Episode 12 EPISODE 12: A love for life-long learning The age-old question “what do you want to be when you grow up?” is too definitive… your career should not be treated as a destination, but rather grow as your skills and interests evolve. Nick Scarnato, Johnson College alumni and Executive Vice President of New

Episode 11 EPISODE 11: Episode 11: All in this together It takes a leader to unite people, and when many join together with good intentions, amazing things can be accomplished. Join host Dr. Katie Leonard as she invites Michele Bannon, City Clerk for the city of Carbondale, to reflect on her 27 year career

Episode 10 EPISODE 10: Episode 10: Neighbors Helping Neighbors When people work together, great things can happen! Join host Dr. Katie Leonard as she invites Jim Wansacz, the Executive Director of the Scranton Lackawanna Human Development Agency, to discuss the local partnerships and volunteer work that continues to impact our community. For the past

Episode 9 EPISODE 9: Episode 9: The Importance of Black History in Scranton The history of the African American population in Scranton has gone largely ignored for a long time. Join host Dr. Katie Leonard as she invites Black Scranton Project founder, Glynis Johns, to share the uncovering of Black history in

Episode 8 EPISODE 8: The Northeastern Pennsylvania Community Find out how two prominent Northeastern Pennsylvania figures decided to grow roots right here in NEPA after moving here. Join host Dr. Katie Leonard as she invites Ryan Leckey, Emmy winning TV personality of WNEP, to share their experiences moving to Northeastern Pennsylvania along

Episode 7 EPISODE 7: The Pandemic’s Influence on Healthcare and Mental Health This pandemic has taught us that our health depends on each other and that we are stronger together. Join host Dr. Katie Leonard as she invites LaTida Smith, President and CEO of the Moses Taylor Foundation, to share her insight on

Episode 6 EPISODE 6: Skilled Technicians are In-Demand You might not think about the importance of strong communication skills and the mastering of emotional soft skills, but these traits are valued by all employers and surprisingly useful in the auto-industry. Join host Dr. Katie Leonard, as she invites Darryl Jayne, General Manager at

Episode 5 EPISODE 5: Growing Opportunities for the HVAC Trade Heating Ventilation and Air Condition plays a major role in the comfort of our everyday lives. Join host Dr. Katie Leonard as she speaks with guest Steve Midura, from Johnson Controls. They discuss the effects that COVID-19 has had on the industry

Episode 4 EPISODE 4: Information Technology and It's Effect On Our Lives Information technology is all around and impacts everything we do. Dr. Katie Leonard hosts Matt Cirba, Johnson College’s Computer Information Technology Instructor, where they will discuss how educators rely on technology to interact with students throughout the pandemic and how it

Episode 4 EPISODE 4: Information Technology and It's Effect On Our Lives Information technology is all around and impacts everything we do. Dr. Katie Leonard hosts Matt Cirba, Johnson College’s Computer Information Technology Instructor, where they will discuss how educators rely on technology to interact with students throughout the pandemic and how it