On a new Teachers’ Lounge podcast, it’s our conversation with Julie Carballo!
She is the Assistant Dean of Students for First Generation and Military Affiliated Initiatives at North Central College. She’s also the founding director of Cardinal First -- the college’s award-winning program for first-generation college Students.
Our host, Peter Medlin, got to talk with Julie about helping students maneuver their college experience from their first day on campus to the graduation stage.
And it was extra special for Peter to head to North Central to talk with Julie because I am a North Central alum. So, it’s always fun to come back and, of course, in the hour and a half he was there he ran into 4 people he knew.
If you’ve never listened to Teachers’ Lounge before, our show is based on an idea -- we’ve all had teachers in our lives who shaped who we are. And we want to hear about the teachers who inspired you or deserve a spotlight in your community. Every educator we have on this podcast, whether teacher, coach, counselor or professor, is nominated by our listeners.
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SHOW NOTES
Educator in this episode:
Julie Carballo
Stories in this episode:
Illinois Education Association releases 2024 State of Education survey results
Music: Our show's theme music is from the northern Illinois-based band "Kindoves" and their songs "Popn," "Origins" and "Quiche." You can find more of their music on their Soundcloud page. You can also listen to the episode of WNIJ's Sessions from Studio A where they were featured.
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