Episodes
Thursday May 23, 2024
Episode 16: Strength Behind the Service
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
In honor of Military Appreciation Month and in recognition of Memorial Day, we celebrate the resilience and sacrifices made not just by our service members, but by the families who support them. In episode 16 of Edison Sound Stage, Maja Mendez, TESU’s Associate Director of Military and Veteran Recruitment and Outreach; Jonathan Sloan, BSBA ’22; and Sherri Hamm, BSOL ’22, MSHRM ’24, discuss the challenges and joys of being military spouses and dependents for a new appreciation of those who serve through their own commitment and responsibilities at home.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Episode 15: Navigating the Changing Landscape in Educational Leadership
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Today's schools are evolving at a pace unprecedented in history, shaped by forces distinct from those just a decade ago and forever altered by the recent global pandemic. Speaking to Edison Sound Stage, Dr. Scott Rocco, the New Jersey Association of School Administrators 2022 Superintendent of the Year and Superintendent of Schools for Hamilton Township School District, tackles some of the big questions about what it means to be an educational leader or administrator today, sharing his fresh perspectives about emerging issues, school law, visionary leadership, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in schools. This podcast has been produced by Thomas Edison State University.
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Episode 14: Leading the Way: The Path to Effective Educational Leadership
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Educational administrators are crucial to serving as agents of change while building equitable and just communities in schools. They must be able to articulate a clear vision, strategize, and drive purposeful and sustained change in educationally diverse environments. But if you are aspiring to a school administrator or supervisor position, are you ready to do that? In episode fourteen of Edison Sound Stage, a panel of today’s educational leaders discuss their experiences and insights for those seeking a successful transition into effective school leadership.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Episode 13: An Insider’s Guide to Job Hunting
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
In the thirteenth episode of Edison Sound Stage, Ceceilia "Ceil" M. O'Callaghan, Director of TESU's Office of Career Development, and guest co-presenter and professional staffing recruiter, Caitlin Heymann, Vice President and Recruiting Manager at Robert Half International discuss successful job-hunting strategies and how you can develop your interview skills with hands-on advice.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Episode 12: Shining a Light on Our Community During National Volunteer Week
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
In in the twelfth episode of Edison Sound Stage, TESU President Merodie A. Hancock joins students, staff and alumni who share the University’s strong commitment to the community in recognition of National Volunteer Week. Panelists Jennifer Hutchinson, Gabriela Mendoza, DJ Weltch and Melody Ward discuss the importance of volunteerism and giving back to their communities in their professional and personal lives.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Episode 11: 2nd Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
In this episode, Rev. Dr. Charles Boyer, pastor of Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in Trenton and the founder of Salvation and Social Justice, a non-partisan Black faith-rooted organization, joins President Merodie Hancock, PhD, in TESU’s 2nd Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. This virtual discussion touches on topics such as health equity, DEI issues, the pandemic’s effect on Trenton residents and MLK’s mission as it relates to the Trenton community.
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Episode 10: The Benefits of Prior Learning Assessment for Graduate Studies
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
In this episode, Ann Prime Monaghan, associate dean, and Dr. Malcolm Oliver, dean, discuss opportunities for Graduate-Level Prior Learning Assessment (Grad PLA) in the John S. Watson School of Public Service with Dr. Christine M. Willard, TESU mentor and Professor of Education, Director of Childhood & Childhood Special Education at Nyack College; and students Joel Heller (BS ‘94, currently pursuing MSM.Public and Municipal Fundraising and GCERT.Fundraising and Development) and Gerard Cardenas (MSM ‘21, currently pursing DBA), both of whom earned Grad PLA credits as part of their degree pursuits.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
In this episode, Dr. Merodie Hancock, president of Thomas Edison State University, speaks with Maurice Jones, CEO, OneTen.org; Dr. Lillian Lowery, Vice President, ETS and former Delaware Secretary of Education; and Michele Siekerka, president and CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) to explore the innovative ways top employers are identifying, preparing and retaining diverse talent for the workforce of today and tomorrow.
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
In this episode, Ann Prime-Monaghan, associate dean of the John S. Watson School for Public Service, interviews trailblazers from the New Jersey State Library to discuss Fresh Start @ Your Library, a program that aims to prepare individuals for successful re-entry into the workforce after incarceration.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Episode 7: How to Find and Receive Funding for Nonprofits
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Ann Prime-Monaghan, associate dean of the Watson School for Public Service, joins Matt Hugg (TESU mentor, curriculum committee member and nonprofit organization consultant) and Leigh Clark (Business & Funding Information Librarian at the NJSL) to discuss strategies and opportunities for nonprofits to receive funding.