The Gap Minders

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  • The show taking the lead on catalytic conversations spurring listeners to think critically about some of our world’s most pressing issues and be compelled to take action. We have plenty of gaps in America and right here in San Diego—educational, racial, wealth, health, literacy, and more. Welcome to The Gap Minders, the podcast taking on these GAPS—one conversation at a time.

    To tackle these gaps and lift lives, United Way of San Diego County and the San Diego Council on Literacy have joined forces. The Gap Minders weekly episodes will inform, inspire, and illuminate the gaps and the solutions. Through insightful conversations with a range of notable and engaging guests, including education experts, political figures dedicated to improving our region, and influential changemakers passionate about equity for all children and families, we will make a difference.

    Thank you for your time, attention, heart, and mind.
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  • Episode 117 | John Thill, Author, Learning Specialist and Literacy Advocate

    Episode 117 | John Thill, Author, Learning Specialist and Literacy Advocate
    Jul 30 2024
    In yet another excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by John Thill, an author, a learning and development specialist, and a literacy advocate.

    When we say author, we mean storyteller. A story of love, family, California history and how families are made. "A California Love Story" starts in the 1920s with John's grandparents, future husband and wife Ray and Dora and their 205 letters back and forth from Wichita, KS to Oceanside, CA. What we hear from John is how the letters reflect the love between his grandparents, their hopes, their dreams and Ray's incredible optimism about California and Oceanside in particular. John was particularly moved by the promises made by his grandfather to his grandmother as to the life he would give her - and he followed through and ended up building a very succesful real estate company while also serving as Mayor of Oceanside. We also hear why John painstakingly typed out the letters on his IBM Selectric in 1986 as a book for his family. Not only was it inspiring, it was also partly how it handled the grief of losing his grandfather.

    An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, John, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.

    Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.

    If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.

    To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.
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  • Episode 116 | Gregory Smith, Chancellor, San Diego Community College District

    Episode 116 | Gregory Smith, Chancellor, San Diego Community College District
    Jul 23 2024
    In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Gregory Smith, the Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District .

    What a journey. The feeling that Gregory Smith must have when he visits any of the four colleges within the District. The feeling of once having been a community college student to now running four community colleges which serve over 90,000 San Diegans each year. Had it not been for the "entry point" to higher education he enjoyed, he likely would have never graced the campuses of Arizona State and USC.

    We also learn from Gregory the difference in public perception between four-year universities and community colleges, with community colleges enjoying an upward trend. In general, perhaps because of access, affordability, and connection to workforce needs, the San Diego Community College District enjoys a strong public perception.

    An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Gregory Smith. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:
    • SDCCD has four colleges: City College, Mesa College, San Diego Miramar, and the College for Continuing Education, each offering different programs
    • They became a living wage employer as of January 1, 2024
    • His view that while community colleges have always been culturally responsive, he wants to expand the cultures they are responding to
    • How humility informs their growth plans
    • The growing list of four year degree programs offered by SDCCD, including new ones either coming or under development in cybersecurity, public safety administration, PT Assistant, and possibly nursing
    • The answers to the rapid-fire questions.

    An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Gregory, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.

    Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.

    If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.

    To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.
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  • Episode 115 | Allison Ohle, Executive Director, Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP)

    Episode 115 | Allison Ohle, Executive Director, Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP)
    Jul 16 2024
    In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Allison Ohle, the Executive Director of the Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP).

    Listen to Ohle talk about the efforts her group is making to raise the literacy rates in San Diego Unified's elementary schools. The three primary goals of Deep, also known as the Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership, are to support families and community members in preparing young children for kindergarten, guarantee that reading instruction is delivered effectively in schools, and offer additional after-school programs to students who require extra assistance. Deep seeks to establish a thorough support system for literacy development by reducing obstacles for families, allowing parents to serve as their children's first instructors, and giving teachers the tools and training they need. Allison highlights the value of early language development and assists parents in coming up with plans to help their kids become proficient readers.

    Allison draws attention to the achievements of Deep's programs, pointing out that partner schools do better than their peers in the same demographic. She credits the organization's strong community ties and data-driven approach for its success. Deep's work include recruiting community liaisons to cultivate ties with families, decodable books for individual practice, and teacher training and support.

    Hear Allison discuss the importance and value of evidence-based approaches, community engagement, and the conviction that all families and educators are doing the best they can with the tools at their disposal.

    An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Allison Ohle. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:
    • Deep San Diego focuses on improving literacy rates in elementary schools through community support, effective reading instruction, and additional out-of-school programming.
    • The organization uses a data-driven approach and strong community partnerships to help their partner schools outperform their demographic peers.
    • Key initiatives include training teachers, providing decodable books, and hiring community liaisons to build relationships with families.
    • Allison Ohle emphasizes the importance of early language development and the collective effort of families, teachers, and the community in supporting children's literacy.
    • The answers to the rapid-fire questions.

    An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Allison, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.

    Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.

    If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.

    To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.
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