivors of domestic violence located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jeff's role pertains to providing prevention education for youth and communities to inform them about services, resources, and learn how to develop healthy relationships. Dr. Jeff Lambert talks about his undergraduate and graduate background in Philosophy and how he truly had an interest in counseling and psychology as well as education during his studies. Listen to learn about community engagement, non-profit work, education, the importance of networking, using your skillset, and more!

Dr. Jeff Lambert is an alumnus from the University of Central Arkansas class of 2011, having graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy and Religious Studies. From there he went on to graduate from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a Masters in Philosophy in 2014 and a Doctorate in Philosophy in 2020.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Jeff Lambert PHD

Book mentioned about Community Engagement: Community Based Global Learning: The Theory and Practice of Ethical Engagement at Home and Abroad

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Dr. Jeremy Owoh, Superintendent of Schools for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District and former Deputy Superintendent of Little Rock School District. Dr. Jeremy Owoh shares about his role in education and how educators are leading and shaping the students around them everyday. Listen to learn about what effective leadership should look like, the need for good educators and leaders, growing within education, and more!

Dr. Jeremy Owoh is an alumnus from the University of Central Arkansas class of 2003, having received his Bachelors of Science degree in Education, and then went on to earn a Masters of Science in Education from UALR in 2005, an Eds in Educational Administration from UALR in 2008, an EdD in Administrative Leadership from Walden University in 2011, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration, among several other certifications.

Email:  [email protected]

Twitter: @DrJay_06

Instagram: @DrJay_06

LinkedIn: Dr. Jeremy Strickland Owoh

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Tab Townsell, who served as the Mayor of the City of Conway, Arkansas for 18 years and is currently the Executive Director of Metroplan the Central Arkansas Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Tab Townsell shares his experience of previously being a politician, working with people to find common ground, and his passion for community development. Listen to learn about how to get involved in politics, how to start taking an interest in planning and development, why being involved in your community matters, and more!

Tab Townsell is an alumnus of the University of Central Arkansas class of 1984, having received his Bachelors of Science degree in Political Science. He then went on to receive his MBA at Texas Christian University in 1986.

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: Tab Townsell

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Micaela Oeste, a professional opera singer engaged around the world who currently resides in Berlin, Germany.  Micaela’s schedule isn’t a typical 9-5, but she gets to see and go to places that are absolutely amazing and work with renowned opera singers. Micaela Oeste shares how she began her interest in music and singing, what COVID-19 has done to her ability to sing in the theatre, and how she trains her vocal chords to be prepared for a performance. Listen to hear what it’s like to be a professional opera singer, how to get started and stay motivated, to learn to be okay with criticism and failing, and more!

Micaela is an alumna from the University of Central Arkansas class of 2008 with a degree in music. She went on to attend Northwestern University receiving her Masters in vocal performance in 2010. Micaela has sung opera performances in places such as L.A Opera, Chicago Opera Theater, Valencia opera in Spain, Opera Monte-Carlo in Monaco and Polish National Opera. She also does concerts with Placido Domingo which has taken her to places such as Japan, China, Turkey, Oman, Ireland, Austria, Russia and Ukraine.

Instagram: @meeker18

Facebook: Micaela Oeste

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://micaelaoeste.com/

Freydis and Gudrid movie (post-production): IMDb

In today’s episode, Breeanne Carter talks with Joel Lookadoo, Arkansas’ Teacher of the Year for 2020, and an eighth year educator in Arkansas’s Springdale School District. Joel Lookadoo talks about what being the Arkansas Teacher of the Year for 2020 was like, how other educators played a role in his growth as a teacher, and how networking is key to success. Listen to learn about how to become a better teacher, how to be coachable, how to make connections, and more!

Joel Lookadoo is an alumnus of the University of Central Arkansas class of 2013, having received his Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University and is certified in English as a Second Language, PE/Health, and Building Administration.

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @CoachLookadoo

Instagram: @2020atoy

Facebook: 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Joel Lookadoo

LinkedIn: Joel Lookadoo

Noteworthy Networks Podcast serves to bring the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) student body and any other listeners career readiness advice from prominent, or rather “noteworthy” professionals who are alumni of UCA. Through enlightening interviews, host and Assistant Director of Outreach in Career Services at the University of Central Arkansas, Breeanne Carter, will share career advice from noteworthy UCA Alumni professionals along the way. Different career tips and tricks, their key motivations, how they have risen to the top, and more will be discussed. Listen to hear teaser audio from 6 UCA alumni whose interviews will come out this Fall 2021: Joel Lookadoo, Tab Townsell, Dr. Jeremy Owoh, Dr. Jeff Lambert, Corey Parks, and Micaela Oeste. Subscribe now so you don't miss these interviews when they release. 

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