Be A Global Citizen‪!‬ Peace Together

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Suji Pyun about her thoughts on global citizenship. Suji is an education consultant who has extensive teaching experience in both South Korea and California. She identifies as Korean American and is part of the 1.5 generation. She shares about the work she does in mentoring students to craft their own stories and identities. There are great insights into the power of mentorship, storytelling, and global citizenship. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Dani Zoorob about his thoughts on global citizenship. Dani is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Louisiana State University. He is passionate about education and how to engage his students to become capable and effective medical doctors. His greatest influences come from women and he is proud to advance medical research for older women’s health. From offering charity treatments from a minivan to leading a community of medical personnel towards innovation, Dani strives to imbue qualities of global citizenship into every interaction and decision he makes. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Abbie Steinbacher about her thoughts on global citizenship. Abbie works in the tech world as a marketing manager. She is passionate about using her expertise in marketing to create greater family engagement within school spaces. She started a kid’s yoga company and developed curriculum, teacher training programs, and children’s books on wellness and yoga. She encourages everyone to try new things and boldly uncover what makes you unique and special as a global citizen. Enjoy the conversation! 

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Alex del Carmen about his thoughts on global citizenship. Alex is an Associate Dean and professor of criminology at Tarleton State University. He is an expert in law enforcement and frequently speaks on topics/areas related to police practices, racism, racial profiling and cultural diversity. Being born in Nicaragua and later becoming an American citizen, he shares how his experience growing up during a civil war informs his passion for justice and living a contributive life. Enjoy the conversation! 

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Lisa Galdino about her thoughts on global citizenship. Lisa works with Head Start as a Talent Development Specialist. She has over 14 years of teaching experience in early childhood education and has lived in different countries such as Canada and Brazil. She speaks about how her mother’s initiative to begin a Family Child Center taught her the value of connecting with others and earning trust. It becomes evident how staying curious and going outside of one’s comfort zone are key to becoming a global citizen. Enjoy the conversation!

Today on the podcast, I spoke with Michelle Niska about her thoughts on global citizenship. Michelle works for the Minnesota Department of Education as an English Learner Program specialist. She speaks about how empathy, compassion, and open mindedness need to be at the forefront of serving multilingual and multicultural families. Her experience is informed by a passion for learning as well as her journey of raising two children as a single mother. She discusses how ESL, family and community engagement, and Prince relate to the concept of global citizenship. Enjoy the conversation!