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The Transition to College
SEPTEMBER 02, 2021
In this episode Alex is joined by Dana Ponsky of Dana Ponsky Consulting.  Dana has an extensive background in college transition, after heading orientation and transition programs at several major colleges.  She gradually shifted to college consulting, which she has done for 20 years...
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Keys to Developing a Great College List
AUGUST 19, 2021
In this episode, the premiere episode of The Highway to Higher Ed, Alex is joined by Rana Slosberg of Slosberg College Solutions.  Rana has been in College Consulting for ten years, inspired by the college search of her own daughter who ended up at MIT.  In her ten years, she has vis...
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Managing Anxiety Through Tactical Learning Solutions
APRIL 15, 2021
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex is joined by Becky Rabassa, Executive Director of Links Academy, an adaptable, interactive and supportive school for students in Grades 6-12. She is also a licensed clinical social worker with over thirty years of experience in social service organiz...
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Integrating Social Emotional Learning into Education
MARCH 25, 2021
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex is joined by Maggie Gregory, Head of School at Fusion Academy. Fusion is  a unique private school that focuses on personalized learning plans and motivating their students by creating emotionally safe learning environments. Alex and Maggie discu...
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Mindfulness, Meditation & Mental Health: Helping our Children Thrive
MARCH 11, 2021
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex speaks to Amy Syed. Amy is a parent, a public speaker, a life coach and founder of the Quantum Genius program, a 12 week journey she developed to help any human reach their full potential and unleash the genius within. She has a long history working ...
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Entrepreneurship - The Key To Education?
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex speaks to Maria Locker. Starting her career as an elementary school teacher, Maria is no stranger to the educational system. However, as both a teacher and a mom, she began to notice an opportunity for moms everywhere to take ownership of their ca...
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Transforming Education Through Immersive Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex speaks to Micah Shippe. As a middle school teacher, technology trainer, author and professor, Micah is on the cutting edge of education technology and has spent his career studying methods of implementing innovative solutions into education enviro...
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Overcoming Anxiety Cycles at Home
JANUARY 28, 2021
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex speaks to Dina Cooper. Dina is the author of “Smart Parenting – How to Develop Your Child’s Mindset, Resilience and Courage for the Future of Work,” and the founder of “Parent as Leader” sessions that focus on cultivating leadership within parents...
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Shaping the Future through Ed Tech
JANUARY 14, 2021
On this episode of Graduating Anxiety, Alex speaks to Christina Perdikoulias, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Digital Ed, a platform dedicated to shaping the world through digital learning-- specifically for STEM subjects. As the world has shifted heavily to online learning, it...
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Speaking to the Students
DECEMBER 09, 2020
On the final episode in the premiere season of Graduating Anxiety, Alex does something a little different. After spending season one talking to doctors, educators, psychologists and other professionals, he turns the tables and takes the time to speak to those at the heart of the conversatio...
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