31 episodes

Join high school counselors, Kevin Patton and Eric Bringardner, as they interview former students about how their lives have played out since going off on their own. Find out what fresh perspective they would bring if they had the chance to go back in time and do high school all over again. Being a teenager can be tough. Our goal is to share stories that can benefit teens or anyone who has a vested interest in helping them get the most out of these formative years!

High School Time Machine Kevin Patton & Eric Bringardner

    • Education
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Join high school counselors, Kevin Patton and Eric Bringardner, as they interview former students about how their lives have played out since going off on their own. Find out what fresh perspective they would bring if they had the chance to go back in time and do high school all over again. Being a teenager can be tough. Our goal is to share stories that can benefit teens or anyone who has a vested interest in helping them get the most out of these formative years!

    The Scaling Power of Tech

    The Scaling Power of Tech

    Muzz Ahmed is a 2014 HS grad who currently works for one of the premier players in the tech industry. He was recently part of a team that created a new Virtual Reality headset that will revolutionize our ability to connect with one another online!Muzz was initially on a pre-med track after high school, mostly due to well-intentioned advice from family and friends; however, he was always drawn to technology's ability to create change on such a massive scale and eventually the excitement of tho...

    • 30 min
    Rethinking the College Selection Process

    Rethinking the College Selection Process

    Quinn Eberhard is a 2017 HS grad and is currently a PhD student in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at UNC. Quinn was an International Baccalaureate Diploma Student while in high school where she developed disciplined habits and experienced success in and out of the classroom. When deciding on a college, Quinn placed a strong emphasis on being able to graduate with as little debt as possible while seeking a program that would provide her with a strong foundation, knowing tha...

    • 45 min
    Leaving a Legacy

    Leaving a Legacy

    Kwabena Amponsah is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Principal Consultant at PayPal, where he has become an expert on e-commerce and the systems used to help businesses create a seamless buying experience for their customers. Bena's path to success has involved multiple twists and turns but his desire to help others has always been at the core of his personal mission. This episode title is a tribute to a program that Bena and his friends started at our high school called Black Brothers United...

    • 38 min
    Finding the Right Course

    Finding the Right Course

    Brennan Whitis is a 2014 HS grad who is currently the Ohio University Men’s Golf head coach. Brennan graduated with a degree in business marketing and a minor in sports management and had aspirations to work in the social media/digital marketing field after college. However, after winning 4 conference championships and the 2017 NCAA Championship with his team at Wittenberg University, changing his path from business to the golf course presented itself due to the help from some key mentors in ...

    • 44 min
    A Scientist's Approach to Goal-Setting

    A Scientist's Approach to Goal-Setting

    Thomas Solomon is a 2014 HS grad who is now a Clinical Scientist for Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company. Thomas graduated high school with the intention of becoming an engineer but ended up switching gears after a summer bridge program at The University of Cincinnati, where he ended up going to school and studying to become a pharmacist instead. Learn about how his path as a pharmacy student led to specializing in finding cures for deadly diseases.We also discuss why Tho...

    • 45 min
    Grabbing Life by the Horns

    Grabbing Life by the Horns

    Adam Striker is a 2014 HS grad who is currently working as a digital content producer for Professional Bull Riders. Adam began college as an exercise physiology major, but his passion for producing film became too strong to ignore. Tune in to hear how three key internships with The OSU Wexner Medical Center, USA Football, and The Columbus Crew impacted his career path and contributed to the success he has found today. Hear what Adam has done to live life to the fullest, develop his skills, an...

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

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8 Ratings

8 Ratings

yitwoodmac ,

Awesome!

Great guests on the show so far with interesting stories and good advice to high school students.

SunnyDays247 ,

Upbeat and Interesting

Fun hosts and guests that provide insight into the high school experience and some of the opportunities, both taken and missed. Would recommend to parents and educators, but most of all high school students.

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