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ProudToBeLBUSD Podcast
Hosted by Long Beach Unified School District · EN
In-depth conversations with members of the Long Beach Unified School District community that provide insight and perspective on how they strive to champion the District’s mission of supporting the personal and intellectual success of every student, every day.
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#169 Chimnazaekpere Nwala, Student Board Member
Jan 1600:10:08Tap to summarizeChimnazaekpere Nwala, a senior at Ernest McBride High School, serves as the newest Student Board Member for the Long Beach Unified School District. She discusses why she became interested in becoming a Student Board Member, the application process, and what she hopes to accomplish.
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#168 ACE Mentor Program
Dec 1600:18:01Tap to summarizeLauryn Debyah, a former McBride student now studying Pre-Civil Engineering at CSULB, shares insights about her experience with the ACE Mentor Program. The ACE Mentor Program is a no-cost after-school program that prioritizes workforce development for high school students by connecting them with experts from the design and construction industry.
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#167 Raising Student Voices and Participation (RSVP)
Dec 900:32:33Tap to summarizeSuperintendent Jill Baker, Ed.D., speaks with students Precious from Jordan High School and Teodor from Poly High School. They discuss their experiences in the Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee, Raising Student Voices and Participation (RSVP). The purpose of RSVP is: Elevate student voice and student experience to inform school and district decision-making (Core Values).Provide a structure for two-way communication and co-design partnerships between adults and students (Systems Portrait).Provide a safe place for students to activate the leadership skills that they are learning and/or developing in alignment with the Graduate Portrait.Build relationships between adults and students where all voices are equal (Adult Portrait).
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#166 Teacher of the Year, Jules Rodriguez
Dec 200:33:24Tap to summarizeJules Rodriguez, an 8th-grade Accelerated Science teacher and instructor of the multi-grade-level course Project Lead the Way at Nelson Academy, joins us to discuss her recent recognition as LBUSD’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. She shares her educational journey, highlighting how her past experiences have influenced her development into the dedicated educator she is today.
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#165 LB City Prosecutor Doug Haubert
Nov 1800:22:57Tap to summarizeLong Beach City Prosecutor Doug Haubert shares his journey to becoming a city prosecutor, detailing the experiences and motivations that shaped his career. He highlights how his office and staff work with LBUSD to support district schools and related pathways. Additionally, he offers his advice for students interested in pursuing a career in law.
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#164 Black Literary Society
Nov 400:22:18Tap to summarizeMcBride Senior Chimnazaekpere and Browning Senior Kylee engage in an insightful conversation with Jarvis R. Givens, professor of Education & African and African American Studies at Harvard University. They explore the significance of researching, understanding, and teaching Black history to students in the Long Beach community and beyond, emphasizing the transformative power of knowledge and cultural awareness in shaping a more inclusive future.
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#163 HipHopEd
Oct 1400:21:48Tap to summarizeCabrillo High School SACMAA (Specialized Academy of Computer Media, Arts & Animation) pathway counselor Joel Lovelace discusses the innovative approach to student engagement by incorporating music into teaching practices. He explains how this creative method helps capture students' attention and foster a more interactive learning environment.
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#162 Sustainability in LBUSD
Oct 700:22:43Tap to summarizeLaurel Kruke, LBUSD's Energy & Sustainability Manager, discusses efforts to reduce the district's climate impacts and promote environmental stewardship to ensure a bright future for students and communities.
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#143 Lollipop Labs
Feb 26, 202500:25:07Tap to summarizeAlan Zack, President of Lollipop Labs, discusses the organization’s partnership programs with Long Beach Unified School District high schools. Lollipop Labs is an organization that designs unique youth engagement programs centered on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Its mission is to ignite a passion for discovery and STEAM in students and encourage more graduates to pursue these fields.
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#142 4GIRLS
Feb 18, 202500:21:09Tap to summarizeJunior Mentor Co-Manager Yareli Alfaro discusses 4GIRLS, an organization in Long Beach that inspires and empowers middle school girls to identify themselves as authentic, confident, and resilient, preparing them for real-life success. 4GIRLS offers a comprehensive range of year-round empowerment workshops and activities, all aimed at inspiring and engaging girls during their middle school years.
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