Edutainment Learning

Edutainment Learning

by Ralph Krauss

Education Education for Kids

Season 1

Ed Fairburn: Artist & Illustrator

Ed Fairburn, a British artist known for portraits he renders in ink, paint, and graphite over recycled maps, uses a style he refers to as topopointillism which combines the study of topography with the artistic practice of pointillism. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

Willard Shepard: Lt. Col. (Ret.) A-10 Pilot - Careers in Aviation

Willard Shepard's A-10 squadron was the first Air Force Reserve fighter unit ever to go into combat. During the Gulf War, Shepard flew 52 combat sorties over Iraq and Kuwait. He was awarded six Air Medals for his support of Coalition Army Ground Forces. Shepard has also flown missions over Bosnia for NATO. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

Scott Bachrach: American businessman, Entrepreneur, & Innovator

Scott Bachrach, born on August 13, 1968, is an American businessman and entrepreneur known for founding Tastemakers. He has established himself as a prominent figure in the business world. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

Mary Showstark: Yale University, Working in Health & Medicine

Mary Showstark is a physician associate (PA) who earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida and is licensed by the NCCPA. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

Dr. Jackie Quinn: Environmental Engineer and Inventor

From the Earth to the Moon, Jackie Quinn, an environmental engineer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is an innovation powerhouse. She’s applying her Earth-bound experience to technology for the lunar surface as the project manager for the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operation (MSOLO) instrument and The Regolith and Ice Drill for Exploring New Terrains (TRIDENT) drill. Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2018, Quinn holds 12 patents, technologies that are licensed by organizations around the world. She gave NASA’s Technology Transfer program a glimpse into her world. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

Simonetta Di Pippo - Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

Simonetta Di Pippo is Professor of Practice of Space Economy and Director of the Space Economy Evolution Lab (SEE Lab), SDA Bocconi, and visiting professor of practice at NYUAD. From 2014 to 2022 she was Director of UNOOSA (United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs). Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

Ben Lesser: Holocaust Survivor

A devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, Ben Lesser is also a successful entrepreneur. Following his retirement from a career in real estate, he has devoted his life to providing Holocaust Education to schools as well as religious and community groups. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

Sandro Lanni: President of CSMC

CSMC President, Sandro Lanni, was searching for a better school for his children, unsatisfied with his options he decided to start a charter school. He quickly realized that charter schools needed financial and business support that he did not have. He used his professional experience to launch an organization that provides expert back-office support services at affordable rates with input from education leaders he met along the way. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

Eliot Sloan: Lead Singer of Blessid Union of Souls

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Coby Sherlock: The Sherlock Team at CrossCountry Mortgage

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Cody Sherlock moved to Las Vegas in 2017. He currently serves as a mortgage lender at CrossCountry Mortgage, helping families achieve the American dream of homeownership. In addition to this role, Cody is the owner of Living Large Las Vegas, a multi-media company, and serves as Chair of the Board for the Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Charter Schools. Are you an educator? Go to edutainmentlearning.com/podcasts to download student worksheets for every episode!

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