EPISODE · Sep 4, 2024 · 37 MIN
Behind the Bestseller
from The Higher Ed Podcast · host Kendall Hunt Publishing
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Thompson, President of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, to discuss his journey becoming a best-selling author and leader in the higher education community.As the son of an illiterate coal miner and a mother with an eighth-grade education, Thompson defied the odds to become the first in his family to graduate from both high school and college. Thompson has personally witnessed the life-changing impact of earning a college degree and has dedicated his life to helping today's students thrive through education.Join us as he addresses the challenges facing educators and students and gain insights into the evolving landscape of higher education. Whether you're in academia or simply passionate about the future of learning, this conversation has a little something for everyone.Be sure to follow us below!Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/kendall-hunt-publishing-companyFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/KendallHuntHE/Interested in publishing with us?Contact Jen Lewis at [email protected]
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In this compelling episode, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Thompson, President of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, to discuss his journey becoming a best-selling author and leader in the higher education community. As the son of an illiterate coal miner and a mother with an eighth-grade education, Thompson defied the odds to become the first in his family to graduate from both high school and college. Thompson has personally witnessed the life-changing impact of earning a college...
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