The Hangout with David Sciarretta

Send us a textIn case you missed this inspiring episode we are re-releasing it as a summer special! Tasreen Khamisa is the Executive Director of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF) and Tony Hicks is a Board Member at TKF. The mission of TKF is to create safer schools and communities through educating and inspiring children in the restorative principles of accountability, compassion, forgiveness, and peacemaking. TKF was founded in 1995 after Tariq Khamisa, a 20-year-old college student was killed by Tony, who was a 14-year-old gang member at the time. In this emotional and inspiring conversation, Tariq and Tony discuss the origins of TKF and the life-changing work they are doing now.Learn more and donate to TKF on their website: https://tkf.org/Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textProfessor Justin Brooks founded the California Innocence Project in 1999 and under his direction, the project has exonerated dozen of innocent people, trained hundreds of law students, and changed multiple laws in California related to wrongful convictions. He has also worked extensively in Latin America and is the Founder and Director of Cal Western’s Latin American Institute of Law and Justice which is dedicated to training lawyers in Latin America and improving justice systems. Professor Brooks has published extensively on criminal justice issues and is the author of the only legal case book dedicated to the topic of wrongful convictions. Academy Award nominated actor Greg Kinnear portrays Professor Brooks in the movie Brian Banks. Professor Brooks is also the author of a recently released book You Might Go to Prison and talks about the genesis of the book in this episode.Connect with Justin Brooks on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedInLearn more about the California Innocence Project here. Purchase Justin Brooks’ book You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You’re Innocent here. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, E&E Financial Services. Founded by industry veteran Eric Sams, E&E prioritizes educating and empowering clients to make informed financial decisions they can truly understand and feel confident in. E&E believes in guiding you through your financial goals while providing unbiased independent advice.Visit them online at eandefinancial.com/ or call (619) 487-9638 for more information.This announcement is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textElla Fox has gained five world records and multiple world championships for indoor rowing after only two years in the sport. She is also a small business owner and mother of three young children. This episode covers the world of indoor rowing, what it means to be a small business owner and parent, and how to react to setbacks that force you to reset goals that are more rewarding.Connect with Ella on Instagram Read a local news story on Ella’s rowing here. Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, E&E Financial Services. Founded by industry veteran Eric Sams, E&E prioritizes educating and empowering clients to make informed financial decisions they can truly understand and feel confident in. E&E believes in guiding you through your financial goals while providing unbiased independent advice.Visit them online at eandefinancial.com/ or call (619) 487-9638 for more information.This announcement is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textJeff Zlotnik is the Director of the Dharma Bum Temple, a non-profit in San Diego, CA. According to their website, “The Dharma Bum Temple is a home for the study and practice of Buddhism, yet we do not advocate one particular school of Buddhism. Our community is simply a bridge for people to learn how to make change within their own life and be of benefit to others.” The organization offers a wide range of courses and activities to the local community. Jeff was instrumental in starting the only Buddhist fraternity in the nation at San Diego State University. The episode covers Jeff’s journey that led him to found the Dharma Bum Temple, his unique approach to fundraising, what it means to be kind, and much more.Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TwitterLearn more about the Dharma Bum Temple: https://www.thedharmabums.org/Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textDr. Marilyn George is Executive Vice President of the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association for Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), a position she has held since 1987. Dr. George has been involved in all aspects of school accreditation and recently partnered with ACS WASC President Dr. Barry Groves on a new book titled “Connecting the Dots of Accreditation: Leadership, Coherence, and Continuous Improvement.” This episode includes a wide range of topics relating to schools, school improvement, the history of school accreditation in the US and globally, the importance of focusing on the needs of students, and Dr. George tells the story of why WASC could just as soon stand for “We Are Student Centered.”Visit the WASC website:https://www.acswasc.org/ Connect with WASC on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textClaudia Lorenz and Travis Klein are music educators at Albert Einstein Academies (AEA). Their influence and impact on students go far beyond just teaching music. They have both built their respective music programs from the ground up. Claudia is a native of Austria and began as a parent volunteer with a guitar who would teach the German language through music and movement. This eventually led to a full-time teaching position where she now creates her own curriculum. Travis is a professional musician outside of his teaching duties and began his teaching career at AEA with a set of instruments, an interest list of students with no band experience, and no dedicated space to house all of this. Through his hard work, the school now has a flourishing band program.Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textRay Rodriquez is a retired educator with decades of experience both as a teacher and administrator at the school site and district level throughout California. Although retired, Ray continues to follow his passions including Baja off-road racing, woodworking, and much more. In this episode, Ray shares his views on the process a school district goes through to build a school that is worthy of students, education in general, financial planning, pursuing your passion in life, and his motto of “just do it.”Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textMike Lutosky is the Executive Vice President of McGriff Insurance Services in San Diego, CA. Mike’s areas of expertise include transitioning employers from fully insured to partially self-funded medical, dental, and vision programs. The episode unpacks what that means and describes Mike's innovative approach when presenting insurance options. Dr. Sciarretta and Mike touch on many other topics from healthy living to traveling in this wide-ranging episode.Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731Learn more about McGriff Insurance ServicesSupport the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textCraig Harris is the editor and associate publisher of The Coronado News. Craig has over 30 years in journalism and worked at many publications including USA Today and the Arizona Republic. He was one of the lead writers on an Arizona Republic story that was nominated for two Pulitzer prizes. At The Coronado News, Craig is spearheading an organization that is a 24-hour news website and free direct mail newspaper for residents and businesses in Coronado, CA. Dr. Sciarretta and Craig touch on the evolution of journalism, how young people can get involved in journalism, charter schools, financial oversight of charter schools, and much more.Connect with Craig on Twitter: @craigharrisnewsCheck out The Coronado News: thecoronadonews.com Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, McGriff Insurance Services, and Senior Vice President Mike Lutosky. For over a century, McGriff has focused on building long-term relationships to deliver innovative insurance solutions. From personal to businesses of all sizes, reach out to Mike for all of your insurance needs. Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731All sponsorship proceeds benefit the Eric C. Mitchell scholarship fund at Albert Einstein Academies, which benefits graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textMiles Durfee is the Vice President for Member Relations and Support on the Local Advocacy team of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA). Miles began his career in public education over 20 years ago as the Administrative and Legislative Manager at San Diego Unified School District before transitioning to the charter school sector. In this conversation, Miles and Dr. Sciarretta discuss a wide range of topics including innovative school bond practices in San Diego that benefit both districts and charter schools.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please give us a five-star rating and consider donating. Your generosity helps our shoe-string budget and allows us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.