A podcast for the advancement of educational excellence and equity for traditional and non-traditional educational experiences and contexts, across higher education and beyond. The podcast seeks to engage educators, scholars, entrepreneurs, advocates, and policy makers at all levels.
EDUP Xcelerated Excellence
Claim This Podcastby Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP
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A podcast for the advancement of educational excellence and equity for traditional and non-traditional educational experiences and contexts, across higher education and beyond. The podcast seeks to engage educators, scholars, entrepreneurs, advocates, and policy makers at all levels.
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Recent Episodes
June 27, 2026
Dr. Andrew (Andy) Jacks—Celebrating and Supporting Principals at the National School Leaders Conference powered by NAESP
<p>Our guests, Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyjacks/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Andy Jacks</a>, is an award-winning principal, speaker, author, and leadership coach dedicated tohelping educators build thriving school communities full of energy, growth, and fun. A former Virginia Principal of the Year and National Distinguished Principal, he shares practical, research-based strategies on leadership, school improvement, student engagement, and creating lasting positive change. He is the author of Discipline Win and speaks nationally to inspire leaders to make the everyday difference. Locally, he is a disability-advocate, serving as the President of the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/asnv/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Autism Society of Northern Virginia</a>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Associations</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/virginia-tech/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Virginia Tech</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracie-branch-9ba56836/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Gracie Branch</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/prince-william-county-schools/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Prince Williams County Public Schools</a>, <a href="https://ellises.pwcs.edu/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Ellis Elementary School</a>, <a href="https://www.doe.virginia.gov/Home/Components/News/News/549/227" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">VirginiaDepartment of Education</a> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Your Host:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacob-easley-ii-pmp-1a6b8037/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jacob Easley II, PhD,PMP</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Sponsor</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/naesp/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">NAESP</a>. <strong>National School Leaders Conference–Powered by NAESP</strong> is designed for Pre-K–12 principals and assistant principals, featuring high-impact learning tracks, networking, and the newly added "Camp Lead-A-Lot" retreat. Held July 13-15, 2026, Orlando, FL, learn more and register at naespconferenence.org.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/highereducationpodcast/posts/?feedView=all" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">EDUP The Experience</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Win-Strategies-Behavior-Ownership/dp/1951600975" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Discipline Win</a><strong> Author, Dr. Andrew Jacks </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Greeting: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-rodriguez-phd/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez</a>, NCLD</p><p> </p><p>#EDUPXE #EDUCATIONALEXCELLENCE #EDUCATIONALEQUITY #Principals #POTY #XEListeningTour </p><p><br></p>
June 21, 2026
Dr. E. M. Nuñez and Malik Harouna—Supporting first-generation student success through entrepreneurship, learning from positive failure
<p>Our guests, Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-m-nu%C3%B1ez-edd-544266228/">E. M. Nuñez</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/malikharouna/">Malik Harouna</a>, are Assistant Director for Scholar Support & Educational Access at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/san-francisco-bay-university/">San FrancisBay University</a> (SFBU) (SFBU Scholars Program) and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) for Aline, respectively.</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Nuñez (they/them) is a higher education and nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience advancing equity-driven programs for first-generation, low-income, and historicallyunderrepresented students. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership from <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/california-state-university-long-beach/">California State University Long Beach</a>, their work centers on decolonizing educational practices and building culturally relevant pathways to college access and student success. Their mission is to motivate others through collaboration and authenticity to build communities grounded in humility and reciprocity, where people, regardless of background or zip code, feel empowered to live fully and overcome systemic barriers. Dr. Nuñez has led cross-functional teams, managed large-scale programs and budgets, and directed initiatives in college access,undergraduate research, and student affairs at institutions and nonprofits across the country. They bring a holistic, student-centered, and justice-focused lens to every space they serve.</p><p> </p><p>Malik Harouna is a Startup Scholar at San Francisco Bay University and Co-founder and CTO of ALINE a professional networking app that finds you the hidden connections in your direct proximity 24/7. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Your Host:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacob-easley-ii-pmp-1a6b8037/">Jacob Easley II, PhD, PMP</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Sponsor</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/naesp/">NAESP</a>. <strong>National School Leaders Conference–Powered by NAESP</strong> is designed for Pre-K–12 principals and assistant principals, featuring high-impact learning tracks, networking, andthe newly added "Camp Lead-A-Lot" retreat. Held July 13-15,2026, Orlando, FL, learn more and register at naespconferenence.org.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/highereducationpodcast/posts/?feedView=all">EDUP The Experience</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.sfbu.edu/admissions/startup-scholars" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">San Francisco Bay University Start Up Scholars</a> </li><li><a href="https://aline.network/">Aline</a> </li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Greeting: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-rodriguez-phd/">Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Research Assistant:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-worthington/">Emma Worthington</a></p><p> </p><p>#EDUPXE #EDUCATIONALEXCELLENCE #EDUCATIONALEQUITY #Startup #XEListeningTour </p><p></p>
June 11, 2026
Dr. Maylén Sullivan—(Re)envisioning world languages instruction for social engagement and change as the 2026 California Language Teacher of the Year
<p>Our guest, Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maylen/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maylén R.R. Sullivan</a>, is the 2026 SWCOLT and California Language Teacher of the Year. A passionate trilingual educator originally from Cuba, she serves as the <a href="https://coronadousd.net/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coronado Unified School</a> District World Language Teacher on Special Assignment (ToSA), where she leads K-12 professional development and shapes the department's vision. </p><p> </p><p>Sullivan believes language is a powerful vehicle for problem solving and civic engagement — empowering students to servetheir communities, contribute meaningfully to the world around them, and take action on issues that matter. Her instruction motivates students to connect with new cultures, analyze authentic texts, engage in high-level academic discussions, and use their linguistic skills to address real-world challenges. </p><p> </p><p>Sullivan's work has significantly increased the number of students receiving the Seal of Biliteracy and earning travel scholarships. A Certified Leadership Coach with a PhD in Leadership Studies from the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-san-diego/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">University of San Diego</a>, Dr. Sullivan has 16 years of teaching experience and a decade of instructional leadership, facilitating workshops for educators locally and nationally.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Your Host:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacob-easley-ii-pmp-1a6b8037/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jacob Easley II, PhD,PMP</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Sponsor</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/naesp/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NAESP</a>. <strong>National School LeadersConference–Powered by NAESP</strong> is designed for Pre-K–12 principals and assistant principals, featuring high-impact learning tracks, networking, and the newly added "Camp Lead-A-Lot" retreat. Held July 13-15, 2026, Orlando, FL, learn more and register at naespconferenence.org.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/highereducationpodcast/posts/?feedView=all" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EDUP The Experience</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clta-ca-language-teachers-association-66140a277/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CALanguage Teacher’s Association (CLTA)</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.worldlanguagesummerseminar.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World Language Summer Seminar</a></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Greeting: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrmphd111/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>Research Assistant:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-worthington/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emma Worthington</a></p><p> </p><p>#EDUPXE #EDUCATIONALEXCELLENCE #EDUCATIONALEQUITY #TOTY#XEListeningTour </p><p></p>
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