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Cultural Connections LabAuthor: Taylor Tribble, Kelly Forbes, and Mike Overholt
Welcome to Cultural Connections Lab, a podcast that explores the intersections of culture, travel, education, and language learning. We believe that learning about other cultures can be a transformative experience that broadens our understanding of the world, breaks down barriers, and promotes empathy and respect for diverse perspectives. Each episode, we take a deep dive into a different cultural topic, sharing stories and insights from experts and everyday people who have experienced it firsthand. Our hosts, Dr. J. Taylor Tribble, Dr. Kelly Forbes, and Mike Overholt come from diverse backgrounds and bring their own unique perspectives to the table. From seasoned travelers to language enthusiasts, our team is passionate about exploring new cultures and sharing their knowledge with others. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just starting out on your cultural jouney, Cultural Connections Lab (CCL) has something for you. Join us as we explore the world and make meaningful connections across cultures.Connect with us on Social Media:LinkedInTwitterFacebook Language: en Genres: Education, Language Learning, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Sam Aguirre
Episode 22
Monday, 3 February, 2025
Samuel Aguirre is the Senior Director of the Consortium and State Relations Department at WIDA. His team engages and supports WIDA Consortium member states to ensure successful implementation of all WIDA products and services. The Consortium and States Relations team also engages and facilitates state expertise within WIDA to deliver high quality products and services for multilingual learners and their educators. Sam’s life experiences as an immigrant and language learner in the U.S., work as a classroom educator, advocate working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and director of multilingual student services at a state education agency provide a strong foundation for his role at WIDA. Sam joined WIDA in fall of 2019 as director of WIDA Español and transitioned to his current role in August 2024. Sam holds a bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Bicultural Elementary Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a masters in Second Language Studies with a concentration in Engaged Language Policy and Practice from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Sam is currently completing a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Bilingual Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.E-mail: saaguirre@wisc.edu LinkedIn WIDA Webinars
