Educate Everyone

Joseph Atman
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“Educate Everyone” is a thought-provoking podcast exploring the state of education today—what works, what doesn’t and how it shapes our world. Join us as we host inspiring guests sharing their personal journeys and insights into how the current system has influenced their views on learning. Together, we’ll dive into bold ideas and actionable solutions to elevate education to the next level.

  1. Talking with Gina Lee - Educational Consultant - Part 2

    12H AGO

    Talking with Gina Lee - Educational Consultant - Part 2

    In this episode of Educate Everyone, Dr. Atman talks with Gina Lee. She's an independent college counselor who helps U.S. and international students find their best-fit colleges. A former Director of College Counseling, she guides students to craft authentic stories and pursue their goals with confidence. In this episode, she and Dr. Atman talk about the mismatch that often occurs between what a college says it teaches and what in reality a student is walking away with.   You can find out more about Gina Lee here. Do you have a question for Dr. Atman. You can message us on social media and you might hear your answer in an upcoming episode of Educate Everyone. Find us on Facebook. Find out what opportunities Middle Tree has for your students at MiddleTree.org. Dr Atman has written several books on education. You can check them out at Amazon.com. The music you hear on the introduction to Educate Everyone is from Dr Atman's album It Took the Village. Enjoy the full song and other tracks on his album on Apple Music.

    27 min
  2. Talking with Gina Lee - Educational Consultant - Part 1

    JAN 29

    Talking with Gina Lee - Educational Consultant - Part 1

    In this episode of Educate Everyone, Dr. Atman talks with Gina Lee. She's an independent college counselor who helps U.S. and international students find their best-fit colleges. A former Director of College Counseling, she guides students to craft authentic stories and pursue their goals with confidence. In this episode, she and Dr. Atman talk about the mismatch that often occurs between what a college says it teaches and what in reality a student is walking away with.   You can find out more about Gina Lee here. Do you have a question for Dr. Atman. You can message us on social media and you might hear your answer in an upcoming episode of Educate Everyone. Find us on Facebook. Find out what opportunities Middle Tree has for your students at MiddleTree.org. Dr Atman has written several books on education. You can check them out at Amazon.com. The music you hear on the introduction to Educate Everyone is from Dr Atman's album It Took the Village. Enjoy the full song and other tracks on his album on Apple Music.

    34 min
  3. A Conversation with Phalana Tiller - Vice President of Bendable Labs - Part 2

    JAN 13

    A Conversation with Phalana Tiller - Vice President of Bendable Labs - Part 2

    In this episode of Educate Everyone, Dr. Joe Atman continues his discussion with Phalana Tiller.  She's the Vice President of Bendable Labs, a social purpose corporation dedicated to improving the economic welfare of individuals across the United States, Phalana Tiller leads the Harbor Freight Leadership Lab, a program designed to strengthen K-12 skilled trades education by honing the skills of emerging leaders. She is passionate about cultivating empathy and agency in learners of all ages.  In this part of the conversation, the topic turns to college and how it's become the obligatory next step after high school for anyone who wants to succeed, but is it really the right step for everyone.  Phalana Tiller talks about a revolutionary program that is an alternative to college and provides a targeted progression for people wanting to go into skilled trades.  It was so powerful that several people on the tour she took were moved to tears by the possibilities it presented for young people to make the lives they were dreaming of. You can find out more about Phalana Tiller and Bendable Labs here. Do you have a question for Dr. Atman. You can message us on social media and you might hear your answer in an upcoming episode of Educate Everyone. Find us on Facebook. Find out what opportunities Middle Tree has for your students at MiddleTree.org. Dr Atman has written several books on education. You can check them out at Amazon.com. The music you hear on the introduction to Educate Everyone is from Dr Atman's album It Took the Village. Enjoy the full song and other tracks on his album on Apple Music.

    31 min
  4. A Conversation with Phalana Tiller - Vice President of Bendable Labs - Part 1

    JAN 1

    A Conversation with Phalana Tiller - Vice President of Bendable Labs - Part 1

    In this episode of Educate Everyone, Dr. Joe Atman talks with Phalana Tiller.  She's the Vice President of Bendable Labs, a social purpose corporation dedicated to improving the economic welfare of individuals across the United States, Phalana Tiller leads the Harbor Freight Leadership Lab, a program designed to strengthen K-12 skilled trades education by honing the skills of emerging leaders. She is passionate about cultivating empathy and agency in learners of all ages. It's a conversation that shows how technology and learning can easily come together when communities focus in on the opportunities that are readily available online. You can find out more about Phalana Tiller and Bendable Labs here. Do you have a question for Dr. Atman. You can message us on social media and you might hear your answer in an upcoming episode of Educate Everyone. Find us on Facebook. Find out what opportunities Middle Tree has for your students at MiddleTree.org. Dr Atman has written several books on education. You can check them out at Amazon.com. The music you hear on the introduction to Educate Everyone is from Dr Atman's album It Took the Village. Enjoy the full song and other tracks on his album on Apple Music.

    36 min
  5. A Conversation with Dean Pedro Noguera of the USC Rossier School of Education - Part 2

    12/23/2025

    A Conversation with Dean Pedro Noguera of the USC Rossier School of Education - Part 2

    In this episode of Educate Everyone, Dr. Joseph Atman talks with Dean Pedro Noguera of the USC Rossier School of Education and a Distinguished Professor of Education. A leading sociologist, he studies how social and economic conditions shape schools and student outcomes. The conversation explores the current state of education in the U.S. and Dr. Norguera's comparisons to education in other countries as the two educators compare ideas for making education more accessible and equitable for all students. You can learn more about Dr. Noguera here. Do you have a question for Dr. Atman. You can message us on social media and you might hear your answer in an upcoming episode of Educate Everyone. Find us on Facebook. Find out what opportunities Middle Tree has for your students at MiddleTree.org. Dr Atman has written several books on education. You can check them out at Amazon.com. The music you hear on the introduction to Educate Everyone is from Dr Atman's album It Took the Village. Enjoy the full song and other tracks on his album on Apple Music.

    26 min
  6. A Conversation with Dean Pedro Noguera of the USC Rossier School of Education - Part 1

    12/15/2025

    A Conversation with Dean Pedro Noguera of the USC Rossier School of Education - Part 1

    In this episode of Educate Everyone, Dr. Joseph Atman talks with Dean Pedro Noguera of the USC Rossier School of Education and a Distinguished Professor of Education. A leading sociologist, he studies how social and economic conditions shape schools and student outcomes. The conversation explores the current state of education in the U.S. and Dr. Norguera's comparisons to education in other countries.  You can learn more about Dr. Noguera here. Do you have a question for Dr. Atman. You can message us on social media and you might hear your answer in an upcoming episode of Educate Everyone. Find us on Facebook. Find out what opportunities Middle Tree has for your students at MiddleTree.org. Dr Atman has written several books on education. You can check them out at Amazon.com. The music you hear on the introduction to Educate Everyone is from Dr Atman's album It Took the Village. Enjoy the full song and other tracks on his album on Apple Music.

    30 min
  7. Talking with Bernie Hernandez - Inside/Out Program Coordinator - Part 2

    12/08/2025

    Talking with Bernie Hernandez - Inside/Out Program Coordinator - Part 2

    On this episode of Educate Everyone, our guest is Bernie Hernandez. He currently serves as the “Inside/Out” Program Coordinator for the Justice Education Center at the Claremont Colleges. Bernie graduated from Pitzer College in 2023, while incarcerated, as part of the B.A. cohort program at Norco prison. Bernie was selected as the commencement speaker for the 2024 Chicano Latino Student Affairs graduation at the Claremont Colleges. Bernie and Dr. Atman talk about the transformation the program has made in Bernie's life and how he continues to work with Inside/Out to offer the same chance at restorative justice to other incarcerated individuals. You can learn more about Bernie's work and the Inside/Out Program at Pitzer College here. Do you have a question for Dr. Atman. You can message us on social media and you might hear your answer in an upcoming episode of Educate Everyone. Find us on Facebook. Find out what opportunities Middle Tree has for your students at MiddleTree.org. Dr Atman has written several books on education. You can check them out at Amazon.com. The music you hear on the introduction to Educate Everyone is from Dr Atman's album It Took the Village. Enjoy the full song and other tracks on his album on Apple Music.

    20 min
  8. Talking with Bernie Hernandez - Inside/Out Program Coordinator - Part 1

    11/28/2025

    Talking with Bernie Hernandez - Inside/Out Program Coordinator - Part 1

    On this episode of Educate Everyone, our guest is Bernie Hernandez. He currently serves as the “Inside/Out” Program Coordinator for the Justice Education Center at the Claremont Colleges. Bernie graduated from Pitzer College in 2023, while incarcerated, as part of the B.A. cohort program at Norco prison. Bernie was selected as the commencement speaker for the 2024 Chicano Latino Student Affairs graduation at the Claremont Colleges. Bernie and Dr. Atman talk about the transformation the program has made in Bernie's life and how he continues to work with Inside/Out to offer the same chance at restorative justice to other incarcerated individuals. You can learn more about Bernie's work and the Inside/Out Program at Pitzer College here. Do you have a question for Dr. Atman. You can message us on social media and you might hear your answer in an upcoming episode of Educate Everyone. Find us on Facebook. Find out what opportunities Middle Tree has for your students at MiddleTree.org. Dr Atman has written several books on education. You can check them out at Amazon.com. The music you hear on the introduction to Educate Everyone is from Dr Atman's album It Took the Village. Enjoy the full song and other tracks on his album on Apple Music.

    22 min
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“Educate Everyone” is a thought-provoking podcast exploring the state of education today—what works, what doesn’t and how it shapes our world. Join us as we host inspiring guests sharing their personal journeys and insights into how the current system has influenced their views on learning. Together, we’ll dive into bold ideas and actionable solutions to elevate education to the next level.

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  • Creator
    Joseph Atman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Educate Everyone
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