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Sep 30, 2025

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Sam Sochet is a retired high school principal who currently works as an educational mentor, coach, consultant, and community speaker.  He has been a member of the Syosset, NY, Library Board of Trustees since 2020 and currently serves as its Vice President.

Sam taught and led schools for over 3 decades, which...


Sep 23, 2025

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Rebecca Winthrop is a leading global authority on education, the director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. She is dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in life, work, and as an engaged citizen. She leads...


Sep 16, 2025

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None today; just me reflecting.

Summary

In this episode, I reflect on lessons I’ve drawn from Robert Redford’s film adaptation of A River Runs Through It and how they support my growth as a writer. At first, I loved the film for its beauty, but as a writer, I later returned to it as...


Sep 9, 2025

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Sarah Elkins is a keynote speaker, Gallup StrengthsFinder coach, and the author and podcast host of Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will. She is the principal at Elkins’ Consulting. She is the organizing genius behind the annual No Longer Virtual Summit, a small business summit for those...


Sep 2, 2025

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Dr. Constantino “Costa” Aguilar is a distinguished educational leader with over 29 years of transformative service in public education. Throughout his dynamic career, Dr. Aguilar has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to student success and organizational excellence, serving in a wide range of leadership...