The Hangout with David Sciarretta

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 lives 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 supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling 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 covers a wide range of topics related to schools, school improvement, the history of school accreditation in the US and globally, the importance of focusing on student needs, and Dr. George shares the story of why WASC could just as well stand for “We Are Student Centered.”Visit the WASC website:https://www.acswasc.org/Connect with WASC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedInSpecial 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 supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling 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, teaching 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 supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textRay Rodriguez is a retired educator with decades of experience, both as a teacher and administrator, at the school site and district levels throughout California. Although retired, Ray continues to pursue his passions, including Baja off-road racing, woodworking, and many other interests. 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.”https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-rodriguez-2b91bab/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 supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling 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 delve into a wide range of topics, from healthy living to travel, in this engaging episode.Mike can be contacted on his cell at: (619) 925-1731Learn more about McGriff Insurance ServicesSupport the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling 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 of experience in journalism and has worked at numerous 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 discuss the evolution of journalism, the opportunities for young people to get involved in journalism, charter schools, financial oversight of charter schools, and 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 supports graduates who exemplify the outstanding human qualities that define Mr. Mitchell's legacy.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling 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. https://www.linkedin.com/in/miles-durfee-9804953/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 showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textDr. Doug Fisher is a Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a Teacher Leader at Health Sciences High School, a charter school located in San Diego. A highly accomplished educator, he is the recipient of the International Literacy Association William S. Gray Citation of Merit and was honored as an exemplary leader by the Conference on English Leadership. He has published numerous articles and books, all focused on enhancing our teaching for the benefit of all students.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasfishersdsu/SDSU: https://education.sdsu.edu/directory/douglas-fisherHealth Sciences High School: https://hshmc.org/Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textDelano Jones has a long career supporting public education and charter schools. He now owns and operates North Compass Consulting, LLC, which provides back-office support to charter schools throughout California. https://www.linkedin.com/in/delano-jones-2477aa55/This episode was recorded during the CCSA conference on an outdoor patio. Please excuse the ambient noise.Support the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.

Send us a textCameron Curry has an extensive background in business development before helping found The Classical Academy, a K-8 public charter school in Escondido, California, in 1999. In 2003, he co-founded Coastal Academy, a K-8 charter school in Oceanside, California, and in 2006, he co-founded Classical Academy High School in Escondido, California. The organization now has five sites serving over 3,000 kindergarten through 12th-grade students and has received numerous awards. https://www.classicalacademy.com/In 2011, Cameron received the Hart Vision Award from the California Charter School's Association (CCSA) as their Charter School Leader of the Year and now serves as a CCSA Board Member. Read more about Cameron here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-curry-41b3931/CCSA: https://www.ccsa.org/team/cameron-currySupport the showWe are thrilled about the global reach of this podcast; we currently have listeners in more than 650 cities across over 50 countries! We would be delighted to hear from our listeners, wherever you may be in the world. Send us a message on our dedicated Telegram channel: https://t.me/+23EKRv8eAWVlZDFh We are always looking for new guests to interview, so please pitch us your suggestions. If we end up interviewing them, we will recognize you on the show and send you some show swag. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a five-star rating and making a donation. Your generosity helps support our limited budget, enabling us to continue producing high-quality content. Click here to donate.