In this episode, I caught up with Ryan Collins, who was a former 10th grade student of mine going back to the Spring of 2020. Listen in as we talk hockey, teaching, college, broadcasting, and of course, chicken nuggets.

Ryan's Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5Nr2LwKlgT3OaelJo86qbL?si=158b2094cabe46db

Ithaca Radio:

https://wicb.org

We are back after a two-year hiatus! In this episode, I sat down with Jonathan Chiaramonte, who I’ve known for about twelve years now. He’s the kind of guy that leaves a positive lasting impression on all the students who walk through his door. Being a peer-education teacher at our school, Mr. Chiaramonte knows a thing or two about building self-esteem and knocking down the walls that we’ve been putting up since the pandemic. Together, we hope to bring you some positivity and advice for how to get through whatever personal challenges you may be facing.

In this long-overdue episode of the Chicken Nugget Day Podcast, I sat down with Carter Bentivenga, who is a Sachem alum from the class of 2019. Carter and I talk New York Islanders hockey, broadcast journalism, getting through high school, and finding things that you’re passionate about doing.

Links to topics discussed in this show:

Connecticut School of Broadcasting: https://gocsb.com

Stony Brook School of Journalism: https://www.stonybrook.edu/journalism/

90.1FM WSHR “The Arrow”: https://gocsb.com

Four Stripes on Ice Podcast: https://anchor.fm/fourstripesonicepod/

Four Stripes on Ice Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourstripesonice/

Anchor Podcast Hosting: https://anchor.fm

In this episode of the Chicken Nugget Day Podcast, I brought on my longtime college friend Jennifer Martinez to reminisce about our time at Stony Brook University, as well as to compare living and teaching in New York and in Texas.

In this episode, I sat down with pro drummer and Sachem North grad Frankie D'Esposito. Together we talked music, advice for students, and of course, fast food!

Topics referenced in this episode:

Brand of Julez Band

Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Neil Peart's Drumming

In this episode, I am honored to be joined by Tony Varajao, the chairperson of the Social Studies department of Sachem High School East. Mr. Varajao is retiring at the end of this school year after thirty-seven years of service to the Sachem community. He has been an inspiration to me in my teaching journey, and also to countless others. Enjoy this very special episode as we talk fast food (of course), share stories, and offer advice for new teachers, or to those exploring a possible career in education.

In this episode, I had a chat with Marcus Rivera, who was a student in my 9th grade Global History class during my very first year of teaching. Marcus will tell you about how he overcame his academic and social challenges as a student and launched himself on a path to success and to owning his own business. Also, tune in to hear about the time I bought Marcus Chinese food as an incentive to study and succeed on a test.

East Coast Octane on Instagram

Mr. Cellini's YouTube Channel

Mr. Cellini on Instagram

Mr. Cellini on Twitter

In this episode, I sat down with Stephanie Wood, who was a former student of mine from the 2012-2013 school year. Together, we discuss why we wanted to become teachers, the challenges associated with the job, and the journey in college to meet all the requirements necessary to get a classroom of your own. Despite the challenges of teaching in the era of COVID, it's still an amazing career choice, and the only one for me. 

Mr. Cellini on YouTube

Mr. Cellini on Instagram

Mr. Cellini on Twitter

As we enter 2021, it's important to reflect on our accomplishments in the past year and set new goals as we move forward. Be proud! You have achieved so much this year, whether you recognize it or not! 

Article referenced in this episode: https://milenarangelov.medium.com/10-interesting-new-year-reflection-questions-now-is-the-perfect-time-b2a1dbaa07d2

On this week’s show, I'm joined by Alyssa Soto, who is another former student of mine from the Sachem East class of 2019. Our conversation ranged from music, to cooking, and from making the adjustment from high school to college. Alyssa is pursuing a degree in nursing, so if that’s a field of study that interests you, you’ll definitely get a lot out of this episode.

Show Notes:

School of Nursing at Suffolk Community College: https://www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/majors-and-programs/nursing/

School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Molloy College: https://www.molloy.edu/academics/schools/barbara-h-hagan-school-of-nursing-and-health-sciences

Eastern Suffolk BOCES Practical Nursing Program: https://www.esboces.org/practicalnursing

Western Suffolk BOCES Practical Nursing Program: https://www.wsboces.org/fulltime/practical-nursing/

How to Handle the Transition from High School to College: https://www.educationcorner.com/transition-high-school-college.html

How to Meditate: https://www.mindful.org/how-to-meditate/

Meditation for Beginners: https://www.headspace.com/meditation/meditation-for-beginners

Lecture Notes: Note-Taking Tips That Really Work: https://www.oxbridgeessays.com/blog/master-lecture-notes-tips-really-work/

Daughty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5P5FTygHyx2G57oszR3Wot?si=aWVXV6gjQ7qJnur3gEs_3w

Daughty on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/daughtry/748174

Pink Floyd on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0k17h0D3J5VfsdmQ1iZtE9

Pink Floyd on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pink-floyd/487143

Amy Winehouse on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Q192DXotxtaysaqNPy5yR

Amy Winehouse on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/amy-winehouse/13125609